Activity South Main & the Riverfront
Big River Crossing
An activity in South Main & the Riverfront, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Walking and cycling path on the Harahan Bridge, nearly a mile across the Mississippi to Arkansas.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in South Main & the Riverfront, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 sight and 1 place to shop. The closest of our other picks is Central Station Hotel, 0.8 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Riverfront
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond South Main & the Riverfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Central Station Hotel
Hotel in the restored 1914 Memphis Central Station, still served by Amtrak's City of New Orleans.
Stay · 0.8 mi straight-line - 2Arcade Restaurant
Memphis's oldest cafe, a 1919 diner on South Main known for sweet potato pancakes and its neon sign.
Food · 0.9 mi straight-line - 3Tom Lee Park
Rebuilt riverfront park below downtown with long views of the Mississippi and the lit Hernando de Soto Bridge.
Outdoors · Beale Street & Downtown Memphis · 0.9 mi straight-line - 4Central BBQ
Local favorite for pulled pork, dry-rub ribs and smoked wings across from the museum.
Food · Memphis · 1.0 mi straight-line - 5National Civil Rights Museum
Museum built around the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. King was assassinated in 1968.
Sight · Memphis · 1.0 mi straight-line - 6South Main Street
Arts district of restored warehouses, galleries and shops along the Main Street trolley line.
Shopping · 1.0 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Big River Crossing is a stop on our Memphis New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in South Main & the Riverfront
Big River Crossing is our only activity pick in South Main & the Riverfront; here is what else we recommend there. See the full South Main & the Riverfront guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Memphis
Our climate figures for South Main & the Riverfront come from nearby Memphis. Average daily highs in Memphis run from 48°F in January to 93°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Big River Crossing itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Memphis from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Memphis weather by month (covers South Main & the Riverfront).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Big River Crossing, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 35.12640, -90.07192
- Destination
- South Main & the Riverfront, Tennessee
- Website
- bigrivercrossing.com
Big River Crossing: quick answers
How much time do you need at Big River Crossing?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Big River Crossing. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Big River Crossing?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Walk out to the state line marker midway for the best look back at the skyline.
Is Big River Crossing free?
Yes, we list Big River Crossing as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Big River Crossing?
Big River Crossing appears on Memphis New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Big River Crossing to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to South Main & the Riverfront.
Plan South Main & the Riverfront
- South Main & the Riverfront travel guide 6 places
- Memphis weather (covers South Main & the Riverfront) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in South Main & the Riverfront
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.