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  • West Memphis Travel Guide

West Memphis is widely considered as a part and extension of the Memphis metropolitan area since it is located directly across the Mississippi River from downtown Memphis. Established in 1884, West Memphis became the new center forgovernment and business within the Crittenden County after the Civil War. Due to large resources of huge old growth forests around this young town, it soon turned into a lumber industry which added fuel for the progress of West Memphis into the twentieth century. With the construction of a railroad bridge over the river in 1892, milled lumber and logs were now transported by rail and the river.

The bridge across the Mississippi River at Memphis was constructed in the year 1917 which eventually heralded a great growth opportunity for West Memphis in the new era of the automobile age. West Memphis was now officially incorporated in 1923, and ever since continued to grow to become this largest town in Crittenden County. The ever increasing demand for industrial products produced and shipped through West Memphis continued and a second automobile bridge connecting Memphis and West Memphis was constructed in 1949.

The central location and transportation infrastructure has enabled West Memphis to become an important hub for distribution and assembly operations. The Interstate 40 and Interstate 55 along with the Mississippi River, which is a major cargo waterway and railway networks have immensely contributed to make such a scenario possible. As of now, this small town is big fun, where you can enjoy dog racing, electronic games, stock car-racing, events, festivals, concerts and theater. Moreover, with plenty to do, West Memphis is just minutes away from other area attractions in Memphis and Tunica.


  • Attractions in West Memphis City
Historical Museums City Parks Key Buildings Night Life Districts Shopping






Golf
Places Distance(miles)
Three Rivers Country Club 30.0 Miles
Forrest City Country Club 35.0 Miles
Trumann Country Club 37.1 Miles
Riverlawn Country Club 39.5 Miles
Marianna Country Club 41.1 Miles
Big Lake Country Club 43.7 Miles
West Helena Municipal Golf Course - Course 1 46.3 Miles
West Helena Municipal Golf Course - Course 2 49.4 Miles
Links at Jonesboro 53.0 Miles
Ridgepointe Country Club 53.7 Miles


Hiking
Places Distance(miles)
Bear Creek Lake Nature Trail 41.4 Miles


Lakes
Places Distance(miles)
Richland Creek 1.6 Miles
Bear Creek Lake 41.4 Miles
Horner's Neck Lake 41.4 Miles
Ranger Pond 41.4 Miles
St. Francis River 41.4 Miles
Storm Creek Lake 41.4 Miles


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-05-26T22:17:38Z
Forecast at a Glance
Saturday (AM)
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Lo 74°F
Hi 94°F
Sunday (AM)
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Lo 75°F
Hi 96°F
Monday (AM)
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Lo 75°F
Hi 95°F
Tuesday (AM)
Chance Thunderstorms
Chance Thunderstorms
Lo 72°F
Hi 91°F
Wednesday (AM)
Chance Thunderstorms
Chance Thunderstorms
Lo 63°F
Hi 83°F
Thursday (AM)
Chance Thunderstorms
Chance Thunderstorms
Lo 60°F
Hi 83°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
West Memphis, AR Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 11:53 pm CDT 77.0 F 77% 2.9 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill:
Memphis International Airport, TN Overcast May 22 2011, 11:53 pm CDT 77.0 F 77% 13.7 Miles Wind: 4
Wind Chill:
Millington Municipal Airport, TN Overcast May 22 2011, 11:55 pm CDT 79.0 F 74% 23.1 Miles Wind: 4
Wind Chill:
Olive Branch Airport, MS Partly Cloudy May 22 2011, 11:55 pm CDT 73.0 F 94% 25.1 Miles Wind: 5
Wind Chill:
Tunica Municipal Airport, MS Partly Cloudy May 22 2011, 11:55 pm CDT 77.0 F 69% 33.3 Miles Wind: 9
Wind Chill:

Campgrounds Location Miles
Village Creek 29.5 Miles
Lake Poinsett 38.5 Miles
Ozark-St. Francis / Storm Creek Lake 48.6 Miles
Perkins Rv Park / Mhp 56.3 Miles
Lauren Mhp & Campsites 65.4 Miles
Jacksonport 72.0 Miles
Crowley's Ridge 72.2 Miles
Lake Charles 76.6 Miles
Whitney Lane Rv Park 87.7 Miles
Speedway Rv Park 92.6 Miles
Merrisach Lake 98.5 Miles