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Peabody Hotel

Address:
149 Union Ave., Memphis, TN
Directions:
Peabody Hotel. Downtown, on the south side of Union Ave. between S. 2nd and S. 3rd Sts.
Hours:
March of the Ducks at 11 am and 5 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
901-529-4179
RA Rates:
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Peabody Ducks.

Peabody Ducks

Five ducks ride a special elevator from their rooftop Royal Duck Palace to the hotel lobby, then waddle directly into the stately marble fountain. After a day of paddling, they ride back up again.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [11/17/2008]
Memphis, Tennessee - Duck Luxury at The Peabody
Peabody Ducks: The Peabody Ducks -- five mallards that parade through the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee -- already had it pretty sweet. Their job is to swim in the hotel's lobby fountain and provide camcorder and camera fodder for goggle-eyed visitors. [12/04/2008] Complete Story...

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Hotel lobby and duck fountain.

Peabody Ducks

For the best view, get there at least 30 minutes early. The two best places to see the ducks get on the elevator are near the ropes that are setup between the elevators and the fountain, or on the second level of the lobby directly across from the elevators.

[Scott, 03/11/2024]

Duck fountain.

Peabody Ducks

The Peabody lobby is beautiful! Get there early, sip a nice cocktail or tea while you wait for the fun to begin. This is becoming more and more popular, so getting a good seat, close to the fountain with a view of the elevators is key!

[Debbie F, 07/30/2016]

Peabody ducks elevator.

Peabody Ducks Elevator

There is an elevator used by the Peabody Ducks for their walk to and from their upstairs home.

[Jennifer Nugent, 01/05/2014]

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