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Memphis, Tennessee: Pyramid of Memphis

Built in 1991 as a sports arena, the "Tomb of Doom" was then abandoned. Reopened as a Bass Pro Shops in 2015 with an indoor swamp, a glass-floored observation deck, and live alligators.

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Pyramid Curse Continues

We have long known that people who build pyramids are tempting Fate. Not even the opulent Luxor Pyramid in Las Vegas could escape the curse, with recent reports that its interior Egyptian-theme attractions have been tossed out in an economic triage -- possibly a case of too little, too late.

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Pyramid of Memphis

Bass Pro Shops

Address:
1 Bass Pro Drive, Memphis, TN
Directions:
Downtown, along the river. I-40 exit 1 onto Riverside Drive S., then turn right at the first stoplight onto Bass Pro Drive and follow it to the Pyramid.
Hours:
M-Sa 8 am - 10 pm, Su 8-7 (Call to verify)
Phone:
901-291-8200
Admission:
Free, but $10 to ride elevator to the top.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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