Exploring Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee

From the sweet smell of BBQ in the sticky summer air to the soundtrack of live rock and roll and blues music bouncing off of the old brick facades, there's really no place quite like Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. This small stretch of downtown Memphis has a history that's been freshly revived and curated for the masses. Beale Street also proved to be the ideal spot to wander, drink, people watch, and pick up a 45 of my favorite Elvis hit. 

On the Space Coast: Cocoa Beach, Florida

With its relaxed vibe, Cocoa Beach is a beautiful community to explore on Florida's Space Coast. Located just south of Cape Canaveral, on a clear day you can see some of the launch pads along the coastline. Naturally, Cocoa Beach experienced substantial growth as the space race accelerated during the 1960s. The community even held parades for astronauts here after manned space flights. While today surfing continues to be a popular draw, there's still a small chance of running into an astronaut here (or at least someone who works at Kennedy Space Center).
 

Cocoa Beach Pier