Some of the hundreds of highlights that make Memphis light up.

"It's overwhelming," said Memphis tourist Susan Schmidt, "but in a good way because there's so much to see and so much to do and there's just not enough time to absorb it all."

Lucky for tourists like Schmidt you can find most of Memphis's legendary history and flavor in the food and on Beale Street.

"It's so much fun coming down on Beale Street," said Memphis tourist Antonio Couch.

That's because Beale isn't just any street.

Or at least that's what musician Rudy Williams, dubbed the Mayor of Memphis says.

"It's the most famous street in the world," he explains.

For the past 52 years Williams has been part of the street, playing his music and enjoying everything from his sidewalk stage.

"Here on Beale Street I get a chance to see people from all over the world," Williams said.

People like the Valencia family; in town so 2-and-half-year old Alejandro can be treated at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

"We heard about St. Jude after my son's surgery," said Ines Valencia. "He qualifies for the study so they suggested they come to St. Jude and get his treatment and everything and here we are - very happy to be here."

The Valencia family came all the way from Colombia, South America to take part in the cutting edge research and care offered at St. Jude's 2.5 million square foot campus.

But today they're taking a break from treatment and enjoying all Tennessee's largest city has to offer. And their carriage ride wouldn't be complete without stopping to see the Peabody ducks.

Each day hundreds of tourists line the red carpet at the Peabody Hotel for the time-honored duck-march tradition, dating back to 1933.

"I think it's very original," Ines said. "Te gusta los ducks?" she said, asking her son in spanish if he likes the ducks. "I like the ducks," he responds.

While the big food, big taste, and big fun pleases hundreds of thousands of tourists each year, the city has special meaning for the families of the 250 patients St. Jude treats each day.

"It's actually my favorite city 'cause this is where my son is getting healed," Valencia said.

Don't forget about the St. Jude Dream Home being in Monongalia County.

The giveaway is this Sunday August 2 live on WBOY starting at noon.

You still have time to tour the house and buy a ticket.

Open Houses are being held every day this week from noon until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the house located in Cassville.