Memphis
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Overview
Memphis doesn't just attract tourists; it draws pilgrims. Music-lovers lose themselves to the throb of blues guitar on Beale St. Barbecue connoisseurs descend to stuff themselves silly on smoky pulled pork and dry-rubbed ribs. Elvis fanatics fly in to pay their respects at Graceland. You could spend days hopping from one museum or historic site to another, stopping only for barbecue, and leave happy.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Memphis
If you only make one stop in Memphis, it should be here: the sublimely kitschy, gloriously bizarre home of the King of Rock and Roll. Though born in…
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This dusty storefront is ground zero for American rock and roll. Starting in the early 1950s, Sun's Sam Phillips recorded blues artists such as Howlin'…
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Housed partly inside the Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King Jr was fatally shot on April 4, 1968, is the gut-wrenching National Civil Rights Museum…
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
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Wanna get funky? Head directly to Soulsville, USA, where this 17,000-sq-ft museum sits on the site of the old Stax recording studio. This venerable spot…
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It was a long time coming, but Memphis finally has a shrine to its own. This small but well-done museum, the sister gallery to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul…
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Don't laugh, but the most striking building in Memphis, a 32-story pyramid completed in 1991, is now home to an enormous Bass Pro Shop. Even if you don't…
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Dedicated to Blues Hall of Fame inductees, this intimate and well-done space features a rotating art gallery on the lobby level and a small but well…
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On Sunday, put on your 'smell goods' and head to services in South Memphis, where soul-music legend turned reverend Al Green presides over a powerful…
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
Memphis is the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll, and this history radiates all throughout the city. Here are the best ways for you to enjoy your stay.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
Memphis is a city that knows how to enjoy life. Pick the perfect time for your visit with our guide to what's happening in Bluff City in 2024.
Read articleThings to Know
With packing tips and info on health and safety, here's everything you need to know before visiting Memphis.
Read articleTransportation
The sprawling scale of Memphis can be overwhelming to new visitors but we've got everything you need to know about getting around Bluff City.
Read articleDay Trips
Memphis may be famous for its music, but the city owes a lot to the small towns on its doorstep. Here are the region's best day trips.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Looking for a fun-filled city break that won’t break the bank? Then Memphis has you covered.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Memphis is known for its rowdy nightlife but it's also a great spot for a family break. Here's what you need to know about visiting with tots in tow.
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Latest stories from Memphis
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