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Memphis Things to Do and Memphis Attractions

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Memphis Places of Interest

Beale Street

Beale Street
Beale Street is one of Memphis' most historic roads, and at any given point on this 1.8-mile stretch visitors can hear live blues music drifting through the air. Read more

Brooks Museum of Art

Brooks Museum of Art
The oldest art museum in Tennessee, the Brooks Museum of Art also features one of the South's largest art collections.
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Graceland
Graceland is a must-see for any visitor to Memphis. Once home of the King of Rock 'n Roll Elvis Presley, this is 14-acre estate has been converted into a museum dedicated to his amazing life and career. Read more

Memphis Rock 'n Soul Museum

Memphis Rock 'n Soul Museum
Located on the corner of historic Beale Street, the Memphis Rock 'n Soul Museum affords visitors a glimpse into the fascinating past of rock 'n roll. Read more

National Civil Rights Museum

National Civil Rights Museum
One of Memphis' most-visited landmarks, the National Civil Rights Museum is housed inside the former Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated. Read more

Memphis Restaurants

Capriccio Grill
Showered with accolades such as the AAA Three Diamond award, Capriccio Grill's elegant menu of steaks and chops is matched by its luxe location within the historic Peabody Hotel. Read more

Butcher Shop Steakhouse
Heralded as one of the best steakhouses in Memphis, the Butcher Shop has been serving some of the finest cuts of Midwest beef for over 20 years.
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Charles Vergo's Rendezvous Charcoal Ribs
Rendezvous is a "must try" place for visitors to Memphis, as it routinely rates as one of the city's best places to sample authentic Memphis-style barbecue. Read more

Jim's Place East
Named as one of the Top 3 Best Restaurants in Memphis by the Memphis Flyer, Jim's Place East has been a city institution for over 80 years. Read more

Other Memphis Attractions and Activities

Memphis Zoo & Aquarium

Memphis Zoo & Aquarium
The Memphis Zoo recently underwent a $25 million renovation that resulted in a new five-acre natural habitat for primates and an extensive big cat area. Read more

Mud Island River Park

Mud Island River Park and Mississippi River Museum
Mud Island River Park is a five-block, 52-acre park that is home to both the Mississippi River Museum and River Walk.
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Pink Palace Museum

Pink Palace Museum
Difficult to miss, the Pink Palace Museum is a large, pink marble building that resembles a grand Southern-style mansion.
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Sun Studio
Self-proclaimed birthplace of rock 'n roll, Sun Studio is where Elvis Presley recorded his first hit and was the recording studio of choice for a number of other rock 'n roll stars. Read more