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Address: 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
Second in popularity only to the White House, Elvis's stately home attracts thousands of visitors each year. Eager to see how the king lived, guests can view Elvis's private jets (the Lisa Marie and the Hound Dog II), or they can peruse "Sincerely Elvis," a collection of the famous singer's personal effects. The...
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Address: 3050 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111-3316
Expect to spend more time here than you planned to! Occupying a pink marble mansion originally intended as a private residence, the museum boasts a fascinating collection of art and exhibits with a local theme. Offerings include a Civil War display, an exhibit on Memphis history, a mechanized, miniature circus, a...
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Address: 706 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Recently designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, Sun Studio offers guided tours of its Museum Gallery and Recording Studio. This is where Elvis recorded his first song, "My Happiness," and you can even touch the first microphone he used! It's also the studio that launched the careers of...
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Address: 2000 Galloway Ave, Overton Park, Memphis, TN 38112
With more than 500 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects from every part of the planet, this zoo is a great place for any animal lover to explore. Exhibits like Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Animals of the Night and Dragon's Lair fascinate visitors of all ages. Authentic habitats provide a...
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Address: 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103
This museum brings tears to your eyes as you realize what happened right where you are standing. This is the very spot where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. The museum highlights many major events that occurred during the Civil Rights Movement. Displays include replicas of Martin Luther King Jr.'s...
Category: Local History - Memphis Attractions & Activities
Address: 163 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3713
Located on historic Beale Street since 1876, this general store is a Memphis institution. The inventory includes everything from kitchen flatware to overalls and knick-knacks. Be sure to visit as you'll feel as if you have stepped back in time and are visiting the only store in a small town – especially if you deposit...
Beale Street Historic District
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Address: 203 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
A stroll down historic Beale Street is a must for visitors to Memphis. The one-time headquarters of W.C. Handy, "Father of the Blues," Beale Street is still home to a plethora of budding street performers, wild dance clubs and relaxed listening rooms. An easy place to spend an entire weekend, it offers museums,...
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Address: Riverside Dr at Beale, Memphis, TN 38103
Named for a courageous citizen who rescued 32 people when a steamer went down in the Mississippi in 1925, this park runs along the same mighty river. It hosts a variety of activities throughout the year and offers pleasant routes for joggers and walkers.
National Ornamental Metal Museum
Category: Museums - Memphis Attractions & Activities
Address: 374 Metal Museum Dr, Memphis, TN 38106
Visit this unique museum to view the amazing art and see artists at work. Museum facilities include four exhibition galleries, a gift store, a demonstration smithy, an outdoor sculpture garden and a river bluff pavilion built with 19th-century castings that once stood on historic Beale Street.
Category: Memphis Attractions & Activities
Address: 190 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
This is the oldest Catholic church in Memphis, and, befitting a church that holds such a superlative, it has a long and storied past. The facility, built in majestic Gothic style, was dedicated in 1856. Prior to that, another church existed on this site, and the current structure was built around it. The interior...
