Visiting Memphis

Why do people all over the world know Memphis, Tennessee, as simply ‘Memphis’? It’s all the things you know about and all the things you don’t— the A-side hits of our world-famous attractions and the flip-side of funky shops, back-alley barbecue joints and the music and nightlife of Beale Street.

It’s their eclectic mix of 5-star to down home restaurants, upscale Memphis hotels, designer malls and quirky downtown Memphis shops. It’s the legendary history, blues, rock n’ roll and pure soul that make the city of Memphis, funky, fun and fresh.

When you are visiting the Memphis-area, there are many other great attractions to experience like the ones below. Be sure to include them as you make your travel plans.

Also, you can make your plans to visit some of these area attractions easy and economical by purchasing their tickets at our Graceland ticket office or online at Elvis.com.  

In addition, please also be sure to visit our Places to Dine section to make sure you hit all the great spots to enjoy some great Memphis food.

THINGS TO DO IN MEMPHIS:

Memphis Family Fun Package
Purchase your tickets to visit Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis and enjoy a discount on other great Memphis attractions. Memphis is a fantastic, affordable destination that features music, sports, great food and fun stuff for the kids. Make plans for your trip easy and economical with the Memphis Family Fun Package.





Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum 
191 Beale Street, Suite 100, Memphis, Tennessee. Phone: (901) 205-2533.
The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the world. The museum offers a comprehensive Memphis music experience from the rural music of the 1930s, through Memphis’ musical heyday in the 70s, to its global musical influence. Tickets for this attraction are also sold as part of the Family Fun Package.



Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis. Phone: (901) 276-WILD.
One of the country's best zoos is in Memphis. The Memphis Zoo is open daily and features more than 3,500 animals representing 500 species. It's one of four U.S. zoos to exhibit giant pandas, and new exhibits feature polar bears, sea lions, large cats, primates and farm animals. Tickets for this attraction are also sold as part of the Family Fun Package.




Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E. McLemore Avenue, Memphis. Phone: (901) 946-2535
Otis Redding. Isaac Hayes. Booker T. & the MGs, the Staple Singers, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Ike & Tina Turner, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King. They are all in the house at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the world's only soul music museum, with more than 3,000 videos, films, photographs, records, interactive exhibits, musical instruments, a dance floor, gift shop, and much more. All just 10 minutes from Graceland! Tickets for this attraction are also sold as part of the Family Fun Package.



Harrah's Tunica Hotel & Casino
13615 Old Highway 61 North, Tunica, MS. Phone: 800-946-4946
Enjoy 24-hour gaming action in the largest casino between Las Vegas and Atlantic City! Just 30 minutes from Memphis, Harrah's Tunica offers 140,000 square feet of non-stop gaming action. There's something for everybody - high-payout slots, table games, a non-smoking gaming area, and Total Rewards, an award-winning casino loyalty program.




Sun Studio 
706 Union Avenue, Memphis. Phone: (901) 521-0664.
Take a guided tour through the birthplace of rock 'n' roll and learn the history of the most famous recording studio in the world. Experience outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis' first microphone and hear the real history of the studio that launched Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King and many more. Tickets for this attraction are also sold as part of the Family Fun Package.




Southland Park Gaming and Racing 
I-40 & I-55 exit 279 A - N. Ingram Blvd, West Memphis, AR.
There's more fun and more ways to win at Southland Park! Offering gaming, racing, dining and entertainment for everyone 21 and up, Southland is a great spot to add to your Memphis/Mid-South vacation itinerary. Southland is a quick 15 minute car ride from Graceland.





Memphis Riverboats
45 Riverside Drive (Foot of Monroe) Downtown Memphis. Phone: 901-527-2628 or 800-221-6187
Memphis Riverboats offers a variety of cruises on the Mississippi River. From sightseeing to dinner cruises, holiday cruises and private charters, Memphis Riverboats takes you on the Mighty Mississippi. Tickets for Memphis Riverboats are sold online through this link, in person at the docks, and in the Graceland Plaza Ticket Pavilion. Tickets for this attraction are also sold as part of the Family Fun Package.



National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, Tennessee. Phone: (901) 521-9699.
The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was tragically assassinated April 4, 1968, is the world's first and only comprehensive overview of the civil rights movement in exhibit form.






Sweet Magnolia Tours 
2506 Mt. Moriah, Suite B-400, Memphis. Toll free: (866) 320-5295. Phone: (901) 369-9838
We offer complete vacation packages for individuals and groups and hot hotel deals all at discounted prices. We have local tour guides who will entertain you and take you to Memphis’ most interesting places, down the Blues Hwy through the Mississippi Delta or to Elvis’ birthplace in Tupelo. Bonus 10% discount for Elvis Insiders!




Backbeat Tours 
140 Beale Street, Memphis. Phone: 800-979-3370 or 901-527-9415.
We love Elvis as much as you do! Take our acclaimed “Hound Dog Tour” for a loving look at Elvis and the city he called home, or the popular “Memphis Mojo Tour” for a sensational musical overview of the city. Both tours are led by professional musicians who play all your favorite hits on the bus – there’s no better way to experience Memphis! We also offer family-favorite Ghost Tours, and historical walking tours of downtown. Elvis Insiders receive a 10% discount.




Graceland Harley-Davidson 
Located at Graceland Crossing
3727 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, Tennessee. Phone: (901) 332-5847.
Graceland Harley-Davidson brings together two great legends for a unique shopping experience at Graceland. The shop offers Graceland/Elvis Harley-Davidson merchandise, including collectibles, giftware, clothing, headware, jewelry, pins and more. While visiting Graceland, be sure to stop by.

TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI

Elvis Presley Birthplace
306 Elvis Presley Drive, Tupelo, Mississippi. Phone: (662) 841-1245
Approximately 90 miles from Memphis
The most significant landmark of Tupelo's modern history is a modest, two-room house where the King of Rock & Roll was born on Jan. 8, 1935. The Elvis Presley Birthplace is part of the Elvis Presley Park and has been restored to the period before the singer's family moved to Memphis. The birthplace has been designated a Mississippi landmark. The Elvis Presley Park includes the Elvis Presley Museum, Memorial Chapel, Gift Shop and a lifesize statue of "Elvis at 13". The Park offers recreation facilities for picnics and community events. Tickets for this attraction are also sold as part of the Family Fun Package. 

SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi RiverKings
Desoto Civic Center, 4560 Venture Drive, Southaven, MS 38671, Phone (662) 342-1755
Approximately5 minutes from Memphis
The RiverKings are the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in the Memphis Metropolitan Area, and are a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League. For their first eight seasons, the team played their home games in the Mid-South Coliseum. Since 2000, their home has been the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi, a suburb of Memphis.

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

William J Clinton Presidential Library & Museum
1200 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR Phone (501) 370-5050
Approximately 130 miles from Memphis
The Clinton Presidential Library and Museum features exhibits, special events, and educational programs. The museum includes replicas of the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room. Permanent exhibits utilize documents, photographs, videos and interactive stations. A timeline and alcoves highlight domestic and foreign policy, as well as life in the White House.

BRANSON, MISSOURI

Legends in Concert - Branson
1600 W. Hwy 76 Branson, MO 65616 Phone: (800) 374-7469
Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, located on the World Famous 76 Strip in Branson. Internationally recognized as the World’s Greatest Live Tribute Show, the Legends in Concert cast captures the very essence of the stars they re-create with such emotion and attention to detail – you have to see it to believe it! See stars such as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Aretha Franklin, Liberace, George Strait, Marilyn Monroe, The Blues Brothers and Elvis Presley. With a rotating line-up that changes four times a year, there is truly something for everyone! The lobby of the theater is filled with priceless and unique memorabilia from Dick Clark Productions. Take a step back in time and enjoy pieces from Frankie Avalon to Tina Turner….and much, much more! You receive this added value to your experience at no additional charge. For tickets or additional information, visit www.legendsinconcert.com.

TRAVEL

Bluegreen Getaways
4960 Conference Way North, Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Reservations: (866) 933-7520
Bluegreen Getaways has special vacation deals for getaways to popular destinations. These resort getaways make it easy to capture the glitter in Las Vegas, spend magical moments in Orlando, or get away with the family to the #1 Rated Beach in the United States—Myrtle Beach. Outdoor getaways are one-of-a-kind and feature a diverse choice of amenities dedicated to memorable vacations. Accommodations typically include one-or two-bedroom villas, full-size kitchens and spacious living areas.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS AND DESTINATIONS

Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau
Welcome to Memphis, where music is just the beginning... and where the good times roll. After all, Memphis is the "Home of the Blues" and the "Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll." When other cities show off their skylines, we show off our sounds. Visit the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau for more about other Memphis attractions, restaraunts, events and more. 

Lansky Brothers
149 Union Ave., Memphis, Tennessee. Phone: (901)-529-9070
See the great stylish clothes and accessories that Elvis got "all shook up" about at Lansky's "Clothier To The King," located in the lobby of the world famous Peabody Hotel. Just a waddle away from the famous Peabody ducks.

Plan Your Tennessee Vacation
Tennessee is the perfect stage for your vacation. Artistic types can dabble in music and arts. Have a fun-loving time at our attractions. Show off your athleticism in sports and recreation. History and heritage buffs can reflect on our past. Explore Tennessee's countryside in agritourism. Take the road less traveled through our nature and outdoors. Go shopping and take Tennessee home with you. 

Elmwood Cemetery
Founded in 1852, Elmwood Cemetery is the oldest, active cemetery in Memphis. Some 75,000 people rest beneath their ancient trees including politicians, soldiers, musicians, madams, murderers, and of course, perfectly ordinary citizens. The cemetery grounds are filled with Victorian statuary and are open seven days a week, from 8:00 am-4:30 p.m. Audio tours are available for rent during normal office hours. Elmwood hosts special tours and events throughout the year. Groups of 10 or more can arrange guided tours of the cemetery with advance notice. Prices vary based on event. For more information, call (901) 774-3212.


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