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You don't have to be an Elvis fan to make the pilgrimage to Graceland. Discover why Memphis is the home of the blues, birthplace of rock 'n' roll and Soulsville USA. 

Stand in the very places where the songs were written and recorded in Memphis that has inspired popular music across the globe: Sun Studio, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Memphis Music Hall of Fame, The Blues Foundation's Blues Hall of Fame!

Get A Dose Of Memphis Music History

Eat BBQ!

Barbecue is the official cuisine of Memphis. Recommend your clients to try:
 
• Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous for ribs or the sausage and cheese plate.
• Central BBQ for a pulled pork sandwich or barbecue nachos.
• The Bar-B-Q Shop for ribs and a side of barbecue spaghetti.
• Corky's BBQ for ribs dry or wet and banana pudding for dessert.
• Payne's BBQ for the barbecue bologna sandwich.

You'll find live music everywhere and every night in Memphis. Hear some of the best musicians in the world in venues from Beale Street to lush parks to the 'burbs, at signature Memphis music festivals and events.

• B.B. King's Blues Club
• Alfred's
• Silky O'Sullivan's
• Rum Boogie
• Earnestine & Hazel's
• The Grove at GPAC
•  Crosstown Arts Theatre
• Young Avenue Deli
• Lafayette’s Music Room
• Statelilite Music Hall
• Hi Tone Cafe
• Minglewood Hall
• Neils Music Room
• Tin Roof
• Havenhaus
• The Green Room
• Crosstown Arts Theater
• Overton Park Shell

Live Music

Stop by Beale Street Landing and Tom Lee Park for views of the mighty Mississippi and the iconic bridge.
 
• The historic Peabody Hotel has a beautiful lobby, a rooftop with a great view, and two daily duck marches that the kids will love.
• Take a daytime stroll on historic Beale Street, then stop in A. Schwab for a sundae. At night, enjoy live music and drinks, and watch the Beale Street Flippers do their thing.
• Ride on the tallest free standing elevator in the country found in the Bass Pro at the Pyramid for a birds eye view of the Downtown Memphis skyline.
Walk across on the Big River Crossing, the only pedestrian/bike bridge that spans the the mighty Mississippi River.

Photo Ops

•Memphis Zoo ranks among the 10 Best Zoos in the United States.
•The National Civil Rights Museum, an interactive museum focused on the Civil Rights movement.
•NBA team the Memphis Grizzlies play home games at FedExForum, adjacent to Beale Street in downtown Memphis.
•Crosstown Concourse, Memphis' vertical urban village, features live music, art exhibits, fantastic eats and so much more.
•Backbeat Tours: musical sightseeing bus tours, walking ghost tours.
•Memphis Hop: hop-on, hop-off shuttle with 10 stops.
•Historical Haunts ghost tours.
•A Tour Of Possibilities focuses on Civil Rights and African American history.
•City Tasting Tours will satisfy your taste buds.
•Royal Studio Tours to visit and experience an iconic Memphis recording studio. 
•The Memphis Music Room is a music complex that features live original Memphis Music as day show and dinner show entertainment.
•Memphis Best Tours: from a ride on the Memphis trolley line to a romantic carriage ride, find a tour you might like in a more affordable, •Sonstorm Recording Studio – Go behind the scenes of Memphis's thriving music scene at Sonstorm Recording Studio, where visitors can experience the city's enduring legacy of creativity, recording excellence and musical innovation.comfortable and memorable way.
•The Memphis Flyway at Tom Lee Park – Explore Memphis’s revitalized riverfront, where scenic walking trails, outdoor recreation and Mississippi River views create an inviting space for visitors of all ages.
•Baron Von Opperbean River of Time – Enjoy an imaginative journey through Memphis history with this immersive attraction that brings the city’s stories and culture to life through interactive experiences.
•The New Memphis Art Museum – Discover world-class exhibitions and contemporary works at Memphis’s newest cultural landmark, showcasing creativity from local, national and international artists.
•National Civil Rights Museum Legacy Building – Deepen your understanding of the American civil rights movement through powerful exhibits that connect past struggles to ongoing conversations about equality and justice.
•Relocation of the Metal Museum – Visit the Metal Museum’s expanded riverfront home, where visitors can admire exceptional metalwork, watch live demonstrations and learn about the art of blacksmithing and sculpture.
•Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium – Experience the excitement of Memphis sports and major events at this iconic stadium, home to thrilling football games, concerts and community celebrations.

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