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Welcome
to Memphis. Our city has 50+ attractions offering unique diversions
for all kinds of visitors. From educational to purely entertaining...
from cultural treats to sports and recreational feats... from
fine arts to funky fun... Memphis has a well-earned reputation
as a thriving center of "one-of-a-kinds" and "best-of-the-bests."
A selection of the areas of interest and attractions are listed
below.
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Beale
Street Entertainment District
203 Beale St.
One of America's most famous musical streets! Located in the
heart of downtown Memphis with 3 blocks of entertainment,
retail shops, and restaurants. Music includes traditional
Blues, Rhythm and Blues, jazz and Rock n' Roll. A variety
of cuisine is offered.
Cooper-Young
Entertainment District
S. Cooper St. at Young Ave.
Located in historic Midtown. Retail district features shops
and galleries with unique art and gifts. Several restaurants
and coffee shops.
Graceland
3734 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Experience the magic of Elvis.
May: Monday -Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday-10am-4pm
Main
Street Trolley
547 N. Main
Antique trolleys serve several downtown attractions including
The Pyramid, Pinch District, Memphis Cook Convention Center,
Beale Street, Orpheum Theatre, and National Civil Rights Museum.
Mon-Thu 6am-12am
Fri 6am-1am
Sat 9:30am-1am
Sun 10am-6pm
Jillian's
150 Peabody Place
A unique dining and entertainment complex that houses a video
café, the Amazing Game Room, pool and bowling.
Sun-Wed 11am-1am
Thu-Sat 11am-2am
Memphis
Brooks Museum of Art
1934 Poplar Ave.
Overton Park 901-544-6200
Memphis
Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central Ave.
901-320-6320
Memphis
Zoo
2000 Prentis Place (Overton Park)
901-276-WILD
Hours-Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $10 Adults, $9 Seniors, $6 ages 2-11
Memphis
Rock n' Soul Museum
145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave.
901-543-0800
According to the Smithsonian Institution, "in the quest
to identify the roots of America's music, all roads lead to
Memphis." The Smithsonian Memphis Rock n' Soul Museum
tells the story of the history and legacy and musicians working
gin the Delta and Memphis area from the 1930's to the 1970's.
National
Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry Street
901-521-9699
Housed in the Lorraine Motel, Where Martin Luther King was
shot and killed on April 4th, 1968. This museum brings to
life the most significant moments of modern American
History.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am-5 pm Sunday 1 pm-5 pm
Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors 55 +
Sun
Studio
706 Union Ave.
901-521-0664
Take a guided tour through the "Birthplace of Rock n
Roll"!
Monday- Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Gibson
Guitar Factory
145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave.
901-543-0800
Get an up-close look at Gibson guitars being crafted by hand
while you watch.
Reservation required.
Soulsville:
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 East McLemore
901-046-2535
Celebrates the great Memphis soul music.
Monday-Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1pm-5 pm
Overton
Square Entertainment District
South Cooper and Madison
An assortment of unique retail shops, live theatre, entertainment
and Memphis' on independent movie theater
Peabody
Place Entertainment and Retail Center
150 Peabody Place
Entertainment center, retail shops, restaurants, multi-screened
movie theater.
Beale
Street Visitors Center
200A Beale St.
901-543-2200
SHOPPING
CENTERS
Oak
Court Mall
4465 Poplar Avenue
Wolfchase
Galleria
2760 N. Germantown Pkwy.
Saddle
Creek Mall
"downtown" Germantown
6600-7000 Poplar Avenue
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