Things to do in Memphis
Most of Memphis' prime attractions lie in the South Main and Beale Street Historic Districts. The National Civil Rights Museum honours Martin Luther King's legacy. You can see where Elvis and Johnny Cash recorded at Sun Studio, and Isaac Hayes at the Stax Museum. The Gibson Beale Street Showcase offers tours of the guitar factory, and in South Memphis is the unmissable home of the King, Elvis' estate, Graceland. Most museums are open daily 9am-5pm.
Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. Stax Museum of American Soul Music - Memphis music favourite
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Site of Stax Records, the Stax Museum downtown honours all the artists that recorded there with interactive and historical exhibits and film clips. There's also music by the likes of Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding and Ike and Tina Turner.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$12; children free-US$9
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm (Nov-Mar: closed Mon)
Address
926, E McLemore Avenue, Memphis TN 38106
Telephone
+1 901 946 2535
Transport
Bus 4, 17 or 31 to College Street at E McLemore Avenue
Website
2. National Civil Rights Museum - Martin Luther King's legacy
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The Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King was assassinated, forms part of the National Civil Rights Museum. Exhibits at this South Main museum detail the 1960s battle for equality, King's life and death, and the ongoing fight for civil rights.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$12, children free-US$8.50
Opening Hours
Mon, Wed-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm; summer until 6pm
Address
450, Mulberry Street, Memphis TN 38103
Telephone
+1 901 521 9699
Attractions
Expand all3. Graceland - Elvis Presley's home
Show more The magic of Elvis Presley remains at Graceland, in South Memphis, once home to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, preserved as it was when Elvis lived there. The home includes an extensive museum of memorabilia, costumes and Elvis' grave.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$28; under 7s free
Opening Hours
Mar-May: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm; Jun-Aug: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm; Sep-Oct: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm; Nov: 10am-4pm; Dec-Feb: Wed-Mon 10am-4pm
Address
3734, Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis TN 38116
Telephone
+1 901 332 3322
4. Sun Studio - Rock 'n' roll roots
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Tiny Sun Studio played a giant role in rock 'n' roll, recording legends like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Located near Forrest Park, Sun Studio offers tours and sells the music made famous in Memphis.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$12; 5-11s free, under 5s not permitted
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-6pm; recording room tours half-past the hour
Address
706, Union Avenue, Memphis TN 38103
Telephone
+1 901 521 0664
Special Things to do
Expand all5. Main Street Trolley - Scenic downtown tour
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Memphis' Main Street Trolley offers inexpensive transportation to 34 stops Downtown. The antique cars also provide an enjoyable city tour that passes the Pyramid, the Memphis Riverboat Queen, the South Main Historic District and Beale Street.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$1
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 6am-11pm; Fri 6am-1am; Sat 9:30am-1am; Sun 10am-6pm
Address
444, N Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
Telephone
+1 901 274 6282
6. Gibson Beale Street Showcase - Memphis guitar factory
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Gibson Beale Street Showcase opens the doors on one of the world's most famous guitar manufacturers. Visitors see guitars carved, painted, polished and tuned on 45-minute tours and can visit the shop as well at this Beale Street location.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$10, under 5s not permitted
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; tours leave on the hour
Address
145, Lt George W Lee Avenue, Memphis TN 38103
Telephone
+1 901 544 7998
