The site of everything from lunch counter sit-ins to the sanitation workers’ strike of 1968 that inspired Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have been to the mountaintop” speech, Memphis occupies an important place in the history of civil rights. Unfortunately, the city is also where MLK was assassinated, shot on the balcony of his room at the Lorraine Hotel.

Today, the National Civil Rights Museum, which tells the story of the national fight for equality.

A Memphis tradition.

The ducks march from their residence in the penthouse to the lobby foundation twice daily at 11am and 5pm.

Suggested to arrive 15-30 minutes early

You've heard the music, you've seen the movie, now see the place Elvis called home.

Explore the beautiful mansion, walk the gardens where he found peace, tour the aircraft that he traveled on from show to show, and encounter Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment complex.

At nearly a mile in length, Big River Crossing the longest public pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi.

Located on the original site of the Stax Records studio, the Stax Museum pays tribute to the soul artists who recorded there, as well as other American soul legends.

Sun Studio is known worldwide as “The Birthplace of Rock’n’roll”. It is the discovery location of musical legends and genres of the 50’s from B.B. King and Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis; from Blues and Gospel to Country and Rock’n'roll.

The iconic Memphis Pyramid has been transformed into a massive wilderness-inspired Bass Pro Shops and lodge.

In addition to an incredible assortment of fishing, boating, hunting and outdoor gear, the mega store includes hotel and dining, 600,000 gallons of water teeming with over 1,800 fish; a cypress swamp with alligator pools and duck aviaries; and a breathtaking observation deck at the top of the 32-story steel pyramid.

Renovation and renewal have come to this historic street known as the "Home of the Blues." Flashy music clubs and restaurants abound.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

A Memphis tradition for over 60 years

Catherine and Mary's

Jame's Beard Award winning chefs bring together their blend of grandmother cooking, Italian philosophy of dining, and southern ingredients to the heart of the city

The Arcade Restaurant

Memphis's oldest restaurant and like a trip back in time. Elvis used to be a regular.

The Beauty Shop

Hip restaurant is located in the heart of the Cooper-Young Entertainment District in a former 1940s-style beauty shop. The original hair dryers add to the ambiance and the glass-bricked booths give fun and funky seating.

Railgarten

1.5 acres of indoor/outdoor space with live music, games, food, beer and cocktails

Lofflin Yard

Grab a bottle from the wine rack, order food from the patio window, and settle inside or out. No matter which house you pick, you'll feel right at home in the Yard.

Earnestine and Hazel's

Authentically Memphis dive bar with live Soul, Jazz, and Blues music all night long. Try the burger if you're hungry

Silky O'Sullivans

A Beale Street classic, inexplicably made famous for it's pet goats on the patio. Often features live music.