Memphis, Tennessee
Welcome to our guide to Memphis, Tennessee tourist attractions. Memphis.org
will be giving you detailed information on places to visit in the city,
and also general tourist information for the many thousands of visitors
that travel to Memphis each year, to help you plan your trip.
Memphis Attractions
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Graceland Mansion
3734 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis,
TN 38116
No trip to Memphis is complete without visiting the home of the
king of rock 'n' roll, Elvis Presley. You can take a tour of the
mansion and view personal momentos, stage costumes and movie memorabilia.
The tour, which lasts around 60-90 minutes, covers all the main
areas of the mansion, such as the living room, kitchen, music room,
the famous 'jungle room', as well as Elvis's racquetball building
and his original business office. Also included is Elvis's Car Museum,
where you can see his famous Pink Cadillac and many other vehicles
he owned. You can also climb aboard his luxurious private aircraft,
The Lisa Marie, which Elvis called his 'flying Graceland', complete
with conference room, living room, private bedroom and gold plated
seatbelts. The tour is concluded with a visit to the Meditation
Garden, allowing fans to pay their respects at the site where Elvis
and members of his family have been laid to rest. (Graceland
photo used by permission, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc)
Contact Graceland Mansion
Telephone: (901) 332-3322
Toll Free: 800-238-2000 (North America only)
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E. McLemore Ave., Memphis, TN
38106
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is located at the original
site of Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, just minutes from the
many other famous visitor attractions such as Elvis Presley's Graceland,
Beale Street, the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, The Peabody Hotel and Sun
Studios. The 17,000 square foot museum contains more than 3,000
interactive exhibits, videos and vintage musical instruments from
such stars as Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, the Staple Singers, the
Bar-Kays, Booker T. & the MGs, Johnnie Taylor, Little Milton, Al
Green, Aretha Franklin, Ike & Tina Turner, and hundreds of others.
On display are stage costumes, photographs, records, and other items
of memorabilia that tell the story, from the beginning to the present
day, of American soul music. In the nearly-exact recreation of the
legendary Studio A, you can also stand on the very same spot where
musical giants created the great Stax Records sound.
Contact Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Telephone: 901-946-2535
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Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
191 Beale Street, Suite 100, Memphis,
TN 38103
The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum's exhibition about the birth of
rock and soul music, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells
the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame
racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook
and shaped the entire world. The museum offers a comprehensive Memphis
music experience from the rural field hollers and sharecroppers
of the 1930s, through the explosion of Sun, Stax and Hi Records
and Memphis' musical heyday in the 70s, to its global musical influence.
You'll rock with the likes of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Carl Perkins,
Jerry Lee Lewis, Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, Johnny Cash, Sam & Dave,
Al Green, The BarKays, Carl Perkins and others. The museum's digital
audio tour guide is packed with over 300 minutes of information,
including over 100 songs, and takes visitors at their own pace through
seven galleries featuring 3 audio visual programs, more than 30
instruments, 40 costumes and other musical treasures.
Contact The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
Telephone: 901-205-2533
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The C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa
1987 Indian Village Drive, Memphis,
Tennessee 38109
The C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa is a reconstructed Indian village
on a pre-Columbian archaeological site in modern day Tennessee,
dating back to the 15th century, which is operated by the University
of Memphis. The museum was founded in 1956 following the rediscovery
of a Mississippian mound complex by workers preparing the T.O. Fuller
State Park in the late 1930's. Chucalissa serves as a gateway into
understanding the science of archaeology and the interpretation
of Native American history. The site was occupied, abandoned and
reoccupied several times throughout its history, spanning from 1000
to 1550 A.D. Adjacent village areas were once home for 800 to 1000
people. The museum, named after its founding director, curates an
extensive collection of artifacts recovered during a 40-year period
of systematic excavations. The museum offers exhibitions, tours,
public events and educational programs. There is also a gift shop,
nature trail and picnic area.
Contact The C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa
Telephone: 901-785-3160
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Children's Museum of Memphis
2525 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
The Children's Museum of Memphis creates memorable learning experiences
through the joy of play in hands-on exhibits and programs, that
are both fun and educational. It aims to make a positive impact
on communities and families and to complement classroom education.
Your child will be able to discover science, math, health, art and
more with interactive exhibits, designed to both inspire the imagination
and to entertain. The museum is also available as an exciting and
memorable venue for childrens birthday parties, with a decorated
party room and the museum itself being available to entertain your
guests. There is also a museum store, with a range of both fun and
educational merchandise. The Children's Museum of Memphis is located
on the corner of Central Avenue & Hollywood, on the grounds of the
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium at the Mid-South Fairgrounds. The
museum is open 7 days a week and free parking is available.
Contact The Children's Museum of Memphis
Telephone: 901-458-2678
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Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
The Memphis Botanic Garden is one of the Mid-South's finest horticultural
attractions, consisting of over 96 acres of sweeping vistas, lakes,
woodlands, display gardens, the renowned Japanese Garden of Tranquility,
the Sensory Garden and much more. It's an oasis of tranquility,
in which you can escape from hectic city life. The Garden features
monthly art exhibits, by local and regional artists, in the Visitors
Center Gallery. Viewing is open to the public during regular Garden
hours. The Garden also has a variety of rooms available for rent,
providing the perfect location for special events such as weddings,
receptions, business meetings and parties. Memphis Botanic Garden
is a member of the American Public Gardens Association and the American
Horticultural Society, which provides MBG members with free admission
to reciprocal gardens across the country. The Memphis Botanic Garden
is located in east Memphis in Audubon Park. It is due south of Oak
Court Mall and southeast of the University of Memphis.
Contact The Memphis Botanic Garden
Telephone: 901-576-4100
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