Attractions
Graceland
Memphis' biggest attraction is the second-most visited house in
the United States after the White House. The Graceland Mansion and
its attendant buildings and attractions were home to the 'King of
Rock 'n Roll', Elvis Presley, who died in 1977. Thousands of fans
of...
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Visitors who come to Memphis to pay homage to Elvis Presley
inevitably are also keen to visit the legendary recording studio in
Union Avenue where the King of rock ‘n roll’s career,
and that of numerous other stars, began. The story is that...
see full detailsMemphis Rock n' Soul Museum
A collection of rare recordings, vintage films and musician
interviews along with photographs, and interactive exhibits makes
up the 'Social Crossroads' exhibition put together by the
Smithsonian Institution. The exhibition fills seven galleries and
covers the development of American popular music over the past
century,...
see full detailsPink Palace Museum
The Pink Palace, a soubriquet bestowed on this elaborate pink
marble Memphis mansion by the locals, was intended to be a luxury
home for the founder of the Piggy Wiggly chain of supermarkets,
Clarence Saunders, when he began building it back in the...
see full detailsMud Island River Park
Mud Island in the Mississippi River offers a fascinating insight
into the famous river with a series of fun and informative
attractions. The island emerged in the river in 1900 and was turned
into a 52-acre park. Main attractions on the island are...
see full detailsMemphis Botanic Garden
The Memphis Botanic Gardens are a sensory delight through which
to stroll at any time of year. The 96-acre site at Audobon Park, in
the east of the city comprises 22 formal gardens each focussing on
a theme or species, ranging from a...
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