A place filled with marvelous history, music, and food. I was born and raised in Memphis, and I lived there until I was 32 years old. It will always be home to me. List includes suburbs of Memphis, too.
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Beautiful, historic hotel in Downtown Memphis. Even if you don't stay here, you can always get a drink and watch the Peabody ducks!
The Peabody Memphis
A beautiful, boutique hotel located in Overton Square. Their art filled architecture is stunning and you can also wine and dine at Tiger and Peacock, located inside the hotel.
Memphian Hotel
Do
The Memphis Zoo is always on the list of best zoos for good reason! It's home to more than 3,500 animals! The zoo provides a great cafe for lunch, animal encounters, and a LARGE splash pad to get away from the Memphis heat!
Memphis Zoo
If your traveling with kids, you always need to find activities for them! CMOM is such a great children's museum.
Children's Museum of Memphis
Beale Street is a Memphis staple. A little more relaxed during the day and a vibe at night. Plenty bar, music, dining, and small shops.
Beale St
A beautiful botanical garden to take a stroll in if you need something lowkey. Magnificent topiaries and even evening concerts during the summer!
Memphis Botanic Garden
If you love music history, you can't bypass this. The original location of Stax Records. Now a museum that tells the history of American Soul music in Memphis.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music: Home
“The Birthplace of Rock'n'roll”. This studio is where artists like B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis got their start! Get a personal tour of rock'n'roll history!
Sun Studio
Located at The Lorraine Motel. If you do one Memphis history museum, let it be this one.
National Civil Rights Museum
Visit the home of Elvis Presley! An 120-acre estate that showcases the life of the King of Rock'n'roll!
Graceland
Pyramid shaped event venue turned Bass Pro. Yeah, it's just a Bass Pro. BUT it's a Bass Pro inside a pyramid! It also includes the tallest freestanding elevator. It takes you to the top where you can eat, drink, and have an amazing view of the Missis...
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
One of the largest urban parks in the US. It has trails to walk/run/bike, multiple bodies of where you can canoe, paddle board, and fish, horseback riding, a large kid's playground, and much more!
Shelby Farms Park
Always fun to go to a local Redbirds baseball game in Downtown!
Memphis Redbirds
Check out the Orpheum for local shows and plays!
Orpheum Theatre
Eats
This resturant is popular for a reason. Everything here is delicious and the atmosphere is *chef's kiss*.
Bog & Barley Irish Pub
Upscale vibes, great food, delicious drinks! It's a great place to dine, but also a great place to lounge.
Tiger and Peacock
A Memphis barbecue staple. They're ribs are a must if you're in the area.
Central BBQ - Downtown
Another Memphis staple! Best dry rub ribs around!
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
My personal favorite. I grew up with this restaurant right around the corner from our house. It never disappoints. They even added a second, larger location in Collierville.
Germantown Commissary
Opened in 1919, it's Memphis' oldest cafe! Located in Downtown Memphis, this was Elvis' favorite restaurant.
The Arcade Restaurant
A Memphis late night/early morning staple. Best donuts in town!
