Memphis
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Old Millington Vineyard and Winery is, of course, only 14 miles from downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis has far to many tourist attractions to mention here, so we'll just list a few:
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Graceland, Home of Elvis Presley (800) 238-2000 (901) 332-3322 www.elvis.com Graceland is located approximately 10 miles south of downtown Memphis. From I-55, take exit 5B (Elvis Presley Blvd.) approximately one mile south to Graceland. The parking facility is located on the west side of the street, across the street from Graceland Mansion. Once onsite, you'll be able to tour Graceland Mansion, see Elvis's custom jets, visit the auto museum, tour the "Sincerely Elvis" display of family photographs and personal items, and a whole lot more! |
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Memphis Rock n Soul Museum The Memphis Rock `n' Soul Museum features the Smithsonian Institution's Rock `n' Soul: Social Crossroads exhibition, a dazzling chronology of rebellious hearts and echoes that shaped “the Memphis Sound.” Artifacts, pictures, words-- and of course, music-highlight slices of our cultural and musical past. |
 Beale Street www.bealestreet.com Located on one of America's most famous musical streets, the Beale Street Entertainment District is in the heart of downtown Memphis and features over 30 nightclubs, restaurants and retail shops. |
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You will see priceless 50s memorabilia that records the unforgettable people that made what came to be called Rock N' Roll. The studio is open for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. It's easy to find just a couple of minutes from the center of downtown and about 15 minutes from Graceland. |
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The Memphis Zoo 2000 Prentiss Place Memphis, TN (901) 276-WILD www.memphiszoo.org At the Memphis Zoo, you'll see giant pandas. Tour Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Once Upon a Farm, Animals of the Night, and more! |
| Main Street Trolley 547 N. Main Street (901) 274-6282 www.matatransit.com Antique trolleys serve many downtown attractions. Be sure to take to 30-40 minute Riverfront Loop trip! |
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The Peabody 149 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 529-4000 (800) PEABODY www.peabodymemphis.com Join the internationally famous Peabody Ducks as they parade through the hotel's Grand Lobby twice daily at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. |
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Stax Museum
of American Soul Music 926 E. McLemore Avenue Memphis, TN 38106 (901) 946-2535 www.soulsvilleusa.com The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is located at the original site of the legendary Stax Records in the heart of Soulsville USA in Memphis. This 17,000-square-foot facility has more than 2,000 cultural artifacts, music exhibits, video footage, and items of memorabilia. |
For more things to see and do in
Memphis, please visit the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau at
www.MemphisTravel.com.
Then click on "Visitors."
