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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
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Memphis Rock n Soul Museum
191 Beale Street, Ste, 100
(Plaza of FedEx Forum)
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 205-2533
www.memphisrocknsoul.org
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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Sun Studios
706 Union Avenue
(800) 441-6249
www.sunstudio.com
They say the tour gives you goosebumps! You will stand in the room
where Elvis first recorded, and your tour guide will tell you the inside
stories of BB King, Howlin' Wolf, and Ike Turner before Elvis ... and
Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison who were all
drawn to the new Sun Sound.
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.orgAt 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.
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