Guidebook for Memphis
Sightseeing
Site of several world competitions in metalworking. The artists can't take large works home on the plane, so the collection ranges from fine jewelry pieces up to big wrought metal gates. Gorgeous overlook of the Mississippi River from its position on the high bluffs.
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Museo del Metallo
374 Metal Museum DrSite of several world competitions in metalworking. The artists can't take large works home on the plane, so the collection ranges from fine jewelry pieces up to big wrought metal gates. Gorgeous overlook of the Mississippi River from its position on the high bluffs.
Among the original recording studios where Rock & Roll was born as Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and many many more legends recorded here in the 1950s. At least a half-hour tour is well worth a fan's time. Carry loose change in case metered parking is available nearby on the street.
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Sun Studio
706 Union AveAmong the original recording studios where Rock & Roll was born as Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and many many more legends recorded here in the 1950s. At least a half-hour tour is well worth a fan's time. Carry loose change in case metered parking is available nearby on the street.
Indelible preservation of the Lorraine Motel where Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Accompanied by world-class exhibits of the Civil Rights era. Must see destination for youth and families.
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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StIndelible preservation of the Lorraine Motel where Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Accompanied by world-class exhibits of the Civil Rights era. Must see destination for youth and families.
Graceland
Bucket list item for Elvis fans!
Ride to the top of the pyramid for the best view of downtown skyline and the Mississippi River! World's largest Bass Pro Shop has an artificial lake indoors. Bucket list item for hunters and fishers, and unforgettable experience for non-shoppers.
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Bass Pro Shops alla Piramide
1 Bass Pro DrRide to the top of the pyramid for the best view of downtown skyline and the Mississippi River! World's largest Bass Pro Shop has an artificial lake indoors. Bucket list item for hunters and fishers, and unforgettable experience for non-shoppers.
Food Scene
Broad selection of family-style, classic Southern cuisine. Rarely wait for a table. Convenient location just across the state line in Mississippi. John Grisham once quipped, "Memphis is the largest city in Mississippi."
Dale's
1226 Main StBroad selection of family-style, classic Southern cuisine. Rarely wait for a table. Convenient location just across the state line in Mississippi. John Grisham once quipped, "Memphis is the largest city in Mississippi."
Where locals eat Memphis BBQ! Sampler plate allows you to try a bit of everything. Reliable quality here. Sometimes have to wait for a table, but you can call ahead to order takeout.
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Germantown Commissary
2290 S Germantown RdWhere locals eat Memphis BBQ! Sampler plate allows you to try a bit of everything. Reliable quality here. Sometimes have to wait for a table, but you can call ahead to order takeout.
Best breakfast or brunch in town (IMHO), especially the pancakes.
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Blue Plate Cafe
113 Court AveBest breakfast or brunch in town (IMHO), especially the pancakes.
Few places off Beale Street remain open after 10 PM. Belmont Grill is one of them, so musicians hang out here. Reliable Americana cuisine.
Belmont Grill
4970 Poplar AveFew places off Beale Street remain open after 10 PM. Belmont Grill is one of them, so musicians hang out here. Reliable Americana cuisine.
Among the best fresh catfish anywhere, restaurant sits on the bank of the Tennessee River with beautiful view. Day trip from Memphis (2 hours' drive each way). Tip: take TN-385 to US Hwy 72 across northern Mississippi to avoid speed traps on TN Hwy 57, as well as enjoy the views along MS Hwy 2 north of Corinth MS and TN Hwy 22. Restaurant and nearby Pittsburg Landing Hotel are adjacent to Shiloh National Military Park, site of Civil War's first major battle, where 23,746 were killed, wounded, or went missing -- in just two days -- on April 6-7, 1862. Gorgeous forest and dales of West Tennessee!
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Hagy's Catfish Hotel Restaurant
1140 Hagy LnAmong the best fresh catfish anywhere, restaurant sits on the bank of the Tennessee River with beautiful view. Day trip from Memphis (2 hours' drive each way). Tip: take TN-385 to US Hwy 72 across northern Mississippi to avoid speed traps on TN Hwy 57, as well as enjoy the views along MS Hwy 2 north of Corinth MS and TN Hwy 22. Restaurant and nearby Pittsburg Landing Hotel are adjacent to Shiloh National Military Park, site of Civil War's first major battle, where 23,746 were killed, wounded, or went missing -- in just two days -- on April 6-7, 1862. Gorgeous forest and dales of West Tennessee!
Super Submarine Sandwich Shops
3316 Summer AveBest sandwich shop in region (IMHO).
Everyone has their favorite BBQ place. Compare this one to your favorite place.
King Jerry Lawler's Memphis BBQ Company
465 N Germantown PkwyEveryone has their favorite BBQ place. Compare this one to your favorite place.
Restaurant chain, but convenient location for those visiting southeast Memphis. Open until 10:30 PM or 11:30 PM most nights.
Bonefish Grill
1250 N Germantown PkwyRestaurant chain, but convenient location for those visiting southeast Memphis. Open until 10:30 PM or 11:30 PM most nights.
IHOP
3710 Riverdale RdReliable food; open 24 hours
In the heart of Overton Square, great Mexican food with even better gazing of street scenes. Sometimes hard to find parking on street nearby but easy walking distance.
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Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Overton Square
2115 Madison AvenueIn the heart of Overton Square, great Mexican food with even better gazing of street scenes. Sometimes hard to find parking on street nearby but easy walking distance.
Vegan friendly, but also best buffalo burger in town (IMHO). Check hours to ensure it's open before visiting. No reservations required.
Fuel Café
1761 Madison AveVegan friendly, but also best buffalo burger in town (IMHO). Check hours to ensure it's open before visiting. No reservations required.
Best Jamaican restaurant in region (IMHO). Natural cane sugar lemonade...delicious!
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Evelyn & Olive
630 Madison AveBest Jamaican restaurant in region (IMHO). Natural cane sugar lemonade...delicious!
Tender, juicy, fried chicken made fresh upon your order with just a bit of spice to tickle the tongue. Popular chain, so often a wait to be seated and receive your chicken. Worth the wait. This East Memphis location is usually less crowded than the downtown location.
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
730 S Mendenhall RdTender, juicy, fried chicken made fresh upon your order with just a bit of spice to tickle the tongue. Popular chain, so often a wait to be seated and receive your chicken. Worth the wait. This East Memphis location is usually less crowded than the downtown location.
Hyderabad House- Open Now
3675 Southwind Park CoveClassic Indian food in casual setting
Arts & Culture
Best archaeology and related history of the Mid-South region. Planetarium is awesome!
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Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central AveBest archaeology and related history of the Mid-South region. Planetarium is awesome!
World's only museum dedicated to preservation of American Soul Music! Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, Johnnie Taylor, and many other artists are immortalized here.
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Museo Stax della Musica Soul Americana
926 E McLemore AveWorld's only museum dedicated to preservation of American Soul Music! Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, Johnnie Taylor, and many other artists are immortalized here.
Warm venue for classical music by IRIS Orchestra and Germantown Symphony as well as touring jazz artists. Think Dave Brubeck style or classical music. Tickets online.
GPAC | Germantown Performing Arts Center
1801 Exeter RdWarm venue for classical music by IRIS Orchestra and Germantown Symphony as well as touring jazz artists. Think Dave Brubeck style or classical music. Tickets online.
Just a small portion of the Belz family's incredible collection. Some smaller pieces from this collection are also displayed at MEM Airport along the walkway between Terminals B and C (on the secure side past TSA screening).
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Belz Museum
119 S Main StJust a small portion of the Belz family's incredible collection. Some smaller pieces from this collection are also displayed at MEM Airport along the walkway between Terminals B and C (on the secure side past TSA screening).
Fun for train lovers of all ages! Day trip from Memphis, about 90 minutes' drive each way along I-40.
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Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
30 Casey Jones LnFun for train lovers of all ages! Day trip from Memphis, about 90 minutes' drive each way along I-40.
Consistently beautiful Mass by intellectually engaging Dominican priests
Chiesa cattolica di San Pietro
190 Adams AveConsistently beautiful Mass by intellectually engaging Dominican priests
Dynamic pastor and welcoming congregation with abundant live music during weekend services!
Highland Church Of Christ
400 N Houston Levee RdDynamic pastor and welcoming congregation with abundant live music during weekend services!
Second Presbyterian Church
4055 Poplar AveGorgeous interior with welcoming congregation!
Chabad Lubavitch of Tennessee
2570 Kirby PkwyWithin walking distance on Shabbat (under 0.7 mile)
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walking trails around lake and nature center, just a mile from my home. Check for times to ensure it will be open before you visit. No reservations required.
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Centro Naturale Lichterman
5992 Quince RdBeautiful walking trails around lake and nature center, just a mile from my home. Check for times to ensure it will be open before you visit. No reservations required.
Gorgeous forest and dales of West Tennessee are unforgettable on this easy day trip from Memphis (tip: take US Hwy 72 to avoid speed traps on TN Hwy 57). Site of the Civil War's first major battle, where 23,746 were killed, wounded, or went missing -- in just two days -- on April 6-7, 1862. Complete your tour with fresh catfish at Hagy's Catfish Hotel nearby.
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Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center
1055 Pittsburg Landing RdGorgeous forest and dales of West Tennessee are unforgettable on this easy day trip from Memphis (tip: take US Hwy 72 to avoid speed traps on TN Hwy 57). Site of the Civil War's first major battle, where 23,746 were killed, wounded, or went missing -- in just two days -- on April 6-7, 1862. Complete your tour with fresh catfish at Hagy's Catfish Hotel nearby.
Good hiking with the unique twist that, basically, if you find a diamond in the ground, you can keep it. Interesting detour if driving to/from Memphis via southwestern Arkansas.
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Parco Statale del Cratere dei Diamanti
209 State Park RdGood hiking with the unique twist that, basically, if you find a diamond in the ground, you can keep it. Interesting detour if driving to/from Memphis via southwestern Arkansas.
Affordable hotel at park entrance with beautiful views of Tennessee River expanded behind the Pickwick Dam.
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Parco Statale di Pickwick Landing
116 State Park RdAffordable hotel at park entrance with beautiful views of Tennessee River expanded behind the Pickwick Dam.
Zoo di Memphis
2000 Prentiss PlTruly among the nation's best zoos.
Shopping
Wolfchase Galleria
2760 N Germantown PkwyLargest shopping mall in Mid-South.
Friendliest jeweler in Memphis (IMHO). Get your engagement ring here when inspiration strikes during your visit to Memphis!
Walsons & Co
2049 N Germantown PkwyFriendliest jeweler in Memphis (IMHO). Get your engagement ring here when inspiration strikes during your visit to Memphis!
Essentials
Easy parking, fast checkout, and reasonable prices for everyday items
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Kroger
7942 Winchester RdEasy parking, fast checkout, and reasonable prices for everyday items
Kroger Fuel Center
7942 Winchester RdOften the least expensive retail fuel in Memphis
Entertainment & Activities
Largest concert and sports venue in Mid-South, typically on the major tours by musicians. Home of the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
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FedExForum
191 Beale StLargest concert and sports venue in Mid-South, typically on the major tours by musicians. Home of the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.