Perched above the mighty Mississippi, Memphis bustles with excitement and energy. It's full of fun and unique things to do, see, taste and experience however, what's sure to move your soul like few other places can is the city's rich history and incredible musical heritage.
At the heart of this musically rich city is iconic Beale Street, the birthplace of the blues, where artists like WC Handy and BB King began performing. Today the music and entertainment still pulse with three blocks of nightclubs, speciality shops, galleries and restaurants. At nearby Sun Studio, you can take a guided tour and discover where a veritable roll call of music royalty began their recording careers, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison. Visit the Memphis Music Hall of Fame and pay tribute to many intriguing musical legends or, to learn about music pioneers head to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, while at Stax Museum of American Soul Music, see where greats such as Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes launched their careers.
Be sure not to leave Memphis without seeing Graceland, home of Elvis Presley and the most famous rock 'n' roll residence in the world. See the Jungle Room, the Pool Room and TV Room; see an amazing array of his stage clothes and Grammy awards; and learn how his revolutionary style and unique sound changed the face of popular music and culture forever.
At the National Civil Rights Museum, which is located at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, exhibits include the room in which Dr Martin Luther King Jr resided and where in 1968 he was assassinated. At the historic Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis, don't miss the daily ritual of the marching ducks, while at Mud Island River Park you can explore the Mississippi River Museum.
When it comes to dining in Memphis, the speciality is barbecue with more than 100 restaurants to tempt you, but there's also comfort to be found in Southern-style soul food, authentic Italian and Mexican cuisine, burger joints, breweries and bars.
Premier Holidays offer a fantastic selection of hotels in Memphis, see our brochure for further details.
GMT -6 hours.
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There are no non-stop flights to Memphis from the UK so flights take approximately 12 hours with one stop.
Spring and Autumn are considered the best months, with warm, sunny days the norm. Summers see the temperatures soar along with the humidity, while winters, although brief, can be chilly and rainy.
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Get the lowdown on musical greats such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Justin Timberlake, BB King and many more at these two fabulous venues. Both are filled with fascinating artefacts and tell the story of musical pioneers. Available from Memphis.
From £19
Visit the home of the ‘King’ for an audio tour of the Graceland Mansion. Also includes the Elvis Presley’s Memphis Entertainment Complex and you can climb aboard Elvis’ customised jets, one of which has gold-plated seat belts! Available from Memphis.
From £75
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