Location: Memphis
Top Things to do in Memphis
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Memphis is a pilgrimage for those wanting to visit the birthplace of the blues, of soul and of rock 'n' roll. On Beale Street, W.C. Handy put down on paper the first written blues music. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all recorded at the historic Sun Records, which is now a museum. Graceland, the second most-visited home in America, welcomes visitors from around the world who yearn for a peek into the life of "the King." Beyond the music, Tennessee's largest city also offers much more. It has more sunny days each year than Miami, and combines southern tradition and hospitality with modern amenities. You'll enjoy great dining (be sure to sample the barbecued ribs), art galleries and exciting nightlife.
Restaurants in Memphis
1. A Tour of Possibilities
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5.0 based on 204 reviews
An African American History Tour of Memphis. We will explore the African American influence on local business, music, sports, politics, education and religion.
2. National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
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5.0 based on 8,750 reviews
At the place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S death in 1968 in Memphis, TN, the National Civil Rights Museum is a renowned educational and cultural institution. The Museum chronicles the American Civil Rights Movement with compelling presentations of iconic exhibits, oral histories of lesser-known civil rights foot soldiers, and visceral, in-the-moment experiences. Visitors will learn through emotionally charged, multi-user, multi-touch interactives, and a visually engaging, contemporary exhibit design that guides you through five centuries of history. Bring the whole family.
Reviewed By annmarieduffy - New York City, United States
National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorrainne Motel. Chilling seeing this famous site as we turned the corner to enter. Site of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. etched in our memories. Amazing exhibitions, chronologically bringing you through-the Slave trade, many hero’s including educators & pastors, the Civil War, 13, 14 & 15 Constitutional Ammendments , Jim Crow, Rosa Parks, with both her bus & the burnt out bus of the Freedom riders & of course MLK & his speech’s, the hotel room to Obama’s election. It finished with all the Civil Rights hero’s throughout the world & then award winning Civil Rights workers including many different fields such as Gore for the environment, Marlo Thomas for St Judes children’s hospital, Jimmy Carter, Anwar Sadat, Gorbachev & of course Mandela. One of my biggest shock was that 5 million Africans were captured & enslaved in Brazil & another 5 million brought to the Caribbean. 388,000 were brought to North America & 9,000 to Europe. Now looking at the Slave Trade Database 10.7 million survived of the 12.5 million people transported. Horrific history.
3. Tastin' 'Round Town
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5.0 based on 352 reviews
Our Memphis Food Tours provide visitors and locals alike, a variety of unique food tasting and culinary excursions at the birthplace of the blues and the soul of barbecue. The Bluff City offers a plethora of choices from delicious and historic family-owned, local restaurants to trendy award-winning chefs. Tastin’ Round Town provides a local, sustainable experience tasting a variety of foods, allowing you to feel like a native Memphian. Each tour is designed to include delicious food tastings from specialty eateries as well as an off-the-beaten-path glimpse of the history, culture, architecture, and entertainment offerings of the Mississippi Delta. Eat like a local! Our 'Memphisis' is on the food!
4. Theatre Memphis
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By kimo8614 - Memphis, United States
We’ve been a few years in a row and seeing this has become a new Christmas tradition. A great classic that comes to life on a live stage. It has never disappointed and this year was excellent. Look forward to their renovations and reopening in the fall.
5. River City Pedalers
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5.0 based on 803 reviews
River City Pedalers attraction touring Party Bike is a pedal-powered vehicle with a motor assist for easy pedaling, seating for 16 passengers. Appealing to traveling enthusiasts, professional corporations, students, adventurers, or anyone looking to just have a good time, the Party Bike is nonstop fun for all. The Party Bike tour attracts imaginative participants from all walks of life and age ranges. This is a BYOB attraction. Must be 21 to ride with alcohol.
6. Memphis Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 1,585 reviews
Memphis Escape Rooms introduces a new brand of mind-bending fun to Memphis. Our six escape room experiences allow players to step into a world of mystery and excitement, and put their wits to the test in an unforgettable, heart-pounding hour of fun. Whether you are looking for an afternoon of adventure with family, a memorable night out with friends, or an unmatched team building experience with colleagues, look no further than Memphis Escape Rooms. Do you have what it takes to escape the room? Book online today!
Reviewed By willies4 - Memphis, United States
Great team building exercise, the different themes allowed us to choose a topic to work together as a team. I will return
7. Escapology
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5.0 based on 431 reviews
America's #1 premium escape rooms are now in Memphis! Come and play our award winning escape games in a private team of 2-6 players. Search carefully for clues, solve the puzzles, unlock the locks and escape to freedom within 60 minutes! Located on Stage Center Cove, behind Popeyes. Book online for best prices and like us on Facebook to see our regular promotions - or phone in for more information! Got a bigger group, function or event? Get in touch to see how Escapology can make it amazing.
Reviewed By Rmnash124 - Memphis, United States
So fun! My husband, 2 daughters (12&14), and myself solved Antidote with 37 seconds left. We had a blast. This was my first escape room experience and I can’t wait to try another one.
8. Memphis Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 323 reviews
Memphis Escape Rooms offers a thrilling live adventure game where players step into a world of mystery and excitement, and put their wits to the test in an unforgettable, heart-pounding hour of fun. Do you have what it takes to solve the puzzles and escape the room before time runs out? Book online or stop by today!
9. Memphis Zoo
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4.5 based on 3,544 reviews
YaYa, a female Giant Panda that calls the Memphis Zoo home, enjoys a sunny day.
Reviewed By oldkmom - Jonesboro, United States
I visit the zoo in just about every city I visit and the Memphis zoo is in the top! From the giant pandas to the hippos, the animals are beautiful and well-cared for.
10. Overton Park
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park is home to two playgrounds, a dog park, an open Greensward for recreation, a Veterans Plaza, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area. It features more than eight miles of trails, including the Bike Gate arch and plaza trail. The park is managed by the nonprofit Overton Park Conservancy. Overton Park is also a major cultural attraction, home to a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, and the Levitt Shell concert pavilion.
Reviewed By mebt2016 - Memphis, United States
Overton Park is a beautiful park in Memphis midtown. Old forest trail in the park offers several running paths with splendid forest views. Levitt Shell is an open-air amphitheater in the western side of the park at which you can enjoy plenty of free music concerts almost four night a week during Summer and Fall. Brooks museum in the western side of the park is a small good quality art museum with a neat coffee shop inside. The park is very close to Overton Square where you can find great restaurants and entertainment options in a lively environment as well. If you come to Memphis and would like to spend a few hours to relax in a park, enjoy the music, or run in the woods right in the heart of midtown, give Overton Park a shot and you will be satisfied.
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