Welcome to Memphis, A One-Of-A-Kind City That Continues to Change the World
As the home of blues, soul and the birthplace of rock n roll, Memphis is the birthplace of innovations like the world’s first hotel chain and the first self-serve grocery store. We are also the city that invented overnight package delivery.
With more than 60 unique attractions across the city, you'll find plenty to do in Memphis whether you're looking for relaxation, excitement, or classic memory-making. In South Memphis, Elvis Presley's Graceland and Stax Museum of American Soul Music should be at the top of your list. Nearby in Midtown, explore award-winning Memphis Zoo. For more ideas, keep scrolling, or just get down here.
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Beale Street Music Festival
Beale Street Music Festival is a music festival held in Memphis, Tennessee over 3 days. The Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will return to the Memphis riverfront downtown in Tom Lee Park in 2023.
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National Civil Rights Museum
Description: Noted as one of the nation's premier heritage and cultural museums, the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, is steadfast in its mission to share the culture and lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally.
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Withers Collection Museum and Gallery
Dr. Withers’ last working studio on 333 Beale Street was named in his honor by the City of Memphis is 1995. In February 2011, The Withers Colleciton Museum and Gallery was opened to the public and houses 7,000 square feet of Memphis and broader American history.
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Blues Hall of Fame
Opened in 2015, the Blues Hall of Fame Museum is a Memphis gem for both serious blues fans and casual visitors. With robust exhibits and in-depth history, the museum exposes, educates, and entertains visitors with all that is Blues culture while highlighting our over 400 inductees in five key categories: Performer, Individual, Album, Single, and Literature.
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Memphis Music Hall of Fame
More than a century ago, music began pouring into Memphis, Tennessee. Musicians of all races and backgrounds came together and, for the love of music, created a sound that changed the cultural complexion of the world forever. America’s music exploded out of Memphis. Today, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame honors many of the greatest musicians of all time, who created this city’s musical legacy, and who shook our planet to the core!
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Memphis Rock ‘n Soul Museum
The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition about the birth of rock and soul music was created by the Smithsonian Institution. It tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world.
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Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art
Mr. Jack Belz, chairman and CEO of Belz Enterprises, and his wife Marilyn, began collecting Asian art in 1968 when the couple wandered into an Asian art gallery in Los Angeles. After several years, their collection had grown significantly. It wasn’t until 1995 that the idea for a museum sparked. That year, Jack Belz had agreed to donate some of their collection to a temporary exhibition at the Pink Palace Museum in Memphis. The display was part of a complementary exhibit to the Wonders: Imperial Tombs of China exhibition taking place at the Cook Convention Center. By 1998 the foundation had been established and the museum was originally named Peabody Place Museum. Today, the collection at Belz Museum serves as a testament to their love of collecting.
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The Cotton Museum of Memphis
Built in 1922, the Trading Floor of the Memphis Cotton Exchange features 3,200 square feet of ornate 1920’s architectural detail, 30-foot ceilings, and beautiful arched windows. The trading floor has enjoyed a full restoration and this once private club is now open for your guests to enjoy. We are an ideal venue for rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and special parties.
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