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Restaurants, bars, nightlife and the best in Memphis music...all on one street. This is a can't miss attraction in Memphis!

Tour Elvis's home Graceland an elaborate mansion, see the glitzy clothes and furnishings, and pick up a few souvenirs on the way out. See why Elvis loved coming home to Mempphis. Get ready for a hunka-hunka burning FUN! Visit the website for hours of operation and ticket prices www.elvis.com. Hours vary based on the time of year. Explore three new exhibits this year - Elvis on Tour Exhibit, Elvis Through his Daughter's Eyes and ICON: The Influenece of Elvis Presley.

This is where Rock-n-Roll got its start! Tour the studio that recorded Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash and set them on the fast-track to music fame. See the room and microphone where Elvis recorded his first song "That's Alright Mama". A must for music lovers visiting Memphis.

Ranked as America's #1 Zoo by TripAdvisor! The Memphis Zoo is a unique experience and the perfect way to spend a day with the family. Be sure to visit the new Teton Trek exhibit! See their website for hours during the seasons www.memphiszoo.org.

Home to the Memphis Redbirds, the 2009 PCL Champions! AutoZone Park is a great American ballpark and provided the model for the new Busch Stadium in St. Louis. When you are in Memphis catch a baseball game you might see an upcoming baseball star! Visit their website for game schedule and events www.memphisredbirds.com.

Home of the NBA's Mempis Grizzlies and Home of Univeristy of Memphis Tigers. This is the place for basketball in Memphis. When the buzzer sounds the fun and excitement begins. FedEx Forum also brings many of the top name musicians to Memphis. Check their website for upcoming events www.fedexforum.com.

Located off of legendary Beale Street, inside the FedEx Forum. The Rock n Soul Museum 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. Great for music and history lovers. Visit their website www.memphisrocknsoul.org.

For many years, the Memphis neighborhood known as Soulsville USA was a bustling and thriving community for up and coming Soul artists. The Stax recording studio rivaled Motown in it's prime. See where many of the artists from Memphis got their start and recorded. You will be amazed at how many top artists got their start right here in Memphis and made us the "Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock n Roll"! Visit their website for hours and more information www.staxmuseum.com.

Located in the historic Lorraine Motel, the museum provides an in-depth look at the scope of the Civil Rights Movement and takes you through the last moments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You will see the legacy the Dr. King left to the world along with other people that influenced the civil rights movement. A must for history and civil rights enthusiasts. Visit their website for hours and additional information www.civilrightsmuseum.org.

Home of the University of Memphis Tigers football team and the site of the annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl. If you are visiting Memphis on a Fall weekend, why not pencil in a college football game.

This historic icon in the city is the place to go for theatre and entertainment in Memphis. Be sure to check the Orpheum website for upcoming shows: www.orpheum-memphis.com.

St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Visit their website for additional information www.stjude.org.

With 24-hour non-stop gaming action along with top performers and entertainers, you can't go wrong with a visit to Tunica's casinos. If the gambling bug bites take a day trip to Tunica, Mississippi!

Downtown Memphis is the place to meet and at the heart of it all is the Memphis Renasant Convention Center and Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. If your event is being held at Cook Convention Center, Crowne Plaza is the place to stay! The hotel is one block from the Memphis Renasant Convention Center.

The Children's Museum of Memphis creates memorable learning experiences through the joy of play in hands-on exhibits and programs. You deserve a fun day with the kids or just to be a kid again and Memphis has the perfect place with this museum. Visit their website for hours, admission and additional information www.cmom.com

Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid is more than just a store; it's an adventure. The massive destination experience offers something for everyone, from the serious outdoor enthusiast to families looking to have fun. There's nothing else like it anywhere in the world. Highlights: Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center Big Cypress Lodge Beretta Fine Gun Center 28-Story Freestanding Glass Elevator The Lookout at the Pyramid Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill Cypress Swamp Waterfowl Habitat