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Graceland A E It is said that is the second most visited building in the U.S. after This hotel is particularly famous for the ducks that live on the roof and the . Former home of . march through the lobby every day.

3734 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116, USA 149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA GPS: N35.04630, W90.02492 GPS: N35.14267, W90.05181 Phone: Phone: +1 901 332 3322 +1 901 529 4000

Beale Street / Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum B F A glowing jewel in the heart of Memphis. This street, nicknamed "Home of "Home of Soul, birthplace of Rock" – that's Memphis. Witness the city's rich the " contains many music venues and restaurants. cultural heritage!

GPS: N35.13956, W90.05159 191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA Phone: GPS: N35.13846, W90.05218 +1 901 526 0110 Phone: +1 901 205 2533

Sun Studio C One of the most visited places in Memphis, the studio where Elvis Presley National Civil Rights Museum / National Civil Rights Museum – G started his career by recording his first song. Lorraine Motel Special museum featuring the spot where Martin Luther King was assassi- 706 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA nated, along with many other exhibits. GPS: N35.13930, W90.03771 Phone: 405 Mulberry St., Memphis, TN 38103, USA +1 901 521 0664 GPS: N35.13459, W90.05737 Phone: +1 901 521 9699 Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion D Lot of informative displays and exhibits concerning science and medicine. Worth visiting. River Walk H A very interesting and peculiar attraction – a model of river 332 N. Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN 38105, USA located on the Mud Island. GPS: N35.15443, W90.04627 Phone: GPS: N35.14467, W90.05604 +1 901 495 2111

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Statue of Elvis Main Street Trolley I M Statue of the King of Rock'n'roll! What more to say? Much like the cable cars of San Francisco, this trolley is a signature feature of Memphis streets. Take a ride! GPS: N35.14003, W90.05426 563 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38105, USA GPS: N35.15964, W90.04717 Phone: +1 901 577 2640 Gibson Factory J Gibson guitars are well-known all around the world. Be a part of an amaz- Mud Island River Park ing tour around the Gibson factory! N This island is the soul of Memphis. Housing the "River Walk" and "Missis- 145 Lt George Lee Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA sippi River Museum", it's worth a visit! GPS: N35.13889, W90.05357 Phone: GPS: N35.14741, W90.05908 +1 901 205 2526 Phone: +1 901 576 7241

B.B. King's Blues Club K Orpheum Theater A legendary place of great fast food and excellent music! Staying here for O the evening ensures a good experience. Not only is this building a great historic place, it also offers a wide variety of shows and cultural events. 143 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA GPS: N35.13975, W90.05350 203 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103, USA Phone: GPS: N35.14011, W90.05506 +1 901 524 5464 Phone: +1 903 525 7800

Gus' World Famous Fried Chicken L Cotton Exchange Building The name surely fits the quality of food they serve. The best fried chicken P you will ever have! Memphis used to be a center of cotton trade and this building serves as a commemoration of these years. 310 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA GPS: N35.13827, W90.05796 84 South Front St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA Phone: GPS: N35.14322, W90.05473 +1 901 527 4877 Phone: +1 901 531 7826

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Historic Mason Temple / Historic Mason Temple Pink Palace Museum Q U The day before his assassination, Martin Luther King gave his last speech This museum features many interesting exhibits – a replica of first self-ser- right here. Take a trip to this beautiful place. vice grocery store, audiovisual exhibits and Memphis history exhibits.

938 Mason Street, Memphis, TN 38126, USA 3050 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, USA GPS: N35.12137, W90.04972 GPS: N35.12371, W89.95970 Phone: Phone: +1 901 578 3800 +1 901 320 6320

Magevney House Slave Haven / Museum R V One of the oldest residences in Memphis, this one was built in the 1830s Formerly a house of an important Memphis family, this building was hiding and is still standing solid. a stop.

198 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN 38103, USA 826 N Second St, Memphis, TN 38107, USA GPS: N35.14758, W90.04825 GPS: N35.16465, W90.04319 Phone: Phone: +1 901 526 4464 +1 901 527 3427

Stax Museum of American Soul Music Pyramid Arena S W Memphis is THE city of music, so after all, what else would you expect than This building is particularly interesting because of the architecture – it's Soul music museum? Definitely worth visiting. shaped like a giant pyramid!

870 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38106, USA One Auction Ave, Memphis, TN 38105, USA GPS: N35.11586, W90.03313 GPS: N35.15586, W90.05129 Phone: Phone: +1 901 946 2535 +1 901 526 5177

Corky's BBQ Confederate Park T X Some say this restaurant serves the best barbecue in Memphis. Drop by in With an excellent river view this park has, it's a nice destination not far this meatlover's paradise. from the heart of the city.

5259 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119, USA 31 N Front St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA GPS: N35.10794, W89.88662 GPS: N35.14715, W90.05395 Phone: Phone: +1 901 685 9744 +1 901 454 5600

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Rum Boogie Cafe Y A great place with a wide mixture of cuisines – American, Creole and Mexi- can. Great dinner you will enjoy.

182 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA GPS: N35.13966, W90.05199 Phone: +1 901 528 0150

Elmwood Cemetery Z A great historic cemetery with excellent atmosphere you will simply flow into. Don't miss this beautiful sight.

824 South Dudley St, Memphis, TN 38104, USA GPS: N35.12275, W90.02910 Phone: +1 901 774 3212

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