MEMPHIS 101 RESTAURANTS & ATTRACTIONS

B. B. King’s ($$) 143 Beale Street  Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 524-5464 bbkings.com/memphis

Central BBQ ($$) 147 East Butler  Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 672-7760 cbqmemphis.com

Charles Vergos' Rendezvous ($$) 52 South Second Street  Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 523-2746 hogsfly.com

Flight ($$$) 39 South Main  Memphis, TN 38103 901-521-8005 flightmemphis.com

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken ($$) 310 South Front Street  Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 527-4877 gusfriedchicken.com/downtown-memphis-tennessee-location

Hard Rock Café Memphis ($$) 126 Beale Street  Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 529-0007 hardrock.com/cafes/memphis

Itta Bena ($$$) 145 Beale Street  Memphis, TN 38103  Above B.B. King’s at Beale Street and Second Avenue (901) 578-3031 ittabenadining.com/memphis

Kooky Canuck ($$) 97 South 2nd Street  Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 578-9800 kookycanuck.com

The Majestic Grille ($$) 145 South Main Street  Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 522-8555 majesticgrille.com

South of Beale ($$) 361 South Main Street  Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 526-0388 southofbeale.com

Texas de Brazil ($$$) 150 Peabody Place  Suite 103  Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 526-7600 texasdebrazil.com/locations/tennessee/memphis

BEALE STREET  Where: Beale Street, Downtown Memphis  What: Discover the life of Memphis in the different restaurants, bars, and live music downtown Memphis offers. Take a stroll down BB King and Beale to experience the whole feel of “Walking in Memphis.”  Costs: Varies on place  Website: www.bealestreet.com  Open: during the day and open late

GRACELAND – THE HOME OF ELVIS PRESLEY  Where: Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116  What: Step into Elvis Presley’s life – tour the Graceland Mansion and explore the NEW Elvis Presley’s Memphis Entertainment Complex, including Presley Motors Automobile Museum, Career Museum, Discovery Exhibits, and climb aboard Elvis’ customized jet.  Costs: $35+ per person  Website: www.graceland.com  Open: until 5:00 PM

PEABODY DUCK MARCH  Where: 149 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103  What: The Peabody Ducks visit the lobby fountain at 11 AM and 5 PM daily. While there, you can walk around the iconic Memphis hotel.  Costs: Free  Website: www.peabodymemphis.com/ducks-en.html  Open: The Lobby Bar open late

MEMPHIS ZOO  Where: 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112  What: One of the country's best zoos is in Memphis. The Memphis Zoo is open daily and features more than 3,500 animals representing 500 species. It's one of four U.S. zoos to exhibit giant pandas, and new exhibits feature polar bears, sea lions, large cats, primates and farm animals.  Costs: $14-15 per person + $5 parking  Website: www.memphiszoo.org  Open: until 5:00 PM

RIVERSIDE  Where: Riverside Drive Downtown Memphis  What: Riverside is a unique place with paved trails, RiverFit workout equipment, and a great view of the bridge and Mississippi River. There is also a restaurant, Riverfront Bar and Grill, which offers you a glimpse of the river all while enjoying great food.  Costs: Varies  Website: www.memphisriverfront.com  Open: all day / late night