DAYSIN ... MEMPHIS Overlooking the Mississippi River, Memphis is home of the blues, rock n' roll and, of course,E lvis. Not only has this city made significant contribution s to music history, but it is also instrumental in the civil rights movement. Barbecue is beloved here, and the city's food culture and craft brewing scene are among its many attractions. ByAndrea Doyle @DAY1 HISTORYCOMES ALIVE @DAY2 MARCHTHROUGH THE CITY 9:00 AM 11:00 AM The Lorraine Motel, the site of the assas­ Knownas the "South's Grand Hotel," the Peabody Memphisis sination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther home to the world-famousPeabody Mar ching Ducks. Everyday King Jr., is now an impressive museum at 11 a.m., a red carpet is unfurled, and the ducks marchto the that honors the legacy of its name- fountain in the GrandLobby, wher e they remainu ntil 5 p.m. sake as well as the civil rights struggle peabodymemphis.com/ducks-en.htm I more broadly. This walk through history includes the struggles of slavery and the 2:00 PM_ civil rights movement from the 17th cen­ Bass Pro Shopsat the Pyramidoffers two floors of outdoorgea r and retail, moreth an half a mil­ tury to the present. civilrightsmuseum.org lion gallonsof water features, 100-foot-tall cypresstrees , live alligators and fish, a museum, a bowling alley, two restaurants and plentymore . The Big CypressLod ge, a wilderness-themed 103-room luxuryhot el and event center, is also housedhere. successfulmeetings.com/BassPyramid 6;00 PM Visit Catherine and Mary's,a restaurantse t in a building that was originallythe ChiscaH otel, from where WHBQra dio broadcasts emanated.It was here that DeweyPhilli ps broadcastElvis ' first recordin 1954, and where The King'sfirst radio interviewwas conducted. catherineandmarys.com @DAY3 2:00 PM A HIP-SHAKINGDAY Stax Museum of American Soul Music housesmore than 2,000 artifacts, with interactive exhibits, films and Isaac Hayes' 11:00 AM • gold-plated, peacockblue 1972 Superfly No visit to Memphisi s complete without seeing Graceland. • Cadillac El Dorado. From 1959 through The complex offers you a glimpse into the life of Elvis • • 197 4, this movie-theater-turned-recording­ Presley, from his humble beginnings through his rise to • •- studio in South Memphis produced a string superstardom. Also located beside Gracelandis the new • • of hits that still stirs souls today. luxury hotel, The Guest House at Graceland. graceland.com • staxmuseum.com •• •• 6:00 PM - • • 6:00 PM Up a fire escapeabo ve BB King's Blues Club is a hidden • • Guided tours through the historic Sun gem, Itta Bena, a restaurantthat features southern cuisine ••• •••• Studio, openedby rock pioneer Sam Phillips, with a Delta twist and a speakeasyfee l. ittabenadining.com/memphis won't disappoint. Take grou·ps behind the scenesof this meeting place of the "Million PM Dollar Quartet":E lvis Presley,Jo hnny Cash, 8_:_QO .. Frequently referred to as America's most iconic street, BealeSt reet is the epicenter of Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Don't miss Memphis music. The harmonies of bands and singerss tream from the open doors that line the chance to pose with Elvis' first micro­ the street, reminders of the city's rich musical heritage. bealestreet.com phone here. sunstudio.com IIIIIIIIIIIIII Ill II I I I I I I lllllllllll I I I I I I II I I I Ill II lllllllllll I I I I I I I IIIIIIIIIIIII I I I I I I I IIIIIIIIIII I I I I I I I I II II Ill llllllll!llllllllllllllll!IIIIIIIII llllllll!l 1I111I1IIIII1III11111I111111111111111111I1111111I1IIIII1I11 HEADING TO DUBAI, PITTSBURGH,ARUBA OR SANTA FE? 0 VISIT SUCCESSFULMEETINGS.COM/3DAYSINFOR OTHER ITINERARIES · • Mu,pi,y 0 '1\,~,, ,r.n . .