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Memphis, TN Tourism

Memphis Tourism

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Memphis is a pilgrimage for those wanting to visit the birthplace of the blues, of soul and of rock 'n' roll. On Beale Street, W.C. Handy put down on paper the first written blues music. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all recorded at the historic Sun Records, which is now a museum. Graceland, the second... more
Memphis is a pilgrimage for those wanting to visit the birthplace of the blues, of soul and of rock 'n' roll. On Beale Street, W.C. Handy put down on paper the first written blues music. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all recorded at the historic Sun Records, which is now a museum. Graceland, the second most-visited home in America, welcomes visitors from around the world who yearn for a peek into the life of "the King." Beyond the music, Tennessee's largest city also offers much more. It has more sunny days each year than Miami, and combines southern tradition and hospitality with modern amenities. You'll enjoy great dining (make sure and sample the barbecued ribs), art galleries and exciting nightlife.
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84°F 28°C
67°F 19°C
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88°F 31°C
70°F 21°C
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87°F 30°C
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83°F 28°C
62°F 16°C
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72°F 22°C
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59°F 15°C
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“Overview of Memphis” Frommer's
“Getting to Know Memphis” Frommer's
“Neighborhoods in Brief” Frommer's
“Memphis” wordtravels.com
“Memphis Overview” Fodors.com
“In Search of Memphis Magic” Gallagher's Travels
“Soul Searching” Washington Post (free registration required)
“Marvel in Memphis” MSNBC.com / Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel
“Frommer's favorite experiences in Memphis” msnbc.msn.com / Frommer's
“Memphis hits high notes” Boston.com / Boston Globe
“What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Nashville & Memphis, 6th Edition” Frommer's
“Memphis” TheCelebrityCafe.com
“The Kings and I” Washington Post
“Memphis Without Blue Suede Shoes” New York Times (free registration required)
“Tennessee Means Music & Much More” lynnseldon.com
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“Memphis Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com
“Waddling ducks and dry rub ribs” Southern Fried Travelogue
“Memphibian Overview” dooyoo.co.uk
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“Memphis, Tennessee” mrjumbo.com
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“A Hunka-Hunka Burnin' Atmosphere” dooyoo.co.uk
“Memphis in August. Drink...” VirtualTourist.com
“Memphis, What a Place to Enjoy Yourself” dooyoo.co.uk
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