Guidebook for Memphis

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Guidebook for Memphis

Sightseeing

Site of several world competitions in metalworking. The artists can't take large works home on the plane, so the collection ranges from fine jewelry pieces up to big wrought metal gates. Gorgeous overlook of the Mississippi River from its position on the high bluffs.
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Metal Museum
374 Metal Museum Dr
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Site of several world competitions in metalworking. The artists can't take large works home on the plane, so the collection ranges from fine jewelry pieces up to big wrought metal gates. Gorgeous overlook of the Mississippi River from its position on the high bluffs.
Among the original recording studios where Rock & Roll was born as Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and many many more legends recorded here in the 1950s. At least a half-hour tour is well worth a fan's time. Carry loose change in case metered parking is available nearby on the street.
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Sun Studio
706 Union Ave
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Among the original recording studios where Rock & Roll was born as Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and many many more legends recorded here in the 1950s. At least a half-hour tour is well worth a fan's time. Carry loose change in case metered parking is available nearby on the street.
Indelible preservation of the Lorraine Motel where Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Accompanied by world-class exhibits of the Civil Rights era. Must see destination for youth and families.
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Narodowe Muzeum Praw Obywatelskich - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry St
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Indelible preservation of the Lorraine Motel where Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Accompanied by world-class exhibits of the Civil Rights era. Must see destination for youth and families.
Bucket list item for Elvis fans!
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Graceland
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Bucket list item for Elvis fans!
Ride to the top of the pyramid for the best view of downtown skyline and the Mississippi River! World's largest Bass Pro Shop has an artificial lake indoors. Bucket list item for hunters and fishers, and unforgettable experience for non-shoppers.
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Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
1 Bass Pro Dr
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Ride to the top of the pyramid for the best view of downtown skyline and the Mississippi River! World's largest Bass Pro Shop has an artificial lake indoors. Bucket list item for hunters and fishers, and unforgettable experience for non-shoppers.

Food Scene

Broad selection of family-style, classic Southern cuisine. Rarely wait for a table. Convenient location just across the state line in Mississippi. John Grisham once quipped, "Memphis is the largest city in Mississippi."
Dale's
1226 Main St
Broad selection of family-style, classic Southern cuisine. Rarely wait for a table. Convenient location just across the state line in Mississippi. John Grisham once quipped, "Memphis is the largest city in Mississippi."
Where locals eat Memphis BBQ! Sampler plate allows you to try a bit of everything. Reliable quality here. Sometimes have to wait for a table, but you can call ahead to order takeout.
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Germantown Commissary
2290 S Germantown Rd
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Where locals eat Memphis BBQ! Sampler plate allows you to try a bit of everything. Reliable quality here. Sometimes have to wait for a table, but you can call ahead to order takeout.
Best breakfast or brunch in town (IMHO), especially the pancakes.
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Blue Plate Cafe
113 Court Ave
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Best breakfast or brunch in town (IMHO), especially the pancakes.
Few places off Beale Street remain open after 10 PM. Belmont Grill is one of them, so musicians hang out here. Reliable Americana cuisine.
Belmont Grill
4970 Poplar Ave
Few places off Beale Street remain open after 10 PM. Belmont Grill is one of them, so musicians hang out here. Reliable Americana cuisine.
Among the best fresh catfish anywhere, restaurant sits on the bank of the Tennessee River with beautiful view. Day trip from Memphis (2 hours' drive each way). Tip: take TN-385 to US Hwy 72 across northern Mississippi to avoid speed traps on TN Hwy 57, as well as enjoy the views along MS Hwy 2 north of Corinth MS and TN Hwy 22. Restaurant and nearby Pittsburg Landing Hotel are adjacent to Shiloh National Military Park, site of Civil War's first major battle, where 23,746 were killed, wounded, or went missing -- in just two days -- on April 6-7, 1862. Gorgeous forest and dales of West Tennessee!
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Hagy's Catfish Hotel Restaurant
1140 Hagy Ln
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Among the best fresh catfish anywhere, restaurant sits on the bank of the Tennessee River with beautiful view. Day trip from Memphis (2 hours' drive each way). Tip: take TN-385 to US Hwy 72 across northern Mississippi to avoid speed traps on TN Hwy 57, as well as enjoy the views along MS Hwy 2 north of Corinth MS and TN Hwy 22. Restaurant and nearby Pittsburg Landing Hotel are adjacent to Shiloh National Military Park, site of Civil War's first major battle, where 23,746 were killed, wounded, or went missing -- in just two days -- on April 6-7, 1862. Gorgeous forest and dales of West Tennessee!
Best sandwich shop in region (IMHO).
Super Submarine Sandwich Shops
3316 Summer Ave
Best sandwich shop in region (IMHO).
Everyone has their favorite BBQ place. Compare this one to your favorite place.
King Jerry Lawler's Memphis BBQ Company
465 N Germantown Pkwy
Everyone has their favorite BBQ place. Compare this one to your favorite place.
Restaurant chain, but convenient location for those visiting southeast Memphis. Open until 10:30 PM or 11:30 PM most nights.
Bonefish Grill
1250 N Germantown Pkwy
Restaurant chain, but convenient location for those visiting southeast Memphis. Open until 10:30 PM or 11:30 PM most nights.
Reliable food; open 24 hours
IHOP
3710 Riverdale Rd
Reliable food; open 24 hours
In the heart of Overton Square, great Mexican food with even better gazing of street scenes. Sometimes hard to find parking on street nearby but easy walking distance.
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Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Overton Square
2115 Madison Avenue
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In the heart of Overton Square, great Mexican food with even better gazing of street scenes. Sometimes hard to find parking on street nearby but easy walking distance.
Vegan friendly, but also best buffalo burger in town (IMHO). Check hours to ensure it's open before visiting. No reservations required.
Fuel Café
1761 Madison Ave
Vegan friendly, but also best buffalo burger in town (IMHO). Check hours to ensure it's open before visiting. No reservations required.
Best Jamaican restaurant in region (IMHO). Natural cane sugar lemonade...delicious!
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Evelyn & Olive
630 Madison Ave
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Best Jamaican restaurant in region (IMHO). Natural cane sugar lemonade...delicious!
Tender, juicy, fried chicken made fresh upon your order with just a bit of spice to tickle the tongue. Popular chain, so often a wait to be seated and receive your chicken. Worth the wait. This East Memphis location is usually less crowded than the downtown location.
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
730 S Mendenhall Rd
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Tender, juicy, fried chicken made fresh upon your order with just a bit of spice to tickle the tongue. Popular chain, so often a wait to be seated and receive your chicken. Worth the wait. This East Memphis location is usually less crowded than the downtown location.
Classic Indian food in casual setting
Hyderabad House- Open Now
3675 Southwind Park Cove
Classic Indian food in casual setting

Arts & Culture

Best archaeology and related history of the Mid-South region. Planetarium is awesome!
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Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central Ave
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Best archaeology and related history of the Mid-South region. Planetarium is awesome!
World's only museum dedicated to preservation of American Soul Music! Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, Johnnie Taylor, and many other artists are immortalized here.
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore Ave
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World's only museum dedicated to preservation of American Soul Music! Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, Johnnie Taylor, and many other artists are immortalized here.
Warm venue for classical music by IRIS Orchestra and Germantown Symphony as well as touring jazz artists. Think Dave Brubeck style or classical music. Tickets online.
GPAC | Germantown Performing Arts Center
1801 Exeter Rd
Warm venue for classical music by IRIS Orchestra and Germantown Symphony as well as touring jazz artists. Think Dave Brubeck style or classical music. Tickets online.
Just a small portion of the Belz family's incredible collection. Some smaller pieces from this collection are also displayed at MEM Airport along the walkway between Terminals B and C (on the secure side past TSA screening).
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Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art
119 S Main St
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Just a small portion of the Belz family's incredible collection. Some smaller pieces from this collection are also displayed at MEM Airport along the walkway between Terminals B and C (on the secure side past TSA screening).
Fun for train lovers of all ages! Day trip from Memphis, about 90 minutes' drive each way along I-40.
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Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
30 Casey Jones Ln
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Fun for train lovers of all ages! Day trip from Memphis, about 90 minutes' drive each way along I-40.
Consistently beautiful Mass by intellectually engaging Dominican priests
St. Peter Catholic Church
190 Adams Ave
Consistently beautiful Mass by intellectually engaging Dominican priests
Dynamic pastor and welcoming congregation with abundant live music during weekend services!
Highland Church Of Christ
400 N Houston Levee Rd
Dynamic pastor and welcoming congregation with abundant live music during weekend services!
Gorgeous interior with welcoming congregation!
Second Presbyterian Church
4055 Poplar Ave
Gorgeous interior with welcoming congregation!
Within walking distance on Shabbat (under 0.7 mile)
Chabad Lubavitch of Tennessee
2570 Kirby Pkwy
Within walking distance on Shabbat (under 0.7 mile)

Parks & Nature

Beautiful walking trails around lake and nature center, just a mile from my home. Check for times to ensure it will be open before you visit. No reservations required.
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Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince Rd
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Beautiful walking trails around lake and nature center, just a mile from my home. Check for times to ensure it will be open before you visit. No reservations required.
Gorgeous forest and dales of West Tennessee are unforgettable on this easy day trip from Memphis (tip: take US Hwy 72 to avoid speed traps on TN Hwy 57). Site of the Civil War's first major battle, where 23,746 were killed, wounded, or went missing -- in just two days -- on April 6-7, 1862. Complete your tour with fresh catfish at Hagy's Catfish Hotel nearby.
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Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center
1055 Pittsburg Landing Rd
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Gorgeous forest and dales of West Tennessee are unforgettable on this easy day trip from Memphis (tip: take US Hwy 72 to avoid speed traps on TN Hwy 57). Site of the Civil War's first major battle, where 23,746 were killed, wounded, or went missing -- in just two days -- on April 6-7, 1862. Complete your tour with fresh catfish at Hagy's Catfish Hotel nearby.
Good hiking with the unique twist that, basically, if you find a diamond in the ground, you can keep it. Interesting detour if driving to/from Memphis via southwestern Arkansas.
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Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park Rd
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Good hiking with the unique twist that, basically, if you find a diamond in the ground, you can keep it. Interesting detour if driving to/from Memphis via southwestern Arkansas.
Affordable hotel at park entrance with beautiful views of Tennessee River expanded behind the Pickwick Dam.
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Park stanowy Pickwick Landing
116 State Park Rd
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Affordable hotel at park entrance with beautiful views of Tennessee River expanded behind the Pickwick Dam.
Truly among the nation's best zoos.
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Ogród zoologiczny w Memphis
2000 Prentiss Pl
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Truly among the nation's best zoos.

Shopping

Largest shopping mall in Mid-South.
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Wolfchase Galleria
2760 N Germantown Pkwy
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Largest shopping mall in Mid-South.
Friendliest jeweler in Memphis (IMHO). Get your engagement ring here when inspiration strikes during your visit to Memphis!
Walsons & Co
2049 N Germantown Pkwy
Friendliest jeweler in Memphis (IMHO). Get your engagement ring here when inspiration strikes during your visit to Memphis!

Essentials

Easy parking, fast checkout, and reasonable prices for everyday items
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Kroger
7942 Winchester Rd
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Easy parking, fast checkout, and reasonable prices for everyday items
Often the least expensive retail fuel in Memphis
Kroger Fuel Center
7942 Winchester Rd
Often the least expensive retail fuel in Memphis

Entertainment & Activities

Largest concert and sports venue in Mid-South, typically on the major tours by musicians. Home of the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
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FedExForum
191 Beale St
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Largest concert and sports venue in Mid-South, typically on the major tours by musicians. Home of the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.