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Memphis is much more than
 Music and dancing on Beale |
143 Beale St (at Second) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 524 5464 http://memphis.bbkingclubs.com/ |
This club, owned by legendary blues musician B.B. King, features some of the best blues music in Memphis. From the regular appearances of Ruby Wilson—who can belt out a tune and entertain a crowd as well as anyone—to the special concerts by groups such as Booker T. and the MGs or the drop-in visits of famous musicians who jam with the band, this club consistently delights visitors and locals alike. There is a menu of ribs, barbecue and other entreesn as well as snack items, but most people come here for the music, not the food. The dance floor rocks every night of the week.Reservations are required for special concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 For the kid in everyone |
118 Adams Avenue (south of Beale) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 452 9973 |
The Fire Museum is located in the first firehouse in Memphis. Kids will love the video games and interactive videos that simulate firefighting, while parents will appreciate the exhibit of unusual firefighting equipment from the last two centuries. If you take the restored trolley from Union or Beale, you can disembark at the museum, then walk up the street to the National Civil Rights Museum, in the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King,Jr. was assassinated. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Historic post-Civil War church |
379 Beale Street (between Danny Thomas and South Fourth Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 522 9073 |
The historic First Baptist Beale Street Church, located at the end of the entertainment district, merits the "historic" tag for a number of reasons. For one thing, it was the first and largest Negro Missionary Church, built just after the Civil War. In the 1890s, Ida B. Wells used the basement of the church to publish the Free Speech and Headlights newspaper, one of the first newspapers written specifically for an African-American audience. The church is included in the Heritage Tour of Historic Churches. Call +1 901 527 3427 for information or call the church office recording and leave a message for a private tour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The house that Elvis built |
3754 Elvis Presley Boulevard (South of Winchester) Memphis, TN 38116 United States +1 901 322 3322/ +1 800 238 2000 http://www.elvis-presley.com |
This is it—the second most visited house in the United States—preserved exactly as when Elvis Presley lived here, complete with the Jungle Room and shag carpeting. Elvis' grave is also here and can be viewed free from 6a-7:30a. Additionally, you can tour the auto museum, see the Lisa Marie and Jetstar airplanes, and view the Sincerely Elvis exhibit. On August 16, the anniversary of Elvis' death, a candlelight vigil draws fans worldwide. Mansion tour: USD22 adults, USD19.80 seniors over 62, USD7 children 7-12; free for children under 6. Varying prices for the other attractions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gospel brunch on Sundays |
315 Beale St (at Third Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 529 0007 http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/... |
Memphis native Isaac Tigrett started this chain; however, the Memphis location only opened in 1997. In addition to hamburgers, the menu includes an eclectic collection of around-the-world culinary items, such as French onion soup, Asian chicken pasta, the Caribbean style pork tenderloin and an upscale version of that old Southern favorite, funnel cake. A special treat here is the live music, which includes a gospel brunch on Sunday, where you can eat barbecue and listen to some of the best gospel singers in the country. Appetizers run from $3.50-8.50, while sandwiches and pastas go for $5.95-14.95. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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See the sights from vintage trolley |
Main Street and Riverfront Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 577 2640 |
These restored vintage trolley cars offer views of downtown Memphis and the riverfront. One route runs up and down Main Street from the Pyramid to Central Station offering comfortable transportation to sights such as the Peabody Hotel, the Civil Rights Museum and Beale Street. The Riverfront Loop runs south down Main Street and crosses to Riverside drive providing an easy tour of Memphis and the Mississippi. Fares: $0.50 each way; special $0.25 fare each way 11am-1:30pm Mon-Fri; $0.25 each way seniors and persons with disabilities; free for ages 4 & under; $2.00 all day pass; $3.00 three-day pass. Exact fare required. Frequency: Main Street-every 5 minutes; Riverfront-every 10 minutes Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lush Victoriana |
652 Adams Avenue (at 3rd) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 523 1484 |
Part of Victorian Village, this 25-room Italianate house from the 1850s has been lovingly restored and furnished with authentic pieces. The dark, heavy furniture and velvet curtains were popular in the period, but perhaps inappropriate for the climate. While you are here, be sure to see the nearby Magevney House and Woodruff-Fontaine House, and imagine what Memphis was like in the 1800s—before cars, computers or air conditioning. Admission is USD5 for adults, USD4 for seniors 62 and older and for children ages five through college age. Children four and younger get in free. Tours take place every half hour; the last tour is at 3:30p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rolling down the river |
45 Riverside Drive (at Union) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 527 5694 / +1 800 221 6197 http://www.memphisqueen.com/ |
Like Mark Twain, you can ride on a paddlewheel boat and relive a romantic era in American history. Afternoon cruises include a narration of the sights on the Tennessee and Arkansas sides of the river, while dinner cruises include a bountiful buffet, music and dancing. Try the moonlight music cruise with someone you love. There are daily and moonlight cruises in the warmer monthes, and the riverboats hosts special events in the winter months. Admission: Cruises: USD18.00 adults, USD16.00 for seniors older than 55 and students, USD10.00 children ages (4-17). Dinner cruise: USD44.00 Adult, 42.00 Seniors, 30.00 for Children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Entertainment and residential development |
119 South Main St Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 523 2787 http://www.belz.com/peabody/in... |
Much has been done to revitalize downtown Memphis. Belz Enterprises, owner and restorers of the Peabody Hotel, has been responsible for much of the development and improvement. Belz' newest endeavor, Peabody Place is intended to be a mixed-use area, with entertainment, housing and office spaces. Stay in the restored Gayoso Hotel, a museum housing the Belz' collection of oriental jade, Jillian's, and several restaurants. You can even see a movie at the Muvico Theater complex with 21 screens and an IMAX theater. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient symbol in a modern city |
One Auction Avenue (at Front Street) Memphis, TN 38105 United States +1 901 521 9675 / +1 901 521 7909 (Event Line) http://www.pyramidarena.com/ |
Memphis got its name from ancient Egypt. As a modern symbol of that heritage, this 32-storey stainless-steel pyramid rises from the banks of the Mississippi River. Completed in 1991 at a total cost of USD65 million, the Pyramid serves as a sports and concert arena, with 22,500 seats. It also serves the University of Memphis, housing the Tigers' basketball games and university graduations. The history of the Pyramid's construction is loaded with scandal, controversy and danger, take a tour and learn the whole story. Tour admission varies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Your photo with Elvis |
Beale Street (at Main Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States |
This statue of Elvis—nine-and-a-half-feet tall and made of bronze—replicates the original that stood here from 1980 to 1994. That statue was removed and restored because of damage done by souvenir hunters. The original can be found at the Tennessee Welcome Center, which is open 24 hours daily. Have your photo made with Elvis here as many of his fans have done over two decades on historic Beale Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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House where Blues began |
352 Beale Street (at Fourth) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 527 3427 |
This building was the Memphis home of William Christopher Handy, who is often referred to as the "Father of the Blues." He wrote the song "Memphis Blues" in 1912 at the request of E.H. Crump, then running for mayor, and it became something of an anthem for the city. A major award for blues musicians, the W.C. Handy Award, is given every year at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis. The W.C. Handy Home features exhibits on Handy's career that trace the history of the blues in Memphis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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