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 New ballpark for the Redbirds |
Union Avenue and Third Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 721 6000 http://www.memphisredbirds.com |
This 12,000-seat stadium is the home of the AAA baseball team, the Redbirds. Sponsored by AutoZone, a locally founded and headquartered car parts business, the stadium features 1,500 club seats and 44 luxury suites with waiters, a lounge, and a bar for the high-flyers. The attached children's playground is an inspired touch, which will be much appreciated by families with restless youngsters. The architecture of the stadium has won awards, although there has been some criticism on the lack of parking provided for those attending games here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elvis, Beale Street and the casinos |
325 Union Avenue (at Third Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 522 9229 |
Blues City Tours offers several options from which to choose, depending on your interests. You can take a three-hour bus tour to see all the local landmarks, including Beale Street, the Victorian Village and Sun Studio, or see "Memphis After Dark" with a tour of the clubs on Beale. There is also a four-hour tour to the casinos along the river in Mississippi, which includes transportation to the casinos plus an all-you-can-eat buffet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restored Victorian district |
Cooper Street and Young Street Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 276 7222 |
This district was one of the loveliest residential areas during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The houses, with their Victorian gingerbread trim, languished in disrepair during much of the 20th century, but in the 1970s the area started a comeback.The restored houses are worth a drive through the neighborhood on their own, but the area has also become a hip entertainment spot, with restaurants, nightclubs and antique stores. One weekend each fall, the neighborhood holds the Cooper-Young Festival, with crafts, music and food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restored Gothic-style building |
65 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 United States |
In the old South, cotton was king and Memphis was the center of the cotton universe. The Memphis Cotton Exchange formed in 1874 to serve the interests of cotton growers and dealers in the Mid-South area. The Cotton Exchange Building, completed in 1924, is where prices were set, deals were sealed, and fortunes were made and lost. This Gothic-style building with beautiful arches has been featured in several movies made in Memphis. The building now houses offices and is not open for tours, but you can get a taste of the past at the Unknown Cafe in the basement. An office building without public hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful architecture and garden |
322 North Lauderdale Street (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) Memphis, TN 38105 United States +1 901 495 3661 / +1 901 495 2111 |
The survival rate for victims of childhood leukemia has risen dramatically over the past few decades, due largely to the research conducted at St. Jude Hospital. Entertainer Danny Thomas, the driving force behind St. Jude, is buried here in honor of his work. The star-shaped pavilion "symbolizes the far-reaching scope of the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities and the work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital." Self-guided tours reveal the stunning architecture of the pavilion, memorabilia from Danny Thomas' career, and the lovely Danny Thomas Memorial Garden. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest home in Memphis |
9336 Davies Plantation Road (off Stage Road) Memphis, TN 38133 United States +1 901 386 0715 http://www.daviesmanorplantati... |
The oldest home in Shelby Country, this plantation has been preserved as it was in 1807, when the first European settlers made their way across the Mississippi to head west. Take the family to see what life was like in the days before indoor plumbing, separate bedrooms, electricity and telephones. The home is located in an upscale neighborhood near the Wolfchase Galleria Mall in Cordova. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for students; group tours are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Impressionist art and gardens |
4339 Park Ave (at Cherry) Memphis, TN 38117 United States +1 901 761 5250 / +1 901 761 2409 http://www.dixon.org/ |
The Dixons were a childless couple who collected art, both fine and decorative, and left it all to the city when they died. The permanent collection ranges from mediocre to good. The traveling exhibits, however, are often spectacular, and have included Faberge eggs, glassworks by Seattle artist Dale Chihuly and an explosion of color from Raoul Dufy. The 17-acre garden is usually open for strolling, except during outdoor concerts, picnics or theater productions. The museum shop often has items from Memphis' Great Wonders exhibits. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 seniors 60 and older, and free for students and children 11 or younger. 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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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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Victorian tombstones, historic gravesites |
824 South Dudley Street (off I-240 at exit 29, Lamar/E.H.Crump Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 774 3212 |
This lovely 144-year-old, 80-acre cemetery is a wonderful place to go on a warm afternoon. Huge shade trees protect the most interesting collection of graves and gravestones in the city. Elaborate Victorian monuments pay homage to city founders such as Robert Church, the first black millionaire in Memphis, as well as Mayor E.H. "Boss" Crump, 19 generals from the Confederate Army and yellow fever victims felled by the mosquitoes that used to thrive on the river banks.Admission is free.Tours are self-guided. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The home of Rock 'n Roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis |
1595 Malone Road Memphis, MS 38651 United States +1 662 429 1290 http://www.jerryleelewis.com/r... |
Memphis is the home to many music legends. In the 1950s Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash rose to fame along with "the Killer," Jerry Lee Lewis. Lewis still resides in Nesbit, Mississippi, just south of Memphis, and his home/ranch is open to the public and his many fans. See the many gold records he has earned, his pianos, along with his collection of classic automobiles, and do not miss the piano-shaped pool. 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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Martin Luther King Jr.'s last speech |
930 Mason Street (at McEwen Place) Memphis, TN 38126 United States +1 901 578 3800 |
The Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, has been turned into the Civil Rights Museum. But the Mason Temple, where he gave his famous "I've Been to the Mountain Top" speech, is still a functional church—the headquarters of the Church of God in Christ. The church holds services on Martin Luther King Day in January in honor of his birthday. The church is included in the Heritage Tour of Historic Churches. Call +1 901 527 3427 for information. Call church office for private tours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A piece of history |
125 North Front St Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 576 7241 http://www.memphisbelle.com |
A piece of World War II history is tucked neatly away under a pavilion on Mud Island. The famous bomber, dubbed the "Memphis Belle" in honor of the pilot's girlfriend, successfully completed 25 missions and was the subject of a Hollywood movie. It is a favorite attraction for former Army Air corpsmen, history buffs and airplane enthusiasts. The exhibit is included with admission to Mud Island, which includes the River Museum and River Walk, a scale replica of the Mississippi River you can dip your toes into. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic railway station and mall |
545 South Main Street (At East Calhoun) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 529 0390 |
Memphis once had two grand railway stations, back when trains crisscrossed the country. But the Union Station was torn down in 1967 and the Central Station, built in 1914, languished for years afterward. Now renovated, the station is a stop for Amtrak's "City of New Orleans" train on its way up and down the Mississippi, and also a site for shops, restaurants, apartments and offices. The complex is intended to become the center of an artists' colony and is of interest for historic value. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Photos, jail cell and working police station |
159 Beale Street (Between Second and Third Streets) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 525 9800 |
Beale Street is known for being safe. One of the reasons is this active police station/museum. The archives are fascinating. Newspaper clippings and photos relating to such famous criminals as Machine Gun Kelly and events such as the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr are on display. Even the arrest records of "ordinary" criminals in the late 1800s and early 1900s tell a great deal about pre-integration Memphis. There is an extensive exhibit of weapons and other items confiscated from criminals. You can also see a real jail cell and have your picture taken inside it. There is no admission charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ice hockey in the south |
996 Early Maxwell Boulevard (Mid-South Coliseum) Memphis, TN 38104 United States http://www.riverkings.com |
Ice hockey is a relatively new import to the sunny South, but this exciting game of rapid scoring and rough-and-tumble play caught on with Memphians very quickly. The Riverkings are members of the Central Hockey League and play teams from Macon, Georgia to San Antonio, Texas. Games are held in the Mid-South Coliseum, in the Fairgrounds on Central in Midtown. Promotional events include a USD50,000 giveaway chance at weekday games. Games are held most weekend nights and some mid-week evenings from November to mid-March. Ticket prices vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Island with tourist attractions |
125 N. Front St Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 576 7241 / +1 800 507 6507 http://www.mudisland.com/ |
Trace the twists and turns of the Mississippi River following the River Walk. Learn about the shipping of cotton on the river and the musical history made in cities along the river, from New Orleans Jazz to Memphis Blues and Elvis. See the Memphis Belle, a historic WWII airplane. The amphitheater on the island hosts concerts in the summer. To get there, ride the monorail, featured in the Tom Cruise movie "The Firm." Admission to the island and museum: USD8 adults, USD6 seniors, USD5 kids (5-17). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the Historic Lorraine Motel |
450 Mulberry St (South of Beale St) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 521 9699 http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/ |
While speaking on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. You can relive history here by visiting the balcony and Dr. King's room, restored as it was when he was here to support the Sanitation Worker's strike. Through interactive multimedia exhibits you participate in the civil rights movement and learn its history from the 1600s through Rosa Parks and the freedom riders until today. Admission: USD12 adults, USD10 seniors and college students, USD8.50 children (4-17). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Largest opera company in Tennessee |
6745 Wolf River Parkway Memphis, TN 38120 United States +1 901 257 3100 http://www.operamemphis.org/ |
Under the leadership of musical director Michael Ching, Opera Memphis has developed a reputation for its excellent productions of the classics while also promoting new and innovative American operas. Performances, staged in the restored Orpheum Theater at the end of Beale Street, have featured guest artists such as Kallen Esperian as well as stars from the Met. Musicians from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra accompany the opera. The Orpheum Theatre, located 203 South Main Street, is the site of performances. Tickets: USD20-USD70. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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1928 jewel box theater |
203 So. Main St (at Beale Street) Memphis, TN 38102 United States +1 901 525 7800 http://www.orpheum-memphis.com/ |
Having been slowly restored over the past 20 years, the Orpheum is now an astonishingly rich architectural treasure from the 1920s, with its statues, carved woodwork, velvet curtains and opulent lobby. This is the home of Opera Memphis, the Symphony Orchestra and the Ballet. It is also the venue for traveling Broadway musicals such as "Cats" and "The Phantom of the Opera". In the summer, the Orpheum shows classic movies like "Casablanca", along with trivia contests and sing-alongs—fun for the whole family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The heart of Memphis |
149 Union Ave (at Second Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 529 4000 / +1 800 732 2639 (Toll Free) http://www.peabodymemphis.com/ |
This place is a true southern original - perhaps the only hotel in the world where ducks live on the roof and ride the elevator to the main floor and promptly march to the lobby fountain every day at 10a. Restored to its late 19th-century elegance, the Peabody is the heart that pumps Memphis social life. On any given weekend, you can sit in the lobby bar and watch people come and go from charity events, weddings and high school proms. With its central location two blocks from Beale Street and its two superb restaurants, Dux and Chez Phillippe, the Peabody is well worth the cost. Famous guests that have stayed here include Robert E. Lee and William Faulkner. 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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Rockin' on the river |
145 Lt. George W. Lee Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 543 0800 http://www.memphisrocknsoul.org/ |
Elvis, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Stax Records, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, all called Memphis home. So, the river city is a natural choice for this museum. Highlights of the museum's permanent collection include several Elvis costumes, B.B. King's guitar (affectionately called "Lucille" by the legendary bluesman), and Dick Clark's American Bandstand podium. The museum also offers special displays, such as the current "Rock 'n' Soul: Social Crossroads" exhibit on loan from the Smithsonian Institute. Tickets: USD8.50 adults, USD5 youths, and USD7.50 seniors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vintage instruments |
97 South Second Street Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 726 4361 http://www.rhguitars.com |
This vintage guitar shop is located in the same building as the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, and is practically a museum itself. Check out the vintage guitars, speakers, and other equipment in the windows. You can also watch craftsmen repair beautiful old instruments. If you are in the market for a used Fender, Gibson, or Gretsch guitar, this is the place, but it's also worth a look for the non-musician, as well. Many national recording artists visit this shop when playing or recording in Memphis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic stop on Underground Railroad |
826 North Second Street (Burkle Estate/between Chelsea and Bickford) Memphis, TN 38126 United States +1 901 527 3427 |
This tiny house stands as a reminder of both a dark period in American history and the efforts of many to remedy the wrongs of slavery. A merchant named Jacob Burkle, who ran a stockyard before the American Civil War, provided a haven for many runaway slaves on their journey through the "Underground Railroad." Here you can see where they waited for the instructions that helped them find their way across the Mississippi River to freedom. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Greyhound dog racing |
1550 North Ingraham Park (off I-40) Memphis, TN 72301 United States +1 501 735 3670 / +1 501 467 6182 http://www.southlandgreyhound.... |
Just across the Mississippi River in the sister city of West Memphis, Arkansas, sits this popular greyhound-racing track, which is just a 15-minute ride from downtown Memphis. Since all forms of betting are illegal in Tennessee, this is the closest spot for you if you enjoy gambling on races. Southland Park boasts a take-out of only 19 percent, which means higher winnings for the park's lucky patrons. Dogs past their racing primes are offered for adoption to loving homes. A shuttle bus runs here from many of the downtown hotels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothic-style cathedral |
672-92 Poplar Avenue (Between Alabama and Hamlin) Memphis, TN 38105 United States +1 901 527 3361 |
Builders of churches in the U.S. in the 19th and early 20th centuries tended to borrow their designs from much older European constructions. Thus, this white stone cathedral, built in the late 1800s and early 1900s has the look of a 13th-century Gothic church from a town in Bavaria. W. Halsey Wood, the architect of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, designed it. Look for the altar dedicated to the nurses who died after contracting yellow fever from their patients during the epidemic of 1878. Many were treated here, in the previous St. Mary's building. 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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Where Elvis got his start |
706 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 521 0664 / +1 901 441 6249 http://www.sunstudio.com/ |
Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King: they all recorded here at Sun Studio. Founded by Sam Phillips in 1950, this studio became the heart of the Memphis sound. It is still a functioning studio, and modern musicians still record here to try to acquire a little of the magic. Take a tour and see exhibits relating to the artists who recorded here, including Carl Perkins, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and, of course, Elvis. Many visitors to Memphis cite this tour as the highlight of their stay. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Past NCAA Championship finalists |
1 Auction Ave (The Pyramid) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 678 2337 http://www.gotigersgo.com/ |
Memphis goes crazy for basketball, filling The Pyramid for every Tigers game. Many people remember the team by the university's former name, Memphis State University, who produced Penny Hardaway, star of the Phoenix Suns. Penny returns every year to put on a clinic for local kids. Tickets for Tigers games can be hard to come by; try the Web site to order tickets in advance, or call the team office at the university (+1 901 678 2331). The season runs November through March. 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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Victorian decorative arts |
680 Adams Avenue (at 2nd) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 526 1469 |
This 1870s house is part of Victorian Village, where the few homes in Memphis dating from the 1800s have been preserved and restored. In addition to the furniture and decorative arts displayed inside, the house also has an exhibit of clothing from the Victorian era. Look at the cinched waists and layers of velvet and wonder how the Victorian ladies survived the hot Memphis summers.Tours are held every half hour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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