Guidebook for Memphis
Entertainment & Activities
Memphis Grizzlies Games are a civic party and some of the most affordable tickets in the NBA!
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191 Beale StMemphis Grizzlies Games are a civic party and some of the most affordable tickets in the NBA!
Well, you sure shouldn't come all the way to Memphis without seeing the sun set on the Mighty Mississippi. Perhaps even pack a picnic.
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Tom Lee Park
Riverside DriveWell, you sure shouldn't come all the way to Memphis without seeing the sun set on the Mighty Mississippi. Perhaps even pack a picnic.
Oldest continuously operating business on Beale. Great gift store, now with an old fashioned Soda Fountain. If you visit Beale St, don't miss it!
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A. Schwab
163 Beale StOldest continuously operating business on Beale. Great gift store, now with an old fashioned Soda Fountain. If you visit Beale St, don't miss it!
Take the family to church. You may get lucky and hear the Reverand Al Green officiate. But even if he's not there, you'll still hear some great gospel. Family friendly too!
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Full Gospel Tabernacle
787 Hale RdTake the family to church. You may get lucky and hear the Reverand Al Green officiate. But even if he's not there, you'll still hear some great gospel. Family friendly too!
It's a kid friendly game centric bar with vintage video games, ping pong et al, and living rooms you can rent by the hour with sofas an large screens. I the Broad Ave. Arts district which is worth it
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Rec Room
3000 Broad AveIt's a kid friendly game centric bar with vintage video games, ping pong et al, and living rooms you can rent by the hour with sofas an large screens. I the Broad Ave. Arts district which is worth it
Frequently on Best in the US lists, our zoo is so charming proms and weddings are held there. Plus a water feature that the kiddos can play in helps beat the Memphis heat.
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Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlFrequently on Best in the US lists, our zoo is so charming proms and weddings are held there. Plus a water feature that the kiddos can play in helps beat the Memphis heat.
Surrounded by the MS River, it includes a miniature replica of the river that you can wade in while you learn about the topography of the Delta and the power of the Big Muddy.
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Mud Island
Surrounded by the MS River, it includes a miniature replica of the river that you can wade in while you learn about the topography of the Delta and the power of the Big Muddy.
Sightseeing
Just Google Time Is Tight by Booker T and The MGs. Really do it now while you read our listing! Stax is a must!
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveJust Google Time Is Tight by Booker T and The MGs. Really do it now while you read our listing! Stax is a must!
It will make an impression on you! Aside: Our home was built by an architect as his family's first home. Many years later his partner was part of the team that designed Graceland!
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Graceland
It will make an impression on you! Aside: Our home was built by an architect as his family's first home. Many years later his partner was part of the team that designed Graceland!
Memphis is unique in it's demographics and it's central role in the national struggle for Civil Rights, a particularly defining characteristic of the Delta region. Giants have walked here.
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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StMemphis is unique in it's demographics and it's central role in the national struggle for Civil Rights, a particularly defining characteristic of the Delta region. Giants have walked here.
Metal working is a timeless craft, and the National Ornamental Metal museum is also a working foundry. It is in a beautiful location, often has fun family events and workshops. On the river bluff!
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Metal Müzesi
374 Metal Museum DrMetal working is a timeless craft, and the National Ornamental Metal museum is also a working foundry. It is in a beautiful location, often has fun family events and workshops. On the river bluff!
Elvis, Johnny Cash, BB King, Ike Turner, Howlin' Wolf, Junior Parker, Rufus Thomas, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Charlie Feathers, Charlie Rich and Jerry Lee Lewis. And it's still a working Studio.
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Sun Studio
706 Union AveElvis, Johnny Cash, BB King, Ike Turner, Howlin' Wolf, Junior Parker, Rufus Thomas, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Charlie Feathers, Charlie Rich and Jerry Lee Lewis. And it's still a working Studio.
All aboard! The spirit of New Orleans will get you there, possibly overnight. With a bar car. That's the way to see the Delta. Theres also a great record-centric bar, movie theater and more
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Memphis Central Station
545 S Main StAll aboard! The spirit of New Orleans will get you there, possibly overnight. With a bar car. That's the way to see the Delta. Theres also a great record-centric bar, movie theater and more
Rooftop offers great views, Lobby Bar offers ducks on parade. The Peabody is not on Peabody Ave, but it is on the list of best known attractions in Memphis!
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The Peabody Memphis
149 Union AveRooftop offers great views, Lobby Bar offers ducks on parade. The Peabody is not on Peabody Ave, but it is on the list of best known attractions in Memphis!
Elvis' family moved into this downtown public housing when he was a young teen, & he cut his teeth on the local bluesmiths playing in the area. Private condos now, his apt. is open to the public.
Lauderdale Courts
Elvis' family moved into this downtown public housing when he was a young teen, & he cut his teeth on the local bluesmiths playing in the area. Private condos now, his apt. is open to the public.
The jewel in the crown of midtown. If you love historic homes, drive, bike or walk this street.
South Belvedere Boulevard
South Belvedere BoulevardThe jewel in the crown of midtown. If you love historic homes, drive, bike or walk this street.
Food Scene
Great looking diner, Elvis was a patron. Getcha a classic breakfast or a PB and Banana sammie. Featured in Jim Jarmusch's epic Memphis movie Mystery Train.
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The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main StGreat looking diner, Elvis was a patron. Getcha a classic breakfast or a PB and Banana sammie. Featured in Jim Jarmusch's epic Memphis movie Mystery Train.
It is not an exaggeration. This is the worlds best fried chicken. Skip the sides, they are nothing to write home about, have another piece of chicken instead.
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StIt is not an exaggeration. This is the worlds best fried chicken. Skip the sides, they are nothing to write home about, have another piece of chicken instead.
Lunchbox Eats
288 S 4th StInteresting take on southern food. Charming little lunch spot.
Some of the best BBQ in town. Plus Cornish Hens! A hole in the wall, near St Jude, the food's well worth the visit.
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Cozy Corner Restaurant
735 North PkwySome of the best BBQ in town. Plus Cornish Hens! A hole in the wall, near St Jude, the food's well worth the visit.
Classic little soul food joint with good chicken and friendly staff. just a block away.
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Peggy's
326 South Cleveland StreetClassic little soul food joint with good chicken and friendly staff. just a block away.
Good, natural farm to table food and regionally sourced crafts and gifts. Good place for lunch before Sun, very nearby Sam Phillips studio. On the Cleveland St. trolley line (under renovation 2015)
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The Trolley Stop Market
704 Madison AveGood, natural farm to table food and regionally sourced crafts and gifts. Good place for lunch before Sun, very nearby Sam Phillips studio. On the Cleveland St. trolley line (under renovation 2015)
Great neighborhood for food, booze and shopping. Good people watching too. Free parking at First Congo, the large yellow church on the southeast side of the intersection.
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Cooper-Young
Great neighborhood for food, booze and shopping. Good people watching too. Free parking at First Congo, the large yellow church on the southeast side of the intersection.
The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveKimble's favorite BBQ is also Memphis' favorite BBQ
Anothe top BBQ joint, they even have a bbq portabella sammie so the vegetarian can get in on the smokey goodness. Ribs and wings, hommade chips and potato salad are some of our favs.
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Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central AveAnothe top BBQ joint, they even have a bbq portabella sammie so the vegetarian can get in on the smokey goodness. Ribs and wings, hommade chips and potato salad are some of our favs.
Historic, bustling restaurant and theater district w a $3 parking garage and a $2 Ride the Roo Shuttle to get you from here to Cooper Young so you can safely enjoy Midtown's 2 fav intersections.
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Overton Square
2101 Madison AveHistoric, bustling restaurant and theater district w a $3 parking garage and a $2 Ride the Roo Shuttle to get you from here to Cooper Young so you can safely enjoy Midtown's 2 fav intersections.
Get the tapatio. A friend once tipped me that any Mexican that has the ham is muy bueno. Si!
El Mezcal
1492 Union AveGet the tapatio. A friend once tipped me that any Mexican that has the ham is muy bueno. Si!
Little Italy Midtown
1495 Union AveNY stile slices and more.
Incredibly good. Nationally ranked, high end wine and dine.
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Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
39 S Main StIncredibly good. Nationally ranked, high end wine and dine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool Dive, great Juke Box, delicious burgers. Also used to be the place for the after party for many a Beale Street musician back in the day. And it was once a brothel. Be sure to explore upstairs.
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Earnestine & Hazel's
531 S Main StCool Dive, great Juke Box, delicious burgers. Also used to be the place for the after party for many a Beale Street musician back in the day. And it was once a brothel. Be sure to explore upstairs.
Beer made from the "Worlds Sweetest Water". No kidding, we sit on top of a sand filtered aquafer. This, according to waterworld.com. Memphis is the Saudi Arabia of water! And Boscos has a restaurant!
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Boscos Squared
2120 Madison AveBeer made from the "Worlds Sweetest Water". No kidding, we sit on top of a sand filtered aquafer. This, according to waterworld.com. Memphis is the Saudi Arabia of water! And Boscos has a restaurant!
Murphy's
1589 Madison AveYou know that bar thats tons of fun when there's live music, but not so much otherwise?
In trending Crosstown, the HiTone is the definitive local live music club. 2 show rooms and a lounge.
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The Hi Tone
282-284 N Cleveland StIn trending Crosstown, the HiTone is the definitive local live music club. 2 show rooms and a lounge.
The Cove
2559 Broad AvePrettiest pirate themed bar in Memphis.
Another great dive bar, and the oldest in Memphis. It's small, beer + setups, cash only, and sometimes crowded esp if there's a band. Still a good place to get your drink on.
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Lamplighter Lounge
1702 Madison AveAnother great dive bar, and the oldest in Memphis. It's small, beer + setups, cash only, and sometimes crowded esp if there's a band. Still a good place to get your drink on.
Do you like 80s soul? How about dancing on a stage that's lit from below a la Sat. Nt. Fever...with a stripper pole? Executive seating and cold 40s? Channel your inner Prince and get on down to the coolest club in town.
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Paula & Raiford's Disco
14 S 2nd StDo you like 80s soul? How about dancing on a stage that's lit from below a la Sat. Nt. Fever...with a stripper pole? Executive seating and cold 40s? Channel your inner Prince and get on down to the coolest club in town.
Best Juke Joint in town, and many say the live best blues you'll hear while in Memphis. Thurs-Sat. Cash only: 40s and setups and good wings. $10 cover, ass shaking fun.
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Wild Bills Memphis
1580 Vollintine AveBest Juke Joint in town, and many say the live best blues you'll hear while in Memphis. Thurs-Sat. Cash only: 40s and setups and good wings. $10 cover, ass shaking fun.
Essentials
Memphis Farmers Market
566 S Front StSeasonal and Farm Fresh!
Arts & Culture
Theater, concerts and touring comedians in our beautiful historic downtown theater.
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Orpheum Theater
203 S Main StTheater, concerts and touring comedians in our beautiful historic downtown theater.
The Levitt Shell makes Memphis a better place. Free concerts Th-Sun in the summer. Pack anything in you'd like or buy from food trucks. It's a greaat scene and sight of Elvis' first professional gig
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Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar AveThe Levitt Shell makes Memphis a better place. Free concerts Th-Sun in the summer. Pack anything in you'd like or buy from food trucks. It's a greaat scene and sight of Elvis' first professional gig
Minglewood Hall
1555 Madison AveMid sized venue great for touring acts.
Shopping
Shangri-La Records
1916 Madison AveDeep stacks and knowledgeable staff make this a favorite.
Kimbrough Fine Wine & Spirits
1483 Union AveNearest liquor and wine store.
Joe's Cool Sign (and the beer and wine growler stations).
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Joe's Wines & Liquor
1681 Poplar AveJoe's Cool Sign (and the beer and wine growler stations).
Because Rolling Stone Magazine named Goner one of it's best record stores in the country, because it's also a label, because it's a Memphis institution, and the curator of Gonerfest every September.
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Goner Records
2152 Young AveBecause Rolling Stone Magazine named Goner one of it's best record stores in the country, because it's also a label, because it's a Memphis institution, and the curator of Gonerfest every September.