The home of Elvis Presley, Graceland is the most famous attraction in Memphis. Elvis purchased the mansion in 1957 and lived there until his death in 1977. His rags to riches story embodies the American Dream and Graceland has plenty to interest the casual visitor as well as the devoted fan. The tour of the mansion includes the gloriously tasteless ‘jungle room’, with its floor to ceiling carpets that Elvis designed himself. In the Meditation Garden, visitors can see Elvis’ grave, which is always covered with bouquets and wreaths, sent by adoring fans from all over the world. At Graceland Plaza, opposite the mansion, are a number of exhibitions dedicated to different areas of the singer’s life and obsessions. These include an Automobile Museum, containing his famous pink Cadillac.

3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard
Tel: (800) 238 2000 (reservations) or (901) 332 3322.
Website : www.elvis-presley.com

Transport : By car I-55 from Memphis, exit 5-B. Alternatively, a free shuttle bus departs from Elvis Presley’s Memphis (a Downtown restaurant) from 1130 onwards.

Opening hours : Mon-Sat 0900-1700, Sun 1000-1600. Mansion tour not available on Tues in Nov-Feb.

Admission : Platinum Tour, which includes all attractions: US$25 (concessions available).

Beale Street is a great place to take in Memphis night life. Beale Street is a must-see for out-of-town visitors and people who love Memphis music. Beale street offers many hot entertainment spots; you can dance to the bands that play in the open in Handy Park, or mingle in the night clubs that line Beale Street. Beale Street is where the Blues was born and lives on to this day. In addition to the rich musical heritage, Beale Street has a rich history; at A. Schwabs -- a century old dry-goods store -- browsers can shop for bargains in the manner that Memphians shopped one hundred years ago.

The Lichterman Nature Center is one of America's most innovative nature centers. Perfect for family outings, the nature center has recently completed an expansion project that includes: visitors center, nature store, special events pavilion and lawn, improved nature trails and amphitheater, new lake boardwalks and two teaching pavilions.

The recently expanded and remodeled Pink Palace Museum is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. You can walk through a replica of the first self-service grocery store in the country, Clarence Saunders' Piggly Wiggly. Explore the cultural and natural history of the Mid-South through exciting exhibits, dioramas and audio-visuals. Trace Memphis' development from the time of Spanish explorers through the Civil War and the yellow fever epidemics. Learn from the award-winning medical exhibit how health care grew to be Memphis' largest industry.
You will also see how dinosaurs and fossils dramatically chronicle our ever-changing planet. Discover the secrets of Memphis' most successful entrepreneurs and how they have impacted business worldwide in the Society of Entrepreneurs Hall of Honor. The Museum also hosts a number of touring exhibits for you to see and experience throughout the year. A schedule of operating hours and prices are available online.

The Memphis Zoo preserves wildlife through education, conservation and research. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to providing a naturalistic and enriching sanctuary for our animals and a clean, friendly, entertaining and educational experience for our guests.

Take a guided tour through the "Birthplace of Rock N' Roll!" The Tour explains the history of the most famous recording studio in the world, where the blending of Blues and Country music came together in the big bang of Rock N' Roll. Hear outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis' first microphone, see loads of memorabilia and hear the real, complete story of the studio that launched the careers of Johnny Cash, Rufus Thomas, Charlie Rich, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Howlin' Wolf, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley & many others!

The Memphis International Cultural Series was established in 1989 to continue the success of the Ramesses the Great exhibition that drew approximately 675,000 visitors to downtown Memphis in 1987. Since that time, WONDERS has produced seven blockbuster exhibitions including Catherine the Great, Splendors of the Ottoman Sultans, The Etruscans, Napoleon, Imperial Tombs of China, TITANIC: The Exhibition, Ancestors of the Incas, and has hosted World War II Through Russian Eyes. WONDERS exhibitions are presented in 40,000 square feet of galleries modeled after the architecture of the featured culture or historical era.

The Pyramid Arena in Memphis Tennessee is one of the most uniquely designed structures on earth. The 32 story Pyramid is the third largest pyramid in the world and soars even taller than the Statue of Liberty or the Taj Mahal. Managed and operated by SMG, this 21,000 seat sports and entertainment facility is home to the NBA Memphis Grizzlies and the University of Memphis Men's Basketball Program and is well known for hosting national basketball tournaments, concerts and family shows.

The Memphis Rock `n' Soul Museum, featuring the Smithsonian Institution's Rock 'n' Soul: Social Crossroads exhibition, a dazzling chronology of rebellious hearts and echoes that shaped “the Memphis Sound.” Artifacts, pictures, words-- and of course, music-highlight slices of our cultural and musical past. Memphis produced more than 120 Top 20 hits, songs born in a city some musicologists call “The Holy Ground of American music.” Seven galleries examine the history of Memphis music and its impact on cultural change. An advanced audio gallery guide is offered free with every admission and shares 400 hours of information, music, and never-heard-before interviews with dozens of famous figures in rock 'n' soul history. Located in the Beale Street Entertainment District on the second floor of the new Gibson Guitar Factory.

Mud Island is the nation's only significant tribute to the mighty Mississippi River. Mud Island is a popular tourist attraction, a public park and a recreational area enjoyed by thousands of people annually.