Memphis Destination Planning Guide 2009 - (Page 4) Perched high on a bluff overlooking the slow rolling Mississippi, Memphis marches to the beat of the blues, of Stax-era Soul, of the countless neighborhood barbeque shacks and the King’s own Graceland. It’s the kind of city that spills up from the soil, that lingers on the melancholy mojo of the best guitar you’ve ever heard. From music landmarks to restaurants, from FedExForum to the acclaimed zoo, from the elegant hotels to the mystical nightclubs on legendary Beale Street, there’s just something real about Memphis, an irresistible soul that’s drawn people here for more than a century. walK the line: froM Blues to soul and roCK ‘n’ roll graCeland www.elvis.com | 901-332-3322 Now that the legendary home to Elvis Presley and his family is a National Historic Landmark, we can argue that a trip to Memphis that doesn’t include a tour of Graceland is an act of treason against the state. Well, maybe just against the city of Memphis. Either way the 14-acre home of the King is a mustdo for any visitor. Take in the mansion, the Hall of Gold, “Sincerely Elvis” museum, the vintage automobile collection and his airplanes. That’s right, there’s more than one. • Audio tours available in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. • Some attractions are available for special events and private parties • Suggested Tour Times: (does not include shopping time) Platinum Tour—3 hours; Mansion Tour—1 ½ hours Beale street www.bealestreet.com | 901-526-0110 When the blues migrated north from the Delta it found a permanent home in Memphis, and that home is alive and well today on Beale Street. Dance to the many bands and artists that perform in open-air Handy Park or spend a night sliding in and out of 1520 nightclubs, like B.B. King’s Blues Club, Rum Boogie Café or King’s Palace. If good food in authentic settings appeals to you, be sure and visit Itta Bena, a warm, friendly place to eat, drink, and have fun in an historic Beale Street environment. Or better yet, hit the district in May when the city jams with music, food and fun during our annual Memphis in May festival. 4 beale street http://www.elvis.com http://www.bealestreet.com
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