Memphis Destination Planning Guide

ATTRACTIONS Walk through the gates of Graceland? Of course. No visit to Memphis would be complete without it… but have you thought about visiting the home of the Father of the Blues, W.C. Handy? Planning to stroll through Tom Lee Park and watch the sun go down over the Mississippi? Probably so…but have you considered wandering through historic Elmwood Cemetery where veterans of every war are laid to rest along with politicians and madams alike? A must see. The city is teeming with all the attractions a tourist dreams about and also the best-kept secrets you have been dying to know about. Ranging from the historical to the educational to the just plain entertaining, Memphis spares nothing in the way of fun and excitement for visitors of all ages. The numbered circle beside each attraction refers to the attraction’s location on the maps provided in this guide. Yellow box denotes advertiser. MEMPHIS MUSIC 1 K-10/11 eale B One of America’s most famous musical streets! Located in the heart of Downtown Memphis with 3 blocks of more than 30 nightclubs, restaurants and retail shops. Music includes traditional blues, rhythm and blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll. Catch a concert at Handy Park or attend one of the annual festivals or parades. 203 Beale St., Ste. 300 | 901-526-0110 Fax: 901-526-0125 | www.bealestreet.com • Gift Shop • Restaurant • Miles from Airport: 10 • 2 Street Entertainment District Fax: 901-332-1636 | www.elvis.com Group Contact: Nina Morris • Call for admission prices • Mar-Oct: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm • Nov: Open Daily 10am-4pm • ec-Feb: Open Daily 10am-4pm; D Mansion closed Tue • Tour length: varies • Audio-guided Mansion tour • Gift Shops • Restaurants • Miles from Downtown: 12 • Miles from Airport: 5 • Minimum Group Size: 15 • Group Admission: call for rates • Comp Policy: call for details • Reservations Suggested • Motorcoach Parking • 4 J/K-11 Gibson Guitar Factory Tours From cutting, binding and neck-fitting to painting, buffing and tuning, see and hear how, for over 100 years, Gibson has helped make the world of music what it is today and sets the tempo for where it’s going tomorrow. Located inside the Gibson Beale Street Showcase, one block south of Beale Street. 145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave. | 901-543-0800 www.gibson.com Group Contact: Nashid Madyun, 901-544-7998 • $10 Ages 12+ only • hu-Sat 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm; T Sun-Wed 12pm, 1pm and 2pm • Tour length: 45 min • Guides Available • Gift Shop • Miles from Airport: 10 • Minimum Group Size: 10 • Group Admission: $8 • Reservations Required • Motorcoach Parking • 5 K-11 Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum By the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution. From Elvis, Otis Redding, Johnny Cash and Isaac Hayes to Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Al Green and a host of others, the museum tells the story of the birth of rock ‘n’ roll and soul music. The museum features seven galleries and a digital audio guide. Located at 191 Beale St. and legendary Highway 61, “The Blues Highway,” on the plaza of FedExForum 901-205-2533 | Fax: 901-205-2534 www.memphisrocknsoul.org Group Contact: Kim Brown • $10 Adults; $7 Ages 5-17 • Open daily 10am-7pm; Last admission 6:15 pm • Tour length: 1 1/2-2 hrs • Gift Shop • Miles from Airport: 10 • Minimum Group Size: 20 • Group Admission: $8 Adults; $5 Ages 5-17 • Group Deposit Policy: 50% • omp Policy: student groups: 1 per 10; C tour groups: group leader and driver • Reservations Preferred • Motorcoach Parking • 6 L-13 and B-5 oulsville: S J-10 enter C Customized cultural excursions including southern meals and music can be arranged for small or large groups daily. Learn about the South from musicians, folk artists, cooks, craftspeople, and talkers. Blues, jazz, gospel, rockabilly, and soul music performances. Changing exhibitions of photography, folk arts and Southern crafts in addition to media shows. 119 S. Main St. | 901-525-3655 | Fax: 901-544-9965 www.southernfolklore.com Group Contact: Brian Paris • ree Admission to Folklore Store F and Galleries for individuals • Price of tours vary with programs and meals • on-Sat 11am-5pm; M Sundays and evenings by appt. • Tour length: 1-3 hours • Full service catering available • Minimum Group Size: 15 • Maximum Group Size: 200 • Reservations Required • Motorcoach Parking • C-7 Graceland Your group can experience Elvis at his home, Graceland. They’ll discover exciting videos, displays of authentic clothing and personal mementos, an amazing showcase of Elvis’s gold and platinum awards and more. The Platinum Tour features Graceland Mansion, Elvis Auto Museum, Elvis’s Custom Jets, Sincerely Elvis Exhibit and Elvis After Dark. 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd. | 901-332-3322 | 800-238-2000 3 for Southern Folklore and Café Celebrating great Memphis soul music made famous by Otis Redding, Booker T. & the MGs, Isaac Hayes, the Bar-Kays, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire, and others. Soulsville U.S.A. - where it all happened in the 1960s and 1970s. 926 E. McLemore | 901-946-2535 | Fax: 901-507-1463 www.staxmuseum.com Group Contact: Sheri Monroe • 10 Adults; $9 Ages 62+, Students and Military; $ $7 Ages 9-12; under 8 free with Adult admission • ar-Oct: Mon-Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm; M Nov-Feb: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm; closed some holidays • Tour length: 1 1/2 hrs • Gift Shop • Miles from Downtown: 2.5 • Miles from Airport: 10 • Minimum Group Size: 15 • Maximum Group Size: 250 • Group Admission: 15+ $1.50 off • Group Deposit Policy: call for rates • Comp Policy: 1 per 15; bus driver free • Reservations Required • Motorcoach Parking • 7 L-10/11 Sun Studio Take a guided tour through the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Learn the history of the most famous recording studio in the world. Experience outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis’ first microphone and hear the real history of the studio that launched Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King and many more. 706 Union Ave. | 901-521-0664 | 800-441-6249 Fax: 901-525-8055 | www.sunstudio.com Group Contact: john Schorr Stax Museum of American Soul Music 70 http://www.elvis.com http://www.bealestreet.com http://www.staxmuseum.com http://www.gibson.com http://www.southernfolklore.com http://www.sunstudio.com http://www.memphisrocknsoul.org

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Memphis Destination Planning Guide Contents Themed Itineraries Annual Events Meeting and Convention Services Memphis CVB Sales Staff Convention Facilities Hotels and Lodging Meeting/Event Planners Hotels and Lodging Tour/Travel Planners Attractions Dining Shopping Sports and Recreation Stages, Arenas and Entertainment Venues Theater and Performing Arts Sightseeing and Tour Services Around Town Transportation Airlines Business Services City Map Downtown Map

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