Memphis Map and Tourist Guide 2009 - (Page MG3) © The Commercial Appeal GiBsoN GUitAR FACtoRY sUN stUDio memp h i s m U si C 1 3 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 www .bealestreet .com • 2 K-10/11 Beale street entertainment District Located on the trolley system in Downtown Memphis the Center’s galleries, performance spaces and Folklore Store bring the South to you. Performances vary from blues, jazz, gospel, rockabilly, and soul music on most weekends. Changing exhibitions of photography, folk art and Southern crafts. The Center produces the annual Memphis Music & Heritage Festival. 119 s . main st . | 901-525-3655 www .southernfolklore .com • Price: Free • Mon-Sat 11am-5pm; Sundays and evenings by appt. • Tour length: 1-3 hrs • J-10 Center for southern Folklore and Café Discover the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll experience at Elvis’ home, Graceland. You’ll discover exciting videos, displays of authentic clothing and personal mementos, an amazing showcase of gold and platinum awards and more. The Platinum Tour features Graceland Mansion, the Auto Museum, Elvis’ custom jets, Sincerely Elvis and Private Presley. 3734 elvis presley Blvd . 901-332-3322 | 800-238-2000 www .elvis .com • Call for admission prices • Mar-May: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm • June-Oct: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm • Nov: Open Daily 10am-4pm • Dec-Feb: Open Daily 10am-4pm; Mansion closed Tue • Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, call for other holiday hours • Tour length: 1-4 hrs • 4 C-7 Graceland • $10 Ages 5+ only • Tours: Mon-Sat 11am-4pm, every hour on the hour; Sun 12pm-4pm, every hour on the hour • Store hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-4pm • Reservations recommended • Tour length: 45 min • 5 Tour the floor of the Memphis manufacturing plant and learn how our talented craftspeople combine their skills with the latest in guitar technology to hand shape a silent block of wood and turn it into a beautiful musical instrument with a voice all its own. Located inside the Gibson Beale Street Showcase. 145 Lt . George W . Lee Ave . 901-544-7998 ext . 4075 www .gibson .com J/K-11 Gibson Guitar Factory tours 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. 191 Beale st . | on the plaza of FedexForum | 901-205-2533 www .memphisrocknsoul .org • $10 Adults; $7 ages 5-17 • Open daily 10am-7pm • Last Admission 6:15 pm • Tour length: 1.5-2 hrs • 6 K-11 memphis Rock ‘n’ soul museum www .staxmuseum .com • $12 Adults; $11 Seniors 62+, Active Military and Students with ID; $9 Ages 9-12 with Adult admission; under 8 free with Adult or Senior admission; FREE for Stax Museum Members; 15% discount to AAA Members • Group rates (15+): $10.50 Adults; $9.50 Seniors 62+, Active Military and Students with ID; $7.50 Ages 3-12; FREE for Tour Bus Drivers with paid Group admission, Children under 3 yrs., 1 Free admission for every 15 paid • Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm; Closed Mondays • Gift Shop open during Museum hours • Tour length: 1.5 hrs • 7 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 L-13 / B-5 stax museum of American soul music 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 | www .sunstudio .com • Price: $12 • Open daily 10am-6pm; closed some holidays • Tour length: 45 min • L-10/11 sun studio 3 http://www.staxmuseum.com http://www.elvis.com http://www.bealestreet.com http://www.memphisrocknsoul.org http://www.sunstudio.com http://www.southernfolklore.com http://www.gibson.com
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