See what the experts are saying about Memphis. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Best free things to do
Walkin' in Memphis: The paved trails and grassy expanse of Tom Lee Park downtown provide breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and Memphis skyline. Take a brisk walk or loll on a bench and watch the barges glide by on their way to New O... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
For information on the state of Tennessee, contact the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development, P.O. Box 23170, Nashville, TN 37202 (tel. 800/836-6200 or 615/741-2158). Before heading to Music City, you can get more information on the cit... Continue reading »
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When to go
Climate -- Summer is the peak tourist season in Nashville and Memphis. Unless you're specifically visiting Nashville for the Country Music Fan Fair in June, or going to Graceland for Elvis Week in August, you might want to avoid traveling dur... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
January Elvis Presley's Birthday Tribute, Graceland. International gathering of Presley fans to celebrate the birthday of "The King" (tel. 800/238-2000). Around January 8. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, citywide. Events to memorial... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Memphis is served by the following airlines: American Airlines (tel. 800/433-7300); Delta (tel. 800/221-1212); KLM (tel. 800/374-7747); Northwest (tel. 800/225-2525); Southwest (tel. 800/435-9792); United Airlines (tel. 800/241-65... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Packages for the Independent Traveler Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Travel Insurance The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get es... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Passports For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the "Foreign Entry Requirement" Web page of the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov. International visitors can obtain a... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Plane There is no plane service between Nashville and Memphis. You will have to rent a car and drive the three-hour distance between the two cities. Interstate 40, also known as "The Music Highway," has several interesting diversions al... Continue reading »
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Money
It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel b... Continue reading »
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Each time you take a flight or drive a car CO2 is released into the atmosphere. You can help neutralize this danger to our planet through "carbon offsetting" -- paying someone to reduce your CO2 emissions by the same amount you've added. Carb... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
Nashville and Memphis have a wealth of hotel options, most of which are large chains. It's worth noting that Memphis was the site of the first Holiday Inn, founded by local entrepreneur Kemmons Wilson. Today Memphis has a large corporate pres... Continue reading »
Memphis Travel Experiences
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Sun Records, Beale Street and Graceland
We left our hotel early in the morning and headed to Memphis. My dad had just watched a show on Beale street and Sun Studios the night be... Continue reading »
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Walking in Memphis
As promised yesterday the results of the Frustration match: Sue won!!!!!!! much to Matt’s disgust. We got up this morning at about... Continue reading »
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Celebrity Ducks?
Tourists to Memphis, Tennessee immediately flock to jazz cafés on Beale Street, pay homage to Elvis at Graceland, and check out Sun Studi... Continue reading »
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Memphis, Tennessee
As Paul Simon's song says - We're going to Gracelands, Gracelands, Memphis Tennessee.We arrive a little early. We thought it was ou... Continue reading »
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Anybody for a fried peanut butter and 'nanner sam...
We woke up this morning and tackled Louisville. We started off with the Louisville Slugger Museum, where they make the bats. They weren't... Continue reading »
Popular Memphis Hotels
- River Inn Of Harbor Town
- Hyatt Place Memphis Primacy Parkway
- Madison Hotel
- Staybridge Suites
- Peabody Hotel
- Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar
- Embassy Suites Memphis
- The Westin Beale Street Memphis
- Hyatt Place Wolfchase Galleria
- Memphis Marriott
