Elvis's Graceland, B.B. King's Beale Street, and the soul music of the Mississippi flowing through downtown.
Memphis is Tennessee's largest city on the Mississippi River — birthplace of blues music, the cradle of rock 'n' roll, and a gem of American food culture. Beale Street, Graceland, and Sun Studio make Memphis a must-visit for music lovers.
12M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
March–May or September–November
Top sights & experiences
- 🎸 Beale Street – Birthplace of the Blues
- 🏠 Graceland – Elvis's Home
- 🎙️ Sun Studio
- ✊ National Civil Rights Museum
- 🦆 Peabody Hotel Ducks
- 🍖 Central BBQ
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