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The birthplace of American blues and rock 'n' roll music and the scene of some poignant events in American history, Memphis is thick with culturally significant attractions. At tiny Sun Studio, still a working recording studio and now historic landmark, Elvis recorded his first hits, as did Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and BB King. At Graceland, Elvis Aaron Presley reigned king and now lies buried next to the swimming pool. Tours of the site are an essential part of a trip to Memphis. In 1968 Martin Luther King, Jr. was gunned down at the Lorraine Motel, now home to the National Civil Rights Museum. A monorail crosses the Mississippi River to Mud Island River Park, where exhibits depict the historical and cultural importance of the river. Along Beale Street, blues music pumps into your veins and the sweet scent of BBQ ribs fills the air. Memphis is an excellent walking city: it's easy to get from downtown hotels to sporting events, many museums and performing arts venues on foot.
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Deb Miller Landau has written eight Lonely Planet guidebooks, including books on the USA, Caribbean, and the South.

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    Festivals
    Fine Dining
    History
    Kids' Museums
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    Professional Sports
    Romance
    Theme Parks
    Zoo

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Located in the Southwestern corner of the state of Tennessee
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Memphis Must See/Do

  1. Mud Island River Park
  2. Sun Studio
  3. Graceland
  4. Brooks Museum of Art
  5. Memphis Zoo

Memphis See It Next Time

  1. Pink Palace Museum
  2. Ride the Ducks
  3. Magevney House
  4. Police Museum

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Memphis is a fun, vibrant city year round.

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