No matter if you’re a rock and roll fanatic or you just need a vacation, the birthplace of rock and roll is an exciting getaway destination for thousands of visitors each year. Check out these five incredible things to do in Memphis.
1. Visit the Graceland Mansion
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Attracting over 600,000 visitors each year, you don’t want to sit out on this one. Once home to the King of Rock and Roll, the Graceland Mansion is the second most visited home in the nation right after the White House. This astounding historical site features tours through the mansion, Elvis’s airplane and motorcycle collection, the Graceland stables, and other exhibits. No matter if you’re an Elvis fan or not, this attraction offers an incredible adventure for all.
2. Head to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum
People know the city for its musical roots, making the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum a popular attraction. Step back in time and travel through the years of music-making for a complete history of the city’s musical culture, and discover the amazing stories of the artists who worked their way to fame in Memphis. Admission is just $11 for adults and $8 for children for this spectacular adventure.
3. Relax Along the Mississippi
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If rock and roll isn’t your cup of tea, there is plenty more to do in the city than listen to music. Take a tour along the Mississippi River, the fourth longest river in the world, with Memphis Riverboats, where you can enjoy a sightseeing adventure or a delicious barbecue dinner cruise. While the river stretches 2,350 miles, five miles of the massive beauty is home to several Memphis public parks, where you can fish, go canoeing, enjoy a picnic, or simply relax along the banks.
4. Go Shopping
If you find yourself in need of a new vehicle while there, check out the DriveTime used cars in Memphis, they have almost anything you can imagine. Spend some time at the Avenue Carriage Crossing shopping center, featuring over 75 shops and restaurants, and pick up a cup of coffee and shop for clothes, household items, beauty products, and more. Discover more than shopping at the Wolfchase Galleria, offering over 130 businesses, a six-screen cinema, and a carousel all in one convenient location.
5. Enjoy the Memphis Zoo
Ranked number one on TripAdvisor for things to do in Memphis, the Memphis Zoo is a must-see attraction. The zoo features more than 70 acres of exhibits and is home to over 3,500 animals of more than 500 species. With history dating back to 1906 and over $77 million dollars put into renovations over the past two decades, this zoo is a truly unique spectacle. Meet monkeys, pandas, elephants, giraffes, ostriches, zebras, hippos, and countless bird, snakes, cats, and sea creature species among countless other animals for just $15 per adult and $10 per child.
Whether you love rock and roll or just want to relax on your time off, Memphis offers countless attractions to give you the getaway experience that you need.
