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1. Beale Street ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Beale Street
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2. Sun Studio ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sun Studio
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3. Graceland

Graceland
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4. Cooper-Young Historic District

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Cooper-Young Historic District
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5. Memphis Botanic Garden

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Memphis Botanic Garden
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6. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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7. National Civil Rights Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
National Civil Rights Museum
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8. Memphis National Cemetery

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Memphis National Cemetery
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9. Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
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10. Pink Palace Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Pink Palace Museum
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11. Children's Museum of Memphis

Category: Kids & Family
Children's Museum of Memphis
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12. Woodruff-Fontaine House

Woodruff-Fontaine House
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13. Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art
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14. Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN

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Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN
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15. Dixon Gallery & Gardens

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Dixon Gallery & Gardens
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16. AutoZone Park

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AutoZone Park
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17. Overton Park Shell

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Overton Park Shell
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18. FedExForum

FedExForum
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19. Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum
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20. Elmwood Cemetery

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Elmwood Cemetery
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21. Celtic Crossing

Celtic Crossing
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22. Withers Collection Museum & Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture
Withers Collection Museum & Gallery
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23. Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Category: Entertainment
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
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24. Memphis Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Memphis Zoo
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25. Blues Hall of Fame

Category: Attractions
Blues Hall of Fame
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located on the Mississippi River in Tennessee, Memphis is a popular destination for music and food enthusiasts. Stroll along Beale Street where you will find a diverse selection of music clubs, wedding venues, hotels, breakfast spots, family-friendly attractions, and romantic restaurants. Visit historic attractions on your trip.

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Memphis events:
- Memphis in May International Festival - Throughout May
- Graceland Elvis Week - August 8-16, 2025
- Memphis Italian Festival - May 29-31, 2025
- New Years Eve on Beale

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