Quick Summary:

  • Historic attractions and parks abound in Memphis, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion, which features a free-admission meditation garden open at select times.
  • Many area art and culture museums offer free admission daily or at select times throughout the month.
  • The city’s downtown district hosts diverse, music-focused cultural festivals throughout the year.
  • For lower-cost transportation to major attractions, visitors can use the city’s MATA public transit system, which provides bus and trolley services.
  • Some attractions are free only on certain days, so it’s important to check ahead before you go.


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1. The March of the Peabody Ducks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The March of the Peabody Ducks | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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2. Levitt Shell ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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4. The Center for Southern Folklore

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The Center for Southern Folklore | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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5. Elmwood Cemetery

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Elmwood Cemetery | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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6. Lichterman Nature Center

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Lichterman Nature Center | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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7. The Art Museum at the University of Memphis

Category: Museums & Culture
The Art Museum at the University of Memphis | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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8. Shelby Farms Park

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Shelby Farms Park | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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9. The Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium

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The Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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10. A. Schwab General Store

A. Schwab General Store | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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11. Graceland Meditation Garden

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Graceland Meditation Garden | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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12. The Greenline

The Greenline | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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13. South Main Trolley Nights

South Main Trolley Nights | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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14. Overton Park

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Overton Park | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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15. The Wolf River Greenway

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The Wolf River Greenway | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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16. Beale Street Historic District

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Beale Street Historic District | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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17. Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival

Category: Entertainment
Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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18. Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid

Category: Shopping
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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19. GPSMYCITY

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20. Memphis Made Brewing

Category: Food & Drink
Memphis Made Brewing | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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21. Downtown Memphis Murals

Downtown Memphis Murals | What is Free and Cheap to Do in Memphis, TN
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