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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The March of the Peabody Ducks
Levitt Shell
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
The Center for Southern Folklore
Elmwood Cemetery
Lichterman Nature Center
The Art Museum at the University of Memphis
Shelby Farms Park
The Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium
A. Schwab General Store
Graceland Meditation Garden
The Greenline
South Main Trolley Nights
Overton Park
The Wolf River Greenway
Beale Street Historic District
Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
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Memphis Made Brewing
Downtown Memphis Murals
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