Memphis, Tennessee is a delightful western Tennessee city on the banks of the gorgeous Mississippi River, home to some of the United States' top attractions connected to the history of American popular music. The city is best known as the former home of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley, whose Graceland estate has been preserved as a living history museum.

In hip Beale Street district, visitors can view the legendary Sun Studio recording studios, which launched the careers of international icons like B.B. King.

Cultural attractions abound, including family-friendly museums like the Blues Hall of Fame and Stax Museum, the Peabody Place Museum, and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

Unique outdoor attractions include Mud Island River Park, which recreates the historic terrain and ecosystem of the Lower Mississippi River Valley, and the Memphis Zoo, which showcases one of the only panda exhibits in North America.

If you are interested in music, watch this quick video of Memphis highlights.

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