Traveling in Memphis is a real fun because the area lingers on the warm breeze with the sweet smoke of barbeque pits and the melancholy mojo of the best guitar you might have ever heard of. There's something special and real about Memphis. From the holy grails of musical landmarks to the restaurants, from the basketball courts to the acclaimed zoo, there's an irresistible soul that draws more and more people to the city.
While traveling in Memphis , one of the primary attractions is Graceland which is a veritable Elvis theme park. It contains king's jets, cars, motorcycles, records and films on the grave site of Elvis. It is an amusement park where you can enjoy with your whole family and friends.
National Civil Rights Museum is another famous traveling spot of Memphis. The museum focuses on the Civil rights Movement in America through private collections, exhibitions, research and educational programs. It is a historical museum where you can gain knowledge and have fun at the same time.
Sun Studio is a legendary tourist attraction which makes this a popular spot. The merchandise is good quality and the tour guides are quite knowledgeable.
Memphis Rock ‘n' Soul Museum features the Smithsonian's “Rock n' Roll”. The place is dedicated to the artists and the music that shaped the legacy of Memphis Sound.
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Another popular traveling spot in Memphis is the Peabody Hotel which is famous for the procession of the ducks every day at 11 in the morning.
Mud Island River Park is another popular tourist destination which contains a 52-acre park that is home to the River Walk and the Mississippi River Museum accessible only with the help of a footbridge.
National Ornamental Metal Museum is also an exciting spot as this museum contains many specimens of delicately wrought metal work. You can watch some extraordinary metal works at the museum.
Dixon Gallery and Gardens is an art museum which specializes in impressionist and post-impressionist paintings. The museum features the works of Matisse, Renoir, Gaugin, Cassat and Turner.
Some of the other traveling spots in Memphis are:
- Slave Haven
- Beale Street
- B.B. King's Blues Club
- Sharpe Planetarium
- Pink Palace Museum
- Woodruff-Fontaine House
- Children's Museum of Memphis
- Memphis Zoo
- Stax Museum of American Soul Music
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