Attractions
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The Peabody Memphis is central to many downtown Memphis attractions. Our exquisite hotel is just two blocks from the world-famous Beale Street entertainment district, Peabody Place and the Peabody Place Museum, the Memphis Museum of Rock & Soul, FedEx Forum - home of the Memphis Grizzlies, and AutoZone Park - home of the Memphis Redbirds. Only minutes away are more Memphis tourist attractions such as the STAX Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis Zoo, Graceland and Sun Studios. Easily accessible by trolley is the Civil Rights Museum, Pyramid, and the South Main Street arts and boutique district, where creative and unique art and fashions can be found.
Museums & Tours
The Memphis Rock 'n' Roll Soul Museum - The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum's exhibition about the birth of rock and soul music, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world.
Gibson Guitar Factory and Museum - Take a complete tour of the Gibson Beale Street Showcase in Memphis. This memorable tour of Gibson's Memphis guitar factory consists of an intimate viewing of the facility as Gibson's skilled luthiers craft some of the finest guitars in the world.
National Civil Rights Museum - Includes an overview of some of the world's most crucial human rights movements and the achievements gained through the efforts and sacrifices of courageous individuals who stood by their convictions. This year celebrates the Museum's 11th anniversary.
Graceland - If you're looking for fun things to do in Memphis and enjoy visiting celebrity homes, don't miss touring Elvis's 14-acre estate in Memphis, Tennessee. Touring Graceland is a one-of-a-kind experience that will lead you on Elvis's fascinating journey to superstardom. You and your family will experience the cultural changes that led to the birth of Rock 'n' Roll and see, first-hand, how Elvis became the most celebrated entertainer in the world.
Beale Street
It first rang out over the cotton fields of Mississippi Delta. It migrated to the streets and clubs of Memphis. It went on to influence the sound of music all over the world. Memphis is the home of Blues and the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll. And it all starts here on Beale Street.
With over 25 clubs and shops to choose from Beale Street has something to offer almost everyone. You could slip into Wet Willies and get some of the best daiquiris on the street or you could mosey on down to Blues City Cafe and sample some of the best ribs in the world. Art galleries, t-shirts, good music, getting your fortune told, strange cargo, you name it and Beale St. probably has it.
Shopping
The South Main Arts District - offers shopping that's referred to by many customers as "a bite of the Big Apple with a dash of Southern hospitality." On a stroll down South Main and its side streets you'll find treasures from Memphis and around the world. The shops and galleries offer art, objects and apparel from local craftspeople and designers as well as internationally known artists. You'll find exquisite gifts, stunning contemporary and traditional appointments for the home and designer fashions for the discriminating.
Visit the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.memphistravel.com for more activities, shopping, dining and entertainment in and around Memphis.