Local Info
Make It a Mini Vacation!
Arriving early? Turn your trip into a small getaway! The weekend before the event, explore some of the local sights and attractions at your own pace. From charming downtown shops to historic landmarks and natural beauty, there’s plenty to enjoy in the area. Plan a little extra time and make the most of your visit!
Museums:
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, TN 38103
901-521-9699 www.civilrightsmuseum.org
Adults $20.00
Mon, Wed-Sun 9:00AM - 6:00pm
Located at the Lorraine Motel
Woodruff - Fontaine House & Museum
680 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN 38105
901-526-1469 www.woodruff-fonuaine.org
Adults - $16.00 Seniors (65+) $13.00
Wed-Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm
French Victorian mansion, home to two prominent Memphis families, restored to 1871.
Pink Palace Museum, Mansion, Planetarium & Giant Screen Theater
3050 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
901-636-2362 https://moshmemphis.com
General - $21.75 Senior (60+) $20.75
Tuesday-Sunday 10:30am-5:00pm
Museum, mansion, Planetarium, & giant screen theater
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
901-544-6200 www.brooksmuseum.org
Adult $18, Senior (55+) $15
Wed 10a-4p, Thurs 10a-8p, Fri 10a-4p
Sat 10a-5p (Free 10a-12p) Sun 11a-5p
Blues Hall of Fame
421 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
901-527-2583 www.blues.org
Adults $15
Tues-Sat 10a - 5p
Exhibits & history with all that is blues culture.
Fire Museum of Memphis
118 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
901-636-5650 www.firemuseum.com
Adult $10, Seniors (60+) $9.00
Mon-Sat 9a - 4:30p
Located in the renovated Fire Engine House #1 - museum for education and fire safety
Mallory-Neely Historic Property
652 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105
901-636-0797 https://moshmemphis.com
$16.00 - Guided Tours Friday & Saturday 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm
Located in the Victorian Village Historic District - retains all of the original furniture, interiors, and artifacts from 100 years ago.
Hernando Museum
Music History:
Graceland
Elvis Presely Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
901-332-3322 www.graceland.com
Various Tours from $51 to $250 PP
Home of Elvis Presely
Sun Studio
706 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
901-521-0664 www.sunstudio.com
General Admission $20
7 days a week - 10am - 5:15pm
"The birthplace of rock n' roll"
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E. Mclemore Ave., Memphis, TN 38106
901-261-6338 www.staxmuseum.org
Adults $20 Seniors (62+) $16
Tues - Sun 10a - 5p
Museum of American Soul Music
Rock N' Soul Museum
191 Beale Street, STE100, Memphis, TN 38103
901-205-2533 www.memphisrocknsoul.org
Adults $14
Daily 10am - 5pm
Telling the complete Memphis Music story
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
126 Beale Street, Memphis TN 38103
901-205-2532 www.memphismusichalloffame.com
Adults $8 Daily
Honors legendary muscians & the rich musical heritage of Memphis, featuring exhibits & memorabilia.
Theater Memphis
630 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 381174 https://theatrememphis.org/
Gardens:
Memphis Botanical Gardens
75 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
901-636-4100 www.membg.org
Adults $12, Seniors (62+) $10
Daily 9a - 6p
30 Speciality Gardens over 96 acres
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
4339 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38117
901-761-5250 www.dixon.org
Free
Tues-Sat 10a -5p Sunday 1p -5p
Art Museum and Gardens
Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince Road, Memphis TN 38119
901-636-2211 https://moshmemphis.com
Adult $14.75, Senior (60+) $12.75
65 acres of luch gardens, native wildflowers, trails, lakes & meadow
River Garden at MS River Park
51 Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN 38103
N/A www.memphisparks.com
Free
Daily 6a - 8p
1 acre riverfront park with playground, picnic tables, and seasonal coffe stand
Cooper Young Garden Walk
Cooper + Young, Memphis, TN 38104
1-901-299-5887 experiencememphisgardens.org
Free in 2025
May 1 - June 15, 2025 Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays
80+ Green businesses and urban gardens by novices, gardeners, and landscapers 2026 Not Out Yet
DCMG Butterfly Habitat and Learning Garden
3260 Highway 51 South, Hernando, MS, 38651
Attractions:
Beale Street
205 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
901-526-0117 www.bealestreet.com
Free
Day & Night
Street with Dining, Live Music, and Events
Bass Pro Shops at The Pyramid
1 Bass Pro Drive, Memphis, TN 38105
901-291-8200
Free
Mon-Sat 9a - 9p Sunday 10a - 7p
Aquarium, archary range, boat shop, bowling, dining, gaming, off road vehicles, & pistol range
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Pl., Memphis, TN 38112
901-333-6500 www.memphiszoo.org
General Admission $25.95
Daily 9a - 6p
70 acres of 19 exhibits with over 3,500 animals
Big River Crossing
234 Virginia Ave. W., Memphis, TN 38103 www.bigrivercrossing.com
Free
Daily 6a - 10p
Mile long pedestrian bridge over the MS river
Peabody Ducks at the Peadoby Hotel
149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
901-529-4000 www.peabodymemphis.com/peabody-ducks
Free
Mon - Sun 11am - 5pm
Twice daily, the ducks march from their rooftop home to the lobby fountain by red carpet
Tours:
Downtown Memphis Food Tour
Meet - 175 Peabody Place, Memphis, TN
www.viator.com
Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour
www.viator.com
Memphis True Crime Tour
www.viator.com
Memphis Hop On & Hop Off Tour
www.viator.com
Backbeat Tours
197 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
901-527-9415 www.backbeattours.com
Tunica Blues
From $75
Daily
Private guided tasting tour of 6 Memphis restaurants
From $30
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Various - About $35
Musical Sightseeing bus tours - various tours in Memphis. Select and book online
13625 Hwy 61 North; Tunica, MS 38664
Craft Beer & Local Spirits:
Ghost River Brewing
827 S. Main Street, Memphis, TN 38106
901-661-4976 www.ghostriverbrewing.com
Varies
Wed - Thur 5p -10p Friday 4p-10p, Sat 12p-10p, Sun 12p-8p
Restaurant, bar with 12 ales on tap, and live music.
Wiseacre Brewing Co
398 S. B.B. King Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126
N/A www.wiseacrebrew.com
Various
Mon-Wed 1p-9p, Thur-Sat 11a-10p, Sun 12p-9p
Pizza Kitchen with a taproom of 30 beers. Brewery tours & tastings
High Cotton Brewing Co. / Flyaway Brewing Memphis
598 Monroe Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
901-543-4444 www.highcottonbrewing.com
Varies
Sun-Thurs 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p
Restaurant and taproom
Bosco's Restaurant & Brewing Company
2120 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
901-432-2222 www.boscosbeer.com
Varies
Mon-Thurs 11a-10p Fri-Sat 11a-11p, Sun 10:30a - 10p
Restaurant and handcrafted beer
Memphis Made Brewing Co.
Grind City Brewing
Soul & Spirits Brewery
Sports:
Memphis Redbirds Baseball
AutoZone Park
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball
FedEx Forum