Memphis is the largest city in the US state of Tennessee and the 19th largest in the United States. The city was founded in 1819 and named after the ancient capital of Egypt.

Entertainment and attractions in Memphis

The House of Blues on Beale Street houses dozens of bars and clubs with live music, in the evenings the street is closed to cars, and the fun spills out into the street.

The National Civil Rights Museum is located in the house where Martin Luther King was mortally wounded. The monorail can take you to Mud Island River Park. The park houses the Mississippi River Museum.

At the Rock’n’ Soul Museum, you will be given headphones at the entrance and as you pass by the exhibits, you will listen to melodies and famous songs. Built on the site of the private residence of eccentric billionaire Clarence Saunders, Pinc Place has an eclectic collection, from animated dinosaur models to a planetarium.

The most popular place is located in the vicinity of Memphis – this is Graceland – the home of the king of rock and roll Elvis Presley. On each anniversary of the singer’s death, his fans from all over the country, dressed as Elvis and his wife Priscilla, gather around the mansion where he lived, with candles lit.

You can swim on the Mississippi River on a pleasure boat, and the best view of the river opens from Tom Lee Park.

Memphis nightlife

Soul, R&B, and rock and roll are deeply embedded in the cultural life of Memphis. The city has a large number of places where you can listen to high-quality music. The most famous clubs are on Beale Street, where you can walk around dozens of clubs or listen to music performed by street performers.