Memphis Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Memphis, Tennessee - TN, USA)

Memphis has reinvented itself time and time again. Add to this its rich musical and cultural heritage and you have a recipe for an attraction packed city that's fast becoming one of the great tourist destinations of the South.

Home to the world-famous Graceland estate where Rock 'n' Roll legend Elvis Presley once lived, tourist attractions in Memphis cater to all tastes and ages, from the bustling Beale Street to family-centric Memphis Zoo, not to mention a wealth of museums, stately homes, parks, galleries and movie theaters situated throughout the city.

Graceland

Address: 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee TN, 38116, USA
Tel: +1 901 332 3322
Graceland is undoubtedly Memphis' biggest attraction, bringing flocks of Elvis fans to the city from around the globe. The Graceland estate is the second most visited house in America, topped only by the White House. Visitors can choose to explore Graceland Mansion, with an audio guide narrated by Lisa Marie, Elvis' daughter, and can even see Elvis' private jets and cars. Highlights at Memphis' Graceland include the 'Jungle Room' and the 'Sincerely Elvis' exhibit. Other attractions at Graceland include Elvis shops and restaurants.
Open hours: Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:00, Sunday 10:00 - 16:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discounts for senior and children, children under six years free

Memphis Zoo

Address: 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, Tennessee TN, 38112, USA
Tel: +1 901 333 6500
With over 3,000 animals including two giant pandas, large cats, primates, birds, fish and reptiles, Memphis Zoo is a veritable Noah's Ark that's sure to keep the whole family entertained. Other attractions at Memphis Zoo include animal shows, rides, a discovery center and a gift shop.
Open hours: daily, March to October - 09:00 - 17:00; November to February - 09:00 to 16:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for seniors, children under two free

Sun Studio

Address: 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee TN, 38103-3218, USA
Tel: +1 901 521 0664
Sun Studio bills itself as 'the birthplace of rock 'n' roll' and as the famous Memphis recording studio that first recorded Elvis Presley. Music lovers will find this place particularly fascinating. As well as being firmly on the tourist map, Sun Studio is still an active recording studio. Other legends who have recorded here in Memphis are Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and more recently U2 and the Spin Doctors.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 - 18:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, children under twelve free when accompanied by parents