How to Spend 3 Fun Days in Memphis Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee
Need help planning your 3-day Memphis itinerary? Here is a complete guide to discovering this city steeped in rich history and southern charm!
Memphis is a smaller city than I thought it would be and so I think we managed to see most of the highlights in the 3 days we were there. We had just arrived from a magical Christmas spent in聽New York聽and were looking forward to exploring everything that Memphis has to offer. Our choice of accommodation was a highlight in itself! The historic Peabody Hotel is so much more than just a hotel.
Opened in 1869 and later restored,聽The Peabody聽exudes Southern elegance and charm and is known as the 鈥淪outh鈥檚 Grand Hotel鈥�. The hotel has a rich history and is listed on the National Register of Historical places.
The hotel lobby was festively decorated with an impressive Christmas tree and twinkling Christmas lights. It was the perfect place to enjoy a beverage while watching the legendary 鈥楧uck March鈥� (see below).
The Peabody has a long association with Elvis Presley. It was here that he signed his first recording contract with RCA and where he had his high school prom. The hotel even has a memorabilia room which includes his RCA contract. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Memphis is a smaller city than I thought it would be and so I think we managed to see most of the highlights in the 3 days we were there. We had just arrived from a magical Christmas spent in聽New York聽and were looking forward to exploring everything that Memphis has to offer. Our choice of accommodation was a highlight in itself! The historic Peabody Hotel is so much more than just a hotel.
Opened in 1869 and later restored,聽The Peabody聽exudes Southern elegance and charm and is known as the 鈥淪outh鈥檚 Grand Hotel鈥�. The hotel has a rich history and is listed on the National Register of Historical places.
The hotel lobby was festively decorated with an impressive Christmas tree and twinkling Christmas lights. It was the perfect place to enjoy a beverage while watching the legendary 鈥楧uck March鈥� (see below).
The Peabody has a long association with Elvis Presley. It was here that he signed his first recording contract with RCA and where he had his high school prom. The hotel even has a memorabilia room which includes his RCA contract. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: How to Spend 3 Fun Days in Memphis Tennessee
Guide Location: USA » Memphis
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Debra Morrow
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » Memphis
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Debra Morrow
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Peabody Hotel
- Charlie Vergos鈥� Rendezvous
- Central BBQ
- Civil Rights Museum
- Bass Pro Shop
- Room 306, Lorraine Motel
- Graceland
- Stax Studios
- Sun Studios
- Edge Motor Museum
- Ardent Studios
- Royal Studio
- Beale Street
- Rum Boogie Cafe
- B.B King鈥檚 Blues Club
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