Soulful Holidays in Memphis
Set along the banks of the sweeping Mississippi River, Memphis is a lively city that takes you on a personal trip through America's soul country. Walk in the footsteps of musical greats - Elvis, Johnny Cash, B.B. King and more - or dip your toes into the colourful backdrop of a turbulent social history that changed the shape of the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.
- Visit Graceland, the legendary home of Elvis Presley
- Walk through Beale Street, right to the heart of Memphis
- Visit the STAX Museum of American Soul Music
- Explore the Blues Hall Of Fame and the Centre For Southern Folklore
- Watch a cult classic movie at the Malco Summer Drive-In
In Memphis, cultural tensions and the powerful influences of blues and soul music have merged into an upbeat city that's simultaneously stuck in time and beautifully developed.
Stand on the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination at the Civil Rights Museum. Ride the Memphis trolley through historic Downtown, then stop for a comforting lunch of southern fried chicken or tasty BBQ pork at an outdoor cafe.
In the evening, stroll along the Mississippi River, then head to B.B. King's Blues Club or Lafayette's Music Room for a night of live music in the place where it all began.
A visit to Memphis offers a richly rewarding experience with high-quality entertainment, plenty of luxury hotels, fantastic southern-style cooking, and a unique glimpse into times gone by.
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Visit Graceland, Memphis
Relive the glory days of Elvis Presley at Graceland. Explore Elvis' preserved 1970's mansion, see his private plane, stroll through the beautiful gardens, and stop at the little garden chapel for picturesque views. Graceland's immersive experiences let visitors step into the world where Elvis grew up, and take you on an augmented reality journey into the private life of the King of Rock 'n Roll.
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