Memphis Sights & Sounds

"Memphis spills up out of the rich black soil. Memphis lingers on the breeze with the sweet smoke of barbeque pits and the melancholy mojo of the best guitar you ever heard. There's just something real about Memphis..."

Places to See:

Beale Street One of America's most famous musical streets! Located in the heart of downtown Memphis with three blocks of more than thirty nightclubs, restaurants and retail shops.	FedEx Forum Home of Memphis' NBA team, the Grizzles, the FedEx Forum also showcases concerts and major league events.	Sun Studio Take a look at the roots of Rock'n'Roll in the birthplace of the genre. Legenday hits were recorded here by Elvis, B.B. King, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Muddy Waters and Roy Orbison.
National Civil Rights Museum Located at the Lorraine Motel, site of the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the museum presents interactive audiovisual displays, life-sized replicas, and actual artifacts to present an emotionally charged history of the American civil rights movement.	Gibson Guitar Factory A factory tour where you can witness hand-craftsmanship at its best while on the factory floor with $4 million of guitars. See it all from fitting, sanding and painting to electronics installation, tuning and packing of American-made World-played Gibson guitars.	Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum From Elvis, Otis Redding, Johnny Cash and Isaac Hayes to Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Al Green and a host of others, the museum tells the story of the birth of rock 'n' roll and soul music. The museum features seven galleries and a digital audio guide.

Places to Eat:

The Rendezvous A Memphis tradition since 1948. Famous charcoal-broiled pork ribs, BBQ chicken, red beans and rice. Also sausage and cheese plates. A Pike favorite!	Big Foot Lodge A fun and unique dining experience in a comfortable lodge setting. Homemade "Americana" food with a twist including a four-pound "Sasquatch" burger (free if eaten in one hour).	Alfred's Offers the best in Southern-style cooking. Enjoy the ambience of Beale Street from the rooftop deck or covered patio or dance the night away on the largest dance floor on Beale Street.
Bluefin Unique restaurant and contemporary lounge featuring globally influenced cuisine including sushi, pizza and imaginative entrees. Guests can "chill out" while enjoying cutting edge music from Memphis' best DJs.	Dan McGuiness Manufactured in Ireland, shipped to Memphis, and located in Peabody Place, this is the city's only authentic Irish Pub, serving traditional Irish fare.	Huey's Huey's, owned by Pike Brother Thomas Boggs, has won the "Best Burger" award every year since 1984, and offers a variety of appetizers, salads and sandwiches.

Find more things to see and do, more places to dine and enjoy, at the
Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Photos courtesy of Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau.