July 4th Vacation Ideas in Memphis

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This Fourth of July, give your family an Independence Day to remember with a patriotic trip to Memphis. There is so much to do and see in Memphis, as well as many exciting holiday celebrations planned. Your family will have a truly wonderful Fourth of July when you spend the holiday in Memphis!

Your family will have a blast at the Red, White, and Blues Celebration on the Fourth. This family-oriented celebration brings you food, music, entertainment, and plenty of fireworks. The festivities begin at 2pm at the Tom Lee Park, with the fireworks shooting off around 9pm. Lodging near Tom Lee Park includes the Doubletree Hotel Memphis Downtown, and the Holiday Inn Select Downtown.

For a unique look at the city's most popular fireworks display, enjoy the view from the Peabody Hotel with the Fireworks on the 4th Rooftop Party. The party runs from 6pm to 10:30pm and features live music from Ingram Hill. Admission is $20. You can stay overnight in the historic Peabody Hotel, an institution on Beale Street since 1925.

The Fireworks in the Park celebration at Latimer Lakes Park offers you a more relaxed Fourth of July experience. Here, you can grab a spot on the ground with a blanket or bring your own lawn chairs. Enjoy a family celebration of your own that is capped off with the park's fireworks display after the sun goes down.

Beale Street is also hosting its own holiday celebration, with live music starting at 4pm in Handy Park. The fireworks display will start after the sun sets. While you're in the Beale Street area, be sure to enjoy the live music and great food in the many venues on Beale Street. Beale Street is in the heart of downtown, close to lodging near both the Red, White, and Blues Celebration and the Peabody Hotel celebration.

While you're in town, make plans to visit some of the city's most popular attractions. Graceland will be open regular hours on July 4, giving you the chance to spend the holiday in celebration with the King of Rock 'n Roll. You can also add to your family experience by visiting the Memphis Zoo and Memphis Botanical Gardens, or exploring the natural side of Memphis with some time at the Mud Island River Park or the Audobon Park. If you're traveling without kids, the nearby Tunica Casinos is a popular venue to lose yourself for a hours.

You can also enjoy a sightseeing tour while you're in town. The Memphis Riverboats Sightseeing and Dinner Cruise is a great way to see the beautiful sights in Memphis while you enjoy live entertainment and a southern-style dinner. The popular Hound Dog Tour and Memphis Mojo Tour give you a musical experience as you see the musical sights around town in a vintage tour bus. These and dozens of other city tours give you a convenient way to see the sights while you're visiting Memphis this Fourth of July.

Give your family a holiday to remember when you treat them to an exciting Fourth in beautiful Memphis!