Memorial Day Vacation Ideas in Memphis

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Memphis is the ideal destination for a family getaway this Memorial Day. This lively city is bursting with family-friendly attractions and special events that will keep everyone happy and entertained for the extended holiday weekend.

The second annual Delta Fair and Music Festival takes place August 29 through September 6, bringing you a petting zoo, a stunt motorcycle demonstration, hot air balloon rides, fireworks, monster truck rides, great food, and plenty of live entertainment. Different bands and musicians perform each day, and include Gavin DeGraw, Landon Pigg, McKenzie Knapps, Roger Cook, Rodney Cowell, and many more. The festival hours vary daily, running from early afternoon until late in the evening each day. Admission is affordable, and parking is available on-site for $5. This event takes place at the Agricenter. Lodging nearby includes the Comfort Inn and Suites, the Embassy Suites Memphis, and the Quality Inn Memphis.

Everyone will love visiting Graceland while you're visiting Memphis. This mansion was the home of Elvis Presley, and is now open for tours, giving you an inside look at how the King of Rock 'n Roll lived. When you stay nearby at the famous Heartbreak Hotel or the Days Inn Graceland with a guitar-shaped swimming pool, you will also be close to the shopping and entertainment at the Graceland Plaza and Graceland Crossing shopping centers.

Spend some time experiencing the blues-oriented Beale Street while you're in town. This popular area is the place to be, with dozens of shops, popular restaurants such as the Blues City Cafe, and over twenty hot nightspots featuring live music and DJ-spun hits. You can stay close to the action on Beale Street with lodging at the Holiday Inn Select Downtown, the Doubletree Hotel Memphis Downtown, the Residence Inn by Marriott, and the Madison Hotel.

Explore the sights and sounds of the city in relaxing style with a Memphis Riverboats Sightseeing and Dinner Cruise. You will travel down the Mississippi River in authentic style in a magnificent paddlewheel boat. As you enjoy the city's sights by water, you can dine on a spectacular southern feast. This is a unique way to see Memphis that your whole family will simply love. You will also want to treat your family to a memorable meal at the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Memphis. This blues and rock oriented Hard Rock Cafe boasts memorabilia from such greats as Elvis, Janis Joplin, and U2, and serves up the same legendary burgers and other items as you find in all of the Hard Rock locations. Downtown lodging options close to the river cruises and the Hard Rock Cafe include the Madison Hotel, the Residence Inn by Marriott, and others.

Add some adventure to your Memphis getaway with the Race on Driving Experience. This unique experience gives you the opportunity to drive an authentic stock car on a real race track. You can customize your experience to include anywhere from ten to forty laps around the track. This event takes place at the Memphis MotorSports Park. Nearby lodging options include the Sleep Inn Memphis, the Baymont Inn and Suites Memphis East, and the Best Western Suites.

These and dozens of other exciting attractions and events await you in Memphis, making it the perfect destination for your Memorial Day weekend getaway!