Memphis Ideas: Graceland, BBQ, Shopping, & More!

Clarion Hotel Airport at Graceland

Lobby Area

There is so much to see and do in historic Memphis. Here are a few things you might like to check out the next time you're walking through Memphis.

After a great night's sleep at a fabulous hotel, your Memphis adventure would begin. Need help finding a hotel? Well here are a few in the area:

• Clarion Hotel Airport
• Quality Inn Airport
• Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel
• Best Western Executive Inn
• Hampton Inn and Suites

Begin your day with the Memphis City Tour. This is a three and one half hour tour that takes you all over the city. You'll enjoy the sights and sounds of historic Beale Street along with the mighty Mississippi River. The tour will also show you the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Take in the rich history of the city with the Memphis City Tour.

Your feet are probably tired and your stomach is growling, why not grab some lunch. Let's check out the Hard Rock Cafe. Located in Downtown Memphis, the restaurant is full of memorabilia, personal items, and instruments from many famous performers including Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, and U2. In addition to the rock n' roll atmosphere they serve up some delicious dishes.

After lunch you could do a little shopping. Memphis has many great shopping areas including:

• Hickory Ridge Mall
• Oak Court Mall
• Overton Square
• Wolfchase Galleria
• Beale Street

Time for another exciting Memphis tour. With Elvis Presley's Graceland Platinum Tour, you can tour Elvis' mansion, enjoy an audio tour featuring memories from Lisa Marie and Elvis himself, see Elvis' auto collection, and more. You can also visit the meditation garden where Elvis' gravesite is located.

After a long day in Memphis it's time to eat again. This time let's check out the Blues City Cafe. Located on Beale Street in the heart of Downtown Memphis, this restaurant features some of the best BBQ and southern style food you'll find in Memphis. Along with the mouth watering ribs and other dishes, live entertainment is also featured.

Memphis is a great city full of history along with an exciting atmosphere. These are just a few of the things you might enjoy in Memphis!