Memphis, TN Vacation Package Ideas

Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel - Memphis, TN

Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel Lobby

With a lasting musical legacy, historic geographic location, and sites that house a cultural impact, there are a variety of themes to base your next Memphis vacation around. From simply seeing the sights of the city to exploring one of its unique stories in-depth, you can easily plan a vacation every bit as focused or encompassing as you'd like. However, if you've never been to Memphis before you might not quite know where to start in terms of planning your vacation. That's why we've put together these great idea starters. Browse below and start finding great ideas to help spark your imagination!

The Elvis Presley Experience

As the home of the King of Rock 'n Roll, Memphis can certainly appease any Elvis fan. For starters, you'll definitely want to look into booking a room at the Heartbreak Hotel. Completely modeled after the tastes of Elvis, and even offering a 24-hour, in-house Elvis channel, the Heartbreak Hotel is sure to help make your visit all the more special. Of course, no visit to Memphis would be complete without a trip to Graceland. With Elvis Presley's Graceland Platinum Experience you'll have the opportunity to tour eight rooms of the main house, two on-site museums, and Elvis' custom airplanes! And for a more in-depth look into the life of Elvis, the Hound Dog Tour is sure to please, taking you through many of the locales Elvis used to frequent, including Sun Studios, Humes High School, and the Overton Park Shell.

The Music of Memphis

If you're more a general music fan, there's much more than Elvis to keep you entertained. A visit to Sun Studios will certainly be in order for any music themed vacation. From Elvis Presley to Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, BB King and Roy Orbison, Sun Studios has hosted a long line of legendary artists, and that presence can still be felt to this day inside the studio. From experiencing where the stars have recorded to experiencing how their instruments are made, Memphis is also home to the Gibson Guitar Factory. With a Gibson Guitar Factory Tour you'll have the chance to witness the hands-on process it takes to make a truly fined-tuned guitar. Lastly, with a visit to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, ran by the Smithsonian, you'll be able to take a walk through the complete history of music in Memphis!

A Cultural Look at Memphis, TN

Of course, there's much more to Memphis than rock 'n' roll. Undoubtedly, anyone interested in the social history of not only Memphis, but our entire country, will want to stop by The National Civil Rights Museum. Housed in what was once the hotel where DR. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, The National Civil Rights Museum is an eerie site that can simultaneously showcase the eventual triumphs of our nation. Turning from social history to geographic history, the Mud Island River Park is a fun and informative attraction focusing on the Mississippi River. Of course, it just wouldn't be a visit to Memphis without a stop by Beale Street. And with the Blues City Cafe you can taste the authentic barbecue of Memphis for a culinary delight the likes of which you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere other than Memphis!