Beale Street in Memphis, TN

From the headquarters of Ulysses S Grant during the Civil War to the proclaimed birthplace of rock 'n roll, Beale Street's history is one that steadily runs through the veins of Americana. If you're visiting Memphis for its cultural significance, then Beale Street is the one thing you need to experience most.

More than two dozen different clubs and shops currently call this area home, providing a distinct time of partying, shopping and sightseeing in the Memphis area. Rather you're looking to chow down at Blues City Cafe, shop for one of a kind items at Eel Etc. Fashions or simply take a stroll down the street, Beale Street can perfectly bring to mind what Memphis is all about.

The following tours drive by Beale Street:

Memphis City Tour from $30.95

With the Memphis City Tour, you'll embark on a three-and-a-half hour narrated tour that will leave you feeling as if you'd actually grown up along the city's soulful streets.

We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.

Events at Beale Street

Beale Street New Year's Eve in Memphis, TN

Ring in the New Year in style along one of America's favorite entertainment streets - Beale Street in Memphis!

Africa In April at Beale Street & Robert R. Church Park in Memphis, TN

Africa In April is an annual Memphis celebration that puts focus on various cultures and regions of Africa over a four-day period along Beale Street.

International Blues Challenge on Beale Street in Memphis, TN

Beale Street was where the blues was born, and with the International Blues Challenge it's also where the blues continues to reinvent itself.

Beale Street Zydeco Festival in Memphis, TN

Although heavily touted as "the home of the blues", Beale Street provides a home to a number of different musical styles throughout the year.

Carnival Memphis Family Fest in Memphis, TN

For a good time with the people you love the most (yes, your family), come join the fun at the Carnival Memphis Family Fest!

The Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, TN

Each year, one weekend in May is bursting at the seams with big name blues and rock performers from around the nation for the Beale Street Music Festival.

Spring Break in Memphis, TN

Celebrate Spring in Memphis, located along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River, and home to some of the most well known, pioneering musicians of all time.

Memphis In May International Festival

A few days are not enough for the birthplace of rock 'n roll and home of the blues, as Memphis has an entire month of festivals and activities during May, with each year providing a different focus on another country's culture.