Attractions
Memphis, along the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, is known for its music and food. Blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll spill out from the clubs along Beale Street, and restaurants dish up barbecue and soul food. Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash recorded albums at the legendary Sun Studio, and Presley's Graceland mansion is a popular attraction.
American Queen Steamboat Company
40 S. Main, 21st Floor
251 Riverside Dr.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-654-2600 Fax: 901-654-2541
American Queen Steamboat Company's Uniquely American River Cruises© combine the rich history, culture and landscapes of iconic port destinations on the upper and lower Mississippi... Read More
The Children's Museum of Memphis
2525 Central Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104 Tel: 901-458-2678 Fax: 901-458-4033
The Children's Museum of Memphis is modeled after The Children's Museum of...
Memphis Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111 Tel: 901-636-2362 Fax: 901-636-2391
The Pink Palace Museum is one of the largest museums in the Mid-South. It features traveling exhibits as well as permanent exhibits & artifacts on the Mid-South's natural and cultural...
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry St.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-521-9699 Fax: 901-527-1229
First open in 1991 with a focus on education of the history of the American civil rights movement, the updated museum design now includes large-format exhibits, more film and interactive... Read More
Africa In April Cultural Awareness Festival, Inc.
1234 Mississippi Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38106 Tel: 901-947-2133 Fax: 901-947-2414
Africa in April is four days of fun, festivities and food with a different theme each day, showcasing from an international perspective using a multiplicity of mediums:... Read More
Alex Haley Museum and Interpretive Center
535 Haley Ave.
Henning, TN 38041 Tel: 731-738-2240 Fax: 731-738-2585
The Alex Haley Museum and Interpretive Center celebrates the life and accomplishments of the acclaimed author, Alex Haley, most know for Roots: The Saga of an American Family and... Read More
America's Trusted Tours
140 Beale St. Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 800-844-7601 FREE Fax: 866-707-4452
Planning your next vacation to Memphis? Find information and book Memphis tours and attractions. Buy... Read More
American Contract Bridge League Museum
6575 Windchase Blvd.
Horn Lake, MS 38637 Tel: 662-253-3100 Fax: 662-253-3187
This unique musuem sits right off I-55 in Horn Lake, Mississippi, just south of Memphis, inside the American Contract Bridge League headquarters. This interactive exhibit features... Read More
American Dream Safari
343 Madison
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-527-8870
The difference between a tour and an experience. Customized cultural expeditions exploring the heart&beat of Memphis from the backseat of a 1955 Cadillac. Choose from 8 different... Read More
Art Museum at the University of Memphis
Communication & Fine Arts Bldg. #142
Memphis, TN 38152 Tel: 901-678-2224 Fax: 901-678-5118
The University of Memphis Art Museum offers changing exhibitions of contemporary art and permanent displays of Egyptian antiquities. Closed University of Memphis holidays... Read More
Arts Memphis
575 S. Mendenhall Rd.
Memphis, TN 38117 Tel: 901-578-2787 Fax: 901-578-2784
ArtsMemphis provides annual support, financial oversight, advocacy and mentoring to many diverse organizations through annual grants in several grant categories. ArtsMemphis has... Read More
Autobahn Indoor Speedway
6399 Shelby View Dr.
Memphis, TN 38134 Tel: 901-300-3195
Gear up and get ready! Autobahn Indoor Speedway - one of the nation's premiere indoor go-karting facilities - is now open in Memphis. Do you dream of speed? Well, you'll find the... Read More
Ballet Memphis
7950 Trinity Rd. Memphis, TN 38018 Tel: 901-737-7322 Fax: 901-737-7037
Founded in 1986 by Artistic Director Dorothy Gunther Pugh, Memphis' nationally lauded, professional dance company is known for its innovative, classically based repertoire that reflects... Read More
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center
3663 Appling Rd.
Bartlett, TN 38133 Tel: 901-385-6440 Fax: 901-385-6438
The Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center is part of the thriving community of Bartlett, Tennessee - just a few minutes from downtown Memphis offering cultural performances... Read More
Beale Street Entertainment District
Downtown Memphis
Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-526-0117 Fax: 901-526-0974
Live music spills from each club. Smoky barbecue wafts on the breeze. History hangs in the air. You're on Beale... Read More
Beale Street Landing
251 Riverside Dr.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-578-1516
Memphis has easier access to the Mississippi River with its newest port of call, Beale Street Landing located at the foot of Beale Street in Downtown Memphis. The landing serves... Read More
Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art
119 S. Main St.
Pembroke Square Building/Concourse Level
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-523-2787 Fax: 901-523-8603
The Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art houses the largest and most comprehensive collection of Asian art in the southern region of the United States. There are 1400 pieces on display... Read More
Blues Foundation
421 S. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-527-2583 Fax: 901-529-4030
Visit the blues music world headquarters. The Blues Foundation presents the International Blues Challenge and the Blues Music Awards annually. The 31st International Blues Challenge... Read More
Blues Hall of Fame
421 S. Main St.
Blues Foundation
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-527-2583 Fax: 901-529-4030
The Blues Hall of Fame is a music museum located in Memphis, Tennessee. Started in 1980 by the Blues Foundation, the new hall of fame honors those who have performed, recorded and... Read More
Bluesville
1021 Casino Center Dr.
Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 Tel: 662-357-5500
Enjoy groundbreaking live performances from the biggest names in country, rock ‘n roll, blues and everything in between. The excellent acoustics and intimate atmosphere are... Read More
C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa
1987 Indian Village Dr.
Memphis, TN 38109 Tel: 901-785-3160 Fax: 901-785-0519
This 15th century mound interprets the pre-history of the Mid-South, contemporary Southeastern Indian cultures, and serves as a gateway into understanding the science of archeology... Read More
The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
255 N. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-576-1269 Fax: 901-576-1212
The multi-purpose facility hosts general sessions for conventions in the Memphis... Read More
Casey Jones Village
56 Casey Jones Ln.
Jackson, TN 38305 Tel: 731-668-1223 Fax: 731-668-6889
All aboard! The Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum is just a hop, skip & a jump east of Memphis, Tennessee. This homage to Casey Jones, a heroic railroad engineer who saved all the... Read More
Center for Southern Folklore
119 S. Main St.
123 S. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-525-3655 Fax: 901-544-9965
The Center is a non-profit organization that showcases and celebrates the wonders, lifestyles, people, history, and cultures of the South. EXPERIENCE:From live performances... Read More
Circuit Playhouse Inc.
66 S Cooper St.
Memphis, TN 38104 Tel: 901-726-4656 Fax: 901-272-2309
Offering the best of Broadway and off-Broadway shows at an affordable price. Plenty of free parking. Many nearby restaurants within 100 yards. Group, senior citizen, military,... Read More
Cooper-Young Entertainment District
South Cooper Street at Young Avenue & Central Ave
Memphis, TN 38104 Tel: 901-276-7222 Fax: 901-276-2043
Welcome to the Cooper-Young Entertainment District where you can find everything from bohemian coffee shops to antique books to vintage clothing. This artistic and creative crossroad... Read More
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
65 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-531-7826 Fax: 901-531-7827
Cotton is woven into Memphis' history and culture. From the field hollers sung by slaves that gave birth to today's Blues, to the cotton tycoons who made their millions, to the steamboats... Read More
CTI 3D Giant Theater
Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111 Tel: 901-636-2362 Fax: 901-636-2391
Experience excitement that only CTI 3D Giant Theater delivers. The theater gives you history, travel, learning, discovery & inspiration. The 40-foot-tall screen immerses you in... Read More
Davies Manor Plantation
9336 Davies Plantation Rd.
Memphis, TN 38133 Tel: 901-386-0715 Fax: 901-388-4677
This two-story, log and chink home made of white oak logs immediately transports visitors back to the pioneer days before electricity, telephones, separate bedrooms, and even indoor... Read More
Delta Blues Museum
1 Blues Alley Ln.
Clarksdale, MS 38614 Tel: 662-627-6820 Fax: 662-627-7263
The Delta Blues Museum is dedicated to creating a welcoming place where visitors find meaning, value, and perspective by exploring the history and heritage of the unique American... Read More
Delta Fair & Music Festival
Agricenter International
7777 Walnut Grove Road
Memphis, TN 38120 Tel: 901-867-7007
This ain't your mama's county fair. The Delta Fair & Music Festival will have you re-evaluating what you thought a fair could be. This annaul event strives to bring our communities... Read More
Fire Museum of Memphis
118 Adams Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-636-5650 Fax: 901-529-8422
The Fire Museum of Memphis documents the local history of fire fighting and promotes fire safety. Children of all ages can experience playing on and with authentic fire equipment... Read More
Graceland
3717 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116 Tel: 901-332-3322 Fax: 901-332-1636
Walk in the footsteps of the King of Rock 'n' Roll at Elvis' home, Graceland. The full Graceland experience will take you from Elvis' humble beginnings through his rise to superstardom. Read More
Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education
255 S. Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-529-4239 Fax: 901-526-0829
With state-of-the-art technology, a 361-seat theatre and over 39,000 square feet, the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education provides many unique settings, options, and... Read More
Hattiloo Theatre
37 S. Cooper St.
Memphis, TN 38104 Tel: 901-502-3486
Sit back, relax and be prepared to be entertained as the curtain rises on Memphis' only Black repertory theatre. Hattiloo is located in the theater district in Overton Square - along... Read More
Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home
110 Center Drive
Dyess, AR 72330 Tel: 870-764-2274
The restored home and exhibits at the visitor center tell the story of the New Deal agricultural resettlement colony and its impact on its most famous resident, Johnny Cash. Read More
Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince Rd.
Memphis, TN 38119 Tel: 901-636-2211 Fax: 901-682-3050
In the heart of metropolitan Memphis is 65 acres of lush gardens, native wildflowers, trails, lake and meadow. A certified arboretum, exhibits at Lichterman focus on metamorphosis... Read More
Main Event Entertainment Center
7219 Appling Farms Pkwy.
Memphis, TN 38133 Tel: 901-372-5000 Fax: 901-372-5001
Main Event Entertainment is a top-destination for people ready to play. Its unique Eat. Bowl. Play. experience features state-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, high ropes... Read More
Main Street Trolley
444 N. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-274-6282 Fax: 901-523-0547
NOTE: MATA has temporaily suspended all trolley use as they work toward complete vehicle maintenance overhauls. We apologize for any inconvenience. While the trolleys are... Read More
Malco Theatres
5851 Ridgeway Center Pkwy.
Memphis, TN 38120 Tel: 901-761-3480 Fax: 901-681-2044
Since 1915, Malco Theatres has provided Memphis with the finest moviegoing experience with numerous locations in the greater Memphis area, plus additional theatres in AR, KY, LA... Read More
Mallory-Neely House
652 Adams Ave.
Memphis, TN 38105 Tel: 901-523-1484 Fax: 901-636-2391
See how the millionaires lived back in the 1800s. Built in 1852, this 25-room mansion sits in the heart of the Victorian Village neighborhood. This stately home features hand painted... Read More
Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission
496 S. Main St.
Ste. 101
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-527-8300 Fax: 901-527-8326
Official agency for recruitment and assistance for film, television, print and commercial prductions interested in filming in Memphis and Shelby County. Please contact us to determine... Read More
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Rd.
Memphis, TN 38117 Tel: 901-636-4100 Fax: 901-682-1561
Memphis Botanic Garden features 96 acres of meticulously landscaped, naturalistic environment. This year-round property offers 28 specialty gardens, Fratelli's Cafe at the Garden... Read More
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Overton Park, 1934 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104 Tel: 901-544-6200 Fax: 901-725-4071
Notice: The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will be closed temporarily March 1 - April 28 as they renovate and prepare for their exciting 100th anniversary celebration. The film series... Read More
Memphis in May International Festival
56 S. Front St.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-525-4611 Fax: 901-525-4686
Bringing the World to Memphis....and Memphis to the World! This month-long event brings education, fun, music and BBQ to the Bluff City. Enjoy tunes from classic artists... Read More
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
191 Beale St. on the Plaza of FedExForum
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-205-2533 Fax: 901-205-2534
The Smithsonian Institute and The National Museum of American History worked together to to create the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum's exhibition... Read More
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
585 S. Mendenhall Rd.
Memphis, TN 38117 Tel: 901-537-2500 Fax: 901-537-2550
The Mid-South's premier regional orchestra…the Memphis Symphony Orchestra creates meaningful experiences through music for classical, chamber and pops music lovers.... Read More
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Pl.
Memphis, TN 38112 Tel: 901-333-6500 Fax: 901-333-6502
At the Memphis Zoo, get nose-to-nose with polar bears and splashed by sea lions in Northwest Passage. Read More
Metal Museum
374 Metal Museum Dr.
Memphis, TN 38106 Tel: 901-774-6380 Fax: 901-774-6382
The Metal Museum is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively to the art and craft of fine metalwork. The collection includes architectural ironwork, jewelry... Read More
Mississippi River Museum at Mud Island River Park
125 N. Front St.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-576-7241 Fax: 901-576-6666
Ride the monorail to Mud Island where the sights and sounds bring the history of the Mississippi River to life. The 18 galleries showcase 10,000 years of history of the Lower Mississippi... Read More
Opera Memphis
Clark Opera Memphis Center, 6745 Wolf River Pkwy.
Memphis, TN 38120 Tel: 901-257-3100 Fax: 901-257-3109
Opera Memphis will present 30 Days of Opera bringing 30 free performances to all areas of Memphis during the months of September and October 2012. The first annual Chamber Opera... Read More
The Orpheum Theatre
203 S. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103 Tel: 901-525-3000 Fax: 901-526-0829
The historic Orpheum Theatre, located in Memphis, TN, is one of the few remaining "movie palaces" from the 1920s. Since 1980 the Orpheum has continued to host a variety of events... Read More
Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum (Burkle Estate)
826 N. Second St.
Memphis, TN 38107 Tel: 901-527-3427 Fax: 901-527-8784
When you enter the white clapboard house you will see displays of ads, auctions and artifacts that help tell the story of slavery and the Underground Railroad. The Burkle Estate... Read More
Sharpe Planetarium
Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111 Tel: 901-636-2362 Fax: 901-636-2391
Journey to distant galaxies, explore the solar system and settle back in a comfortable seat in the AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium as you take a cosmic voyage through the... Read More
Sky Zone Memphis Trampoline Park
5355 Distriplex Farms Dr., Ste. 102
Memphis, TN 38141 Tel: 901-322-3281 Fax: 901-322-3286
The Sky's the Limit at Sky Zone. This giant warehouse is home to an indoor trampoline park where you can literally bounce off the walls (perfect, right?). Trampolines are set up... Read More
B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center
Tel: 662-887-9539
Head on down to Indianola, MS, just a couple hours south of Memphis, and get ready to Boogie Rock at the B.B. King Museum and Delta Intepretive Center. Discover the life of B.B.... Read More
