Things To Do

Graceland

The iconic home of the king, Elvis Presley!

National Civil Rights Museum

This museum is incredible. It is definitely a solemn place to spend a few hours, but as you are in the heart of where a lot of these issues manifested - it is a must see. The Lorraine Motel where MLK was shot is part of the museum. If you do not have time for the full museum, you can park and walk up to the memorial site at the motel.

The Peabody Memphis

Back in the 1930s Frank Schutt, General Manager of The Peabody, and a friend returned from a weekend hunting trip to Arkansas. The men had a little too much Jack Daniel's Tennessee sippin' whiskey, and thought it would be funny to place some of their live duck decoys (it was legal then for hunters to use live decoys) in the beautiful Peabody fountain. Three small English call ducks were selected as "guinea pigs," and the reaction was nothing short of enthusiastic. In 1940, Bellman Edward Pembroke, a former circus animal trainer, offered to help with delivering the ducks to the fountain each day and taught them the now-famous Peabody Duck March. The original ducks have long since gone, but after over 80 years, the marble fountain in the hotel lobby is still graced with ducks. The Peabody Ducks march at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. Also be sure to check out the amazing view from the rooftop!

Beale Street

Bars, music, shops and more. Although this turns into a party scene at night, it is a great place to explore during the day no matter what age you are!

Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous Alley

One of the most famous BBQ places in Memphis! Very convenient if you are staying downtown as it also happens to be right next to the venue

Paula & Raiford's Disco

A 2 story nightclub in downtown Memphis located just a block away from the wedding! A great place to go after the wedding if you don't want the night to end!

Sun Studio

Known across the globe as "the birthplace of rock n' roll"! Check out Sam Philips' legendary studio where the likes of B.B. King,Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded -- also where a little known singer named Elvis got his start!

Huey's Downtown

The Majestic Grille

Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar

Central BBQ - Downtown

Memphis Zoo

Voted one of the best zoos in the nation!

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

South Main Arts District

Take a trolley ride through the Downtown Loop, pose in front of the many Memphis themed murals, and check out the local vendors! You might even meet a ghost or two at the iconic Ernestine and Hazel's.

Overton Square Entertainment District

Enjoy this awesome area explore different local shops and restaurants and even play a game of corn hole!