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Things To Do
BEALE STREET ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
One of America's most famous streets, Beale Street is where W.C. Handy penned the first blues song and where you’ll find three blocks of restaurants, nightclubs, live music, museums and neon. Peruse the A. Schwab Dry Goods Store, follow the music Walk of Fame, see hundreds of motorcycles for Bike Night (every Wednesday night in the summer) or catch the Beale Street Flippers hand-springing down the street.
Graceland, home of Elvis Presley
Going down to the Graceland Gates, snapping a photo and imagining the King rolling down his driveway in a vintage pink Cadillac is always free. Graceland also offers free-admission walk-up visits to the Meditation Garden, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. daily.
Memphis Pink Palace Museum
The Pink Palace Museum is one of the largest museums in the Mid-South region. Learn about the history of Memphis, walk through a replica of the first Piggly Wiggly grocery store and meet Tyra the T. rex. Museum exhibits are free on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Memphis Zoo
Rated as one of the best zoos in America, the Memphis Zoo houses 4,500 animals including giant pandas. In fact, it’s one of only four zoos nationwide to house this endangered species. Residents of Tennessee can take advantage of free admission on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to close.
National Civil Rights Museum
Housed in the historic Lorraine Motel, the National Civil Rights Museum is an intense, immersive tour through our country’s civil rights struggle, from the early days of slavery to the museum’s moving conclusion. (The tour ends at the site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.) Tennessee residents may visit the museum for free on Mondays from 3 p.m. until closing.
Overton Park Old Forest Trail Hikes
Lick Creek Bridge on Old Forest Lane in Overton Park Take a guided hike of the Old Forest State Natural Area on the second Saturday and last Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. Inside, you’ll find old-growth trees, plants and wildlife, and five miles of paved and unpaved trails. Overton Park is also home to playgrounds and a dog park – all free to enjoy every day of the year.
South Main Trolley Nights
South Main Historic District The last Friday of each month, Memphis' South Main Arts District hosts an evening of art and music. Shops, restaurants and art galleries in the area open their doors to Memphians and visitors (tip: get there early for adult beverages and a few snacks). Hop aboard the vintage trolley for only $1 a ride.