Eat, Drink, Explore
Gibson's Donuts
The best donuts in Memphis and beyond. Give the Maple Bacon a try, you know you want to.
Hog & Hominy
Great brunch spot with wood-fired pizzas and more. You can't go wrong here, but Josh's usual is the Thunderbird! Forty Twice! pizza, and Ashleigh thinks the John T. Burger is one of the best in town.
The Beauty Shop
Another brunch go-to. Reminiscent of a '50s-style beauty shop, Priscilla Presley was known to have had her hair coiffed here. Don't miss the truffle fries. Reservations are highly suggested!
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
The name says it all.
The Second Line
Our personal favorite. Serving elevated spins on Cajun-Creole classics, the fried gulf oysters po' boy is a must!
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
Did you even visit Memphis if you didn't eat any BBQ? Start with the cheese & sausage plate, but save room for some finger-licking good ribs. Literally. They are quite messy!
Central BBQ - Midtown
Many controversies will rage about the best BBQ in Memphis, but Central is always in the running. Josh recommends the Smoked Hot Wings. The BBQ Nachos aren't bad either.
National Civil Rights Museum
Reflect on the history of the Civil Rights Movement at this museum built around the former Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated that fateful day in 1968.
Sun Studio
For all you music lovers like us, take a tour through the birthplace of rock 'n' roll where you will experience outtakes from recording sessions, touch Elvis' first microphone, and hear the real story of the studio that launched the careers of legends like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King, and Roy Orbison just to name a few. Fun fact: The first rock 'n' roll single, "Rocket 88," by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats was recorded here in 1951.
Shelby Farms Park
One of the largest urban parks in the country, we love walking Tuck around the lake here. If you're lucky, you might even spot a bison or two.