Things To Do
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
This is the 8th largest pyramid in the world! Built to be an athletic stadium for the Memphis Grizzlies, the Memphis Pyramid was once known as the Pyramid Arena. Under this name, the pyramid was host to a number of incredible events—from Lennox Lewis vs Mike Tyson to the WWF to the Rolling Stones. Today, however, the building serves as a Bass Pro Shops.
Beale Street
Beale Street was established in 1841 and became a thriving area for Black commerce and culture around the time of the Civil War. In the 1860s, many black traveling musicians began performing on Beale. It played a pivotal role in branding Memphis as one of the most musically rich cities in the world. Beale Street is known as the "Home of the Blues" and the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.
Memphis Zoo
The Memphis Zoo is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species and has been honored as a winner in the 2024 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards for the #2 Best Zoo in the U.S.
Memphis Botanic Garden
The Memphis Botanic Garden is open to the public daily, where guests can take a stroll through various gardens on the grounds. For families with children, visit My Big Backyard in the Botanic Gardens! This family garden is a place for jumping, splashing, digging, creating, daydreaming, discovering, and simply enjoying time spent outdoors.
Big River Crossing
At nearly a mile in length, Big River Crossing is the longest public pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River and connects downtown Memphis to Arkansas. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
National Civil Rights Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum traces the history of the civil rights movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present. The museum is built around the former Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. It is a member of the Smithsonian Affiliate of National Museums.
Graceland
Graceland is a mansion on a 13.8-acre estate in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, once owned by Elvis Presley. If you are an Elvis lover, you should also stop by Sun Studio, a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips which played a large role in Elvis Presley's early career.
Shelby Farms Park
Shelby Farms is a public park located in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, in East Memphis. The Park features more than 40 miles of trails, both paved and unpaved, that are popular for walking, biking, running, hiking, and horseback riding.