Memphis, TN

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Blues, rock n’ roll, soul music, barbecue, neighborhoods with personality and history you can’t find anywhere else; it’s all waiting for you in Memphis. Step back in time over 60 years ago on a tour of Sun Studio, one of the most famous and important recording studios in the world for very good reason – this is the place where the blending of blues and country tunes gave birth to rock ’n roll. Here, legends like Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded albums that made their mark on the history of music.

The performing arts scene goes deeper than blues and Beale Street. Ballet Memphis is nationally acclaimed; Opera Memphis performs in the historic Orpheum Theatre; tour the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the Memphis Rock ‘n Soul Museum; visit Graceland ‘A Home Fit for the King’ and experience the life and legacy of Elvis Presley. Stand on the historic floor of the Memphis Cotton Exchange at the Cotton Museum; honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s final moments at The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. Experience the diversity of this fascinating river town and discover everything that makes Memphis special through its rich history, attractions, and delicious Southern cuisine.