Spotlight on Memphis

Walk in the footsteps of Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash as you meander through Memphis this year, a city like no other on the Mississippi River.

Start at the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum which pays tribute to Tennessee's early pioneers of blues, rock, and soul, whose love of music overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create new sounds that the world had never dreamed of before.

Visit Memphis' Music Hall of Fame, which  has gathered the greats in one place to help you dive into the blues. See Jerry Lee Lewis' Cadillac, Isaac Hayes' organ, and many trinkets that have passed through the hands of some of music's most influential names.

Memphis' influence on the world of music is undeniable. Just by walking down Beale Street you will be able to soak up a unique blend of delta blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, R&B and gospel with past performers including Louis Armstrong.  It is also a great place to drink and dine with various dining options for traditional BBQ and more trendy dining spots.

More of a Baseball fan than a Blues fan? Then we’ve got that covered too! Grab your Memphis Redbirds Tickets here. With all the fun of the ball game, Nashville Sounds at Memphis Redbirds is guaranteed to be all you were expecting from the MiLB and more.

Before you leave Memphis, a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Hotel is essential.  This is where Martin Luther King was shot on the balcony in 1968. You can visit as part of a package here.

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