The city of Memphis was established in 1819 and inherited its name from the ancient capital of Egypt. Novel and beautiful city of Memphis features only few of historical landmarks and sights however these will be enough for several days of city exploration. Memphis is the native city of the “King of Rock-and-Roll” Elvis Presley. One of the central streets of the city hosts a monument commemorating the world renowned musician.
Memphis is not distinguished by an abundance of boisterous entertainment centers, yet travelers with kids will not be bored here. An awesome place for a family holiday is the indoor Golf & … Open
Among hundreds of gastronomy destinations in Memphis one can easily choose the best one fitting every taste and fancy. The city of Memphis offers as upscale restaurants so budgetary cafes … Open
The most impressive and exciting place for hiking will be the Beale Street as it hosts the monument commemorating the King of Rock-and-Roll. Among numerous sights and landmarks which are worth noticing one should visit the Mississippi River Museum. It is located in the scenic park on a river bank. Travelers being not limited in time for touring should necessarily visit the city suburbs which also host numerous significant landmarks and sights of tourist interest. River cruises are the most popular sort of entertainment among city guests.
Life of Memphis is rich in culinary events being of great interest and attraction for city guests. A visit to the city during one of the brightest and remarkable events will let to fully … Open
Another museum is dedicated to blues (the Blues Hall of Fame Museum). It keeps personal items of bluesmen who have made a significant contribution to the history of music. The organization, among other things, presents the best musicians who play in this style with honorary awards. The Metal Museum is dedicated not to heavy metal and hard rock, as one might think first, but to works of art created from metal. Earlier, before the legendary Sun Studio was opened in Memphis, the city was known as a major cotton industry center. Therefore, in 2006, the Cotton Museum was opened on the grounds of the Memphis Cotton Exchange, thanks to which tourists can learn more about this industry and its development, as well as its impact on everyday life.
Major part of entertaining centers, popular restaurants and night clubs are concentrated in the Beale Street. The street hosts the most famous blues-café of the city named the Blues City … Open
Memphis is rich not only in museums - there are also religious sights here (although there are not many of them). A fine example of Gothic architecture is St. Mary's Catholic Church built in 1870. The interior of the shrine is no less interesting than its exterior - stained glass windows and an altar are especially noteworthy. The Temple of Deliverance Church built in 1975 is worth a visit too. One of the city's most interesting historical sites is Elmwood Cemetery founded in 1852. Here one can find many war graves from the period of the Civil War, the First and Second World Wars, the Vietnam War. Most of the tombstones can safely be called works of sculptural art. The cemetery is also interesting for movie buffs - several scenes from the "The Firm" (1993 film) were shot here.
1. Tourists can get from the Airport to the city center by Downtown-Airport Shuttle. The cost of the trip will be 15 dollars. Tourists traveling with families or big companies should better … Open
In Memphis, you can find several beautiful architectural monuments of the Victorian era, which are a "living history park" with preserved interiors, household items, and exteriors. Among them are Woodruff-Fontaine House, Victorian Village Historic District, as well as Mallory-Neely House. The Historic Mason Temple, in which the legendary Martin Luther King made his last speech, is also located in Memphis and is worth a visit. It'd be a good idea to combine a visit with a tour of the National Civil Rights Museum. Performances taking place at The Orpheum and Cannon Center For The Performing Arts would be ideal for cultural enrichment in the city.
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