A trip to Memphis has to be about the barbecue. The barbecue here is world-renowned, but those less experienced barbecue enthusiasts will need a short lesson in ‘Memphis Style’ barbecue. Memphis Style refers to traditionally smoking the meat with a dry rub instead of a sauce. Typically, the sauce is served on the side of … Read more
Couples looking for a quick escape may enjoy staying in Memphis, a historical city known for great music and local attractions. Many tourists flock to Memphis, Tennessee every year to see the homes of music legends such as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. In addition, the town is filled with a rich history and a … Read more
The National Civil Rights Museum is built on the site of the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. This location in Memphis brought national attention to the situation facing the civil rights movement when on April 4, 1968, the leader of the movement was shot in front of a crowd gathered … Read more
Lucky Ducks & their Memphis Hotel Penthouse At the luxury Peabody Hotel in Memphis, it doesn’t matter who one knows, anyone who doesn’t have webbed feet and feathers isn’t allowed to stay in the sweetest suite. The best room is reserved year-round for the famous Peabody Hotel’s marching ducks. Living a life of red carpets, … Read more
The Ultimate Hotel Experience for Elvis Presley Fans From its heart-shaped pool to Elvis-themed rooms, Elvis-only TV channel, and close proximity to Graceland, staying at the Heartbreak Hotel is an experience in itself. “Well since my baby left me, I found a new place to dwell. It’s down the end of lonely street, at heartbreak … Read more
Elvis Presley’s Cars, Bikes, Planes and Tractors Elvis Presley loved to collect cars and motorcycles, not to mention customized jets, go-carts, dune buggies, and even a John Deere tractor. At the Graceland Automobile Museum, Elvis fans, and lovers of fine automobiles can see more than 33 of his favorite vehicles and motorized toys. The museum … Read more
Elvis Presley’s Mansion Still Amazes Fans & Curious Tourists One of the best-known tourist attractions in the United States, Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee is a once in a lifetime experience. The 14-acre estate features the mansion that was home to Elvis from 1957 until his death in 1977, as well as an Elvis … Read more
Jackson Rockabilly Festivals & Hall of Fame Situated between Nashville and Memphis, Jackson, TN has a rich music history of its own that is worth exploring on any vacation in the Deep South. Home to Carl Perkins, of Blue Suede Shoes fame, Jackson, Tennessee has embraced its musical legacy with an annual Rockabilly Festival, the … Read more
Sun Studio, Memphis, Birthplace of Rock and Roll No visit to Memphis is complete without visiting the historic Sun Studio, where Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, U2 and many more have recorded iconic tracks. Stepping across the threshold into Sun Studio can be an incredible moment for rock and roll fans. To know … Read more
Where Elvis Presley is Buried and How to Visit his Grave for Free One of the most visited graves in the world, Elvis Presley’s final resting place is open for fans to pay their respects for free every morning. Every year, more than half a million people visit Elvis’ Grave at Graceland, in Memphis, Tennessee. … Read more