Memphis International Airport 13 min
Sun Studio (17 min) This legendary rock 'n' roll recording studio hosted Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash & others notables. Stax Museum of American Soul Music (15 min) A replica recording studio & rotating exhibits tell the story of Stax Records & soul music. Memphis Zoo (21 min) Many different species of land & sea animals displayed in pavilions organized geographically. Graceland (14 min) Elvis Presley's famed estate featuring mansion tours, exhibits, a car museum & 2 jets. Mud Island (22 min) Small peninsular area featuring a public park, history museum, restaurants & an amphitheater. Dixon Gallery & Gardens (9 min) Botanical park & museum with permanent collections of Impressionist & post-Impressionist art. Memphis Botanic Garden (9 min) Global array of plants arranged into separate areas, including a popular Japanese tranquility space. Brooks Museum (19 min) Collection of European & American art, including sculptures & paintings, from the 18th-20th century. Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum (20 min) Story of the roots & influence of Bluff City's rock & soul music told through interactive media. Lichterman Nature Center (7 min) 65-acre woodland with a visitor's center, educational exhibits, live animals, pavilions & trails. Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium (17 min) Museum devoted to Memphis history, science & culture featuring an IMAX theater & planetarium. National Civil Rights Museum (19 min) Historic site of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination & exhibits on the racial equality movement. Elvis Presley Automobile Museum (15 min) Showroom at Elvis Presley’s Memphis at Graceland displaying 20+ cars owned by the entertainer. The Children's Museum of Memphis (15 min) Interactive permanent displays & traveling exhibits create learning opportunities for kids. Shelby Farms Park (11 min) 4,500 acres with biking & horse trails, many bodies of water for fishing & boating plus playgrounds. |