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Memphis Attractions

Beale Street

Admission: free www.bealestreet.com

Beale Street is in the heart of Downtown Memphis and dates back to 1841. It inspired W.C. Handy’s “Beale Street Blues.” It was where B.B. King’s Blues Club calls home. It has welcomed everything from bars and nightclubs to gamblers and musicians. Beale Street was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and was officially declared the Home of the Blues by an act of Congress in 1977.

Graceland

Admission: Adults starting at $38.75 www.graceland.com

Walk in the footsteps of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll at Elvis’ home, Graceland. The full Graceland experience will take you from Elvis’ hum- ble beginnings through his rise to superstardom. See how a rock ‘n’ roll legend lived and relaxed with family and friends. The Graceland expe- rience includes an interactive iPad tour of Graceland mansion, plus a self-guided tour through our new entertainment complex, Elvis Presley’s Memphis!

Rock ‘n’ soul museum Admission: Adults $12 The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the mu- sic that shook the world. Located at 191 Beale Street at FedEx- Forum, the museum offers a comprehensive Memphis music ex- perience from the rural music of the 1930s, through Memphis’ musical heyday in the 70s, to its global musical influence.

Sun Studio

Admission: $14 www.sunstudio.com

Sam Phillips opened Sun Studio in 1950 with the goal of capturing the pure, raw energy of Beale Street. It produced the first rock ‘n’ roll single: Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats’ version of “Rocket 88” in 1951 and continues as an active recording business for many notable artists including U2, JW-Jones, Hubert Sumlin, Larry Taylor and Richard Innes, John Mellencamp and more.

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