5 days in Memphis Itinerary

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Museum-lovers will get to explore National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel and Graceland. Popular historic sites such as Sun Studio and Beale Street are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Memphis: Horseshoe Tunica (in Tunica), Samuel T Bryant Distillery (in Jackson) and Pinson Mounds State Park (in Pinson). There's lots more to do: take a memorable drive along Natchez Trace Pkwy, play a few rounds at Mirimichi Golf Course, admire the majestic nature at Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, and take an exotic tour of American Dream Safari.

To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Memphis trip site.

In October, daily temperatures in Memphis can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 56°F.