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Things to see in Memphis, Tennessee (United States): 19 places and when to go
Memphis, Tennessee is a major city in United States with around 1,081,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Museums and art (5), Food and drink (5). The best known are Graceland, Blues Hall of Fame and Memphis Zoo. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.1219, -90.0019
- Population
- About 1,081,000
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Museums and art (5) · Food and drink (5) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (4) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 785 km as the crow flies
What to see in Memphis, Tennessee
The places in and around Memphis, Tennessee, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- GracelandMansion in Memphis, Tennessee, United States; former residence of Elvis Presley8.7 km
- Blues Hall of FameAward by Blues Foundation, since 2015 also a music museum in Memphis, Tennessee5.4 km
- Memphis ZooNon-profit organization in the US3.3 km
- National Civil Rights MuseumHotel that was site of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., now a museum5.3 km
- Hernando de Soto BridgeSteel-arch bridge in the United States7.0 km
- Sun StudioRecording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 19503.8 km
- Beale StreetHistoric district in Memphis, Tennessee, United States5.0 km
- Memphis Brooks Museum of ArtArt museum in Memphis, Tennessee2.6 km
- Memphis Botanic GardenBotanical garden8.2 km
- Nodena siteArchaeological site in Arkansas, United States48 km
- Second Presbyterian Church (Memphis, Tennessee)Church built in 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee6.8 km
- Pink Palace Museum and PlanetariumAmerican museum3.9 km
- Wilson High School GymnasiumHistory50 km
- Flyway Brewing CompanyBrewery4.2 km
- Ghost River BreweryBrewery5.3 km
- Memphis Filling Station BrewingBrewery5.0 km
- Old Dominick's DistilleryDistillery5.5 km
- Soul & Spirits BreweryBrewery6.2 km
- The Central Station Memphis, Curio Collection By HiltonHotel in Memphis, United States5.4 km
When to go to Memphis, Tennessee
The best time to visit Memphis, Tennessee is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:51
- JunBest time14:21
- JulBest time14:09
- AugBest time13:19
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:05
- NovPossible10:07
- DecPossible9:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. In March, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Memphis, Tennessee
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 785 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Memphis, Tennessee?
The best known: Graceland, Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis Zoo, National Civil Rights Museum, Hernando de Soto Bridge. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Memphis, Tennessee?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.
How do you get to Memphis, Tennessee?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 785 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Memphis, Tennessee as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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