15 Memphis Landmarks Not to Miss Visual Story

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Introduction

15 Memphis Landmarks Not to Miss Visual Story

From musical to historical, there are plenty of Memphis landmarks worth visiting. To help with...

LANDMARK 1

Graceland

Graceland is the name of the nearly 14-acre estate the "King of Rock'n'Roll," Elvis Presley...

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LANDMARK 2

National Civil Rights Museum

One of the most important Tennessee facts is that Memphis played a significant role in...

LANDMARK 3

Shelby Farms Park

At 4,500 acres, this park is one of the largest in Shelby County. In fact...

LANDMARK 4

Victorian Village Historic District

The Victorian Village Historic District is one of the most enduring Memphis historical sites. This...

LANDMARK 5

Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum

Built in 1871, the Woodruff-Fontaine House was one of the many opulent homes that adored...

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LANDMARK 6

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

Memphis has long played a huge role in the USA's cotton production. That's in large...

LANDMARK 7

Sun Studio

Since 1952, Sun Records has been a mainstay in the music world. In fact, this...

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LANDMARK 8

Memphis Museum of Science & History

The Memphis Museum of Science & History, also called MoSH, is the city's premier educational...

LANDMARK 9

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Memphis isn't just famous for rock'n'roll. It's also the birthplace of soul music which is...

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LANDMARK 10

Mud Island River Park

Just outside of the downtown area is one of the most unique outdoor attractions in...

LANDMARK 11

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

One of Tennessee's most historic landmarks is the Beale Street Historic District, and the Memphis...

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LANDMARK 12

Memphis Music Hall of Fame

If you visit Downtown Memphis, you won't be able to miss how important music is...

LANDMARK 13

Mississippi River

At over 2,300 miles in length, the Mississippi River is the second-longest in the United...

LANDMARK 14

Elmwood Cemetery

With its roots dating back to 1852, Memphis' Elmwood Cemetery is the oldest in the...

LANDMARK 15

South Main Street Historic District

Memphis's South Main Street Historic District is an 11-block neighborhood that comprises over 100 historic...

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Conclusion

In Summary

When it comes to the Home of the Blues, there's no shortage of sites to...

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