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Elvis Presley's Graceland 

Elvis Presley's Graceland

This is the official website of Elvis Presley's Graceland. You'll find tons of info, pictures, events and more here.

Elvis Week

Every year in August, Elvis Week brings the biggest gathering of Elvis fans you can imagine and then some to Memphis. It gets bigger every year. Graceland is always adding new things, too. For the ultimate Elvis fan, there's now a VIP tour.

Weddings at Graceland

Get married at Graceland! Yep, you can. There's a lovely little chapel there for weddings.

Memphis Zoo  

Ranked #1 by Trip Advisor

Memphis Zoo # 1

Newton, Mass. - The world's largest travel community, TripAdvisor, announced today the top 10 aquariums and zoos in the U.S., according to traveler popularity and TripAdvisor editors. The Memphis Zoo was named the top zoo in the country.

Memphis Zoo Website

Find out more about the Memphis Zoo on their website.

Where to Eat 

Memphis Dining

Review of "The Arcade" Restaurant

One of Memphis's most famous restaurants. Great food, old-school atmosphere and well, everybody's been there (yep, even Elvis!) They don't have or need a website, but you need to go there to eat. (P.S., If they have Banana Pudding, save room for dessert)

The Rendezvous

I heard about The Rendezvous for years before I went there, and I expected fine (as in nice china & linens) dining. Not so much. It's paper plates & plastic forks. And, the restaurant is located in an alley.

The place is almost always packed, the BBQ is good (try the BBQ Nachos, the shrimp, and the BBQ Smoked sausage). It's a Memphis thang!

Neely's BBQ

Neely's BBQ is a not-so-well-kept secret anymore. It has been featured in many food shows and now, our own Pat and Gina Neely have their own Food Network shows.

Pat and Gina are part of a large extended family and many members of the family have their own BBQ joints. I honestly don't know how many Neely-owned BBQ restaurants we have here now!

I do believe for many years Memphians tried to keep Neely's to themselves, but now the word is out and if you get a chance to eat at one of the many Neely's restaurants, you won't be sorry.

I prefer their ribs to any I've tried, and the BBQ & Spaghetti dinner is a favorite of many. (You'll find "and Spaghetti" is a common Memphis menu item. It's sort of like "and baked potato".)

Huey's

Where else can you get a burger to die for, and not just permission, but encouragement to write on the walls and stick your frill-picks in the ceilings? Gotta be Huey's! Several locations around town mean you're never really far away from a great burger experience.

It's not "just a burger joint", though--you can get a salad (try the spinach), soup (the potato is yummy) and they serve meat on a stick--steak and chicken, last time I looked, among other things--the menu is loaded with options.

Insider Info on Eating in Memphis

Chowhounds in Memphis post their "Top 5 must-visit chow destinations in Memphis"

Down Home with the Neely's 

Watch Pat Neely and Gina Neely on Food Network

Down Home with the Neely's

Find show schedules, recipes and more info on the Neely's via the Food Network site.

Bobby Flay does Memphis

Bobby Flay visits Memphis and discovers Elvis' favorite pizza -- yep, it's a bbq pizza. You have to try it--unusual, but a home-town fave. Bobby shares the Coletta's recipe, so if you can't come get the original, you can make your own.

Memphis Attractions & Activites 

What to do & where to go in Memphis

Memphis Zoo

Pandas and more at the Memphis Zoo. Our zoo is a great place to hang out. Check out our pandas, and the new baby bonobo!

Graceland

All Elvis, all the time! When you visit Graceland, there's more to see than just the mansion. The "Lisa Marie" airplane is there available for tours, as is one of Elvis's tour buses.

Memphis Motorsports Park

Nascar and more for the racing fan. Visit their website for photos, driver info & free wallpaper. Book tickets early. These races are very popular.

Dixon Gallery & Gardens

Over 2,000 paintings, sculptures and decorative art objects make up this museum's gallery. Excellent collection of Impressionist works. The gardens are beautiful mix of English gardens in a Tennessee woodland setting. Don't skip the museum shop - it's one of our city's best-kept shopping secrets!

Beale Street

History, music, food & fun all rolled into one little street. A. Schwab's is a must-see. Their slogan is "If we don't have it, you probably don't need it anyway". And, just take your pick of nightclubs and eateries.

National Civil Rights Museum

This museum is located at the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King was killed in 1968. Exhibits and galleries focus on the struggles and victories of the civil rights movement. A fairly comprehensive history is available on their website, too.

Playhouse on the Square

Memphis professional resident theatre company--great shows at affordable prices. If you get a chance to catch a performance, do so. Visit their website for schedules & ticket info.

Memphis Travel 

Tools for planning your visit

Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau

Hotels, attractions, travel guides and more can be found here.

See Memphis Inc.

See Memphis offers a wide variety of guided tours of the city, including Memphis Music, Memphis African-American History, and of course, an Elvis tour.

City of Memphis

Official website of the City of Memphis. Includes a video welcome from Mayor Willie Herenton.

Memphis Mojo

Memphis' best entertainment resource. Includes everything from where to buy gas to who's playing at the Canon Center to movie reviews.

Premier Transportation Services

Need to get around Memphis? Full array of transportation services, including taxicabs, shuttles, executive sedans, buses, and more.

Memphis Music Info 

Blues, Rock & Soul

Live from Memphis

Check out upcoming concerts, plus news and srtist info.

Sun Records

Visit the birthplace of rock & roll. Sun Studio is still located in the original place where Elvis and Sam Phillips launched a genre over 50 years ago.

Soulsville USA

Soulsville and the original Stax Records provide a great experience for the soul music lover. It's music history.

Divingin2Memphis.com

Current info on what's happening now in music, art, food and more.

Memphis Grizzlies 

Grizzlies Official Website

Game schedules, player info, game recaps, fan forums and logo'd products available at the Grizzlies website.

Grizzlies Auctions

Bid on Grizzlies memorabilia and support worthy causes.

Wikipedia page on the Grizzlies

Wikipedia page on the Grizzlies. History of the team, coach & player stats, more.

Commercial Appeal Grizzlies page

Local newspaper, the Commercial Appeal, coverage of the Grizzlies.

2008-2009 Season Schedule

Follow the Grizzlies game action for the season.