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Elvis Presley's Memphis, located on Beale Street, features downhome Southern Classics and live entertainment in an atmosphere that is uniquely Elvis. Conveniently located within walking distance of the Peabody Place Entertainment Complex, this restaurant is a property of Graceland.

Kings Palace Restaurant, the critics' choice for dining and entertainment on Beale Street, features great Memphis cuisine at its best, live blues and Memphis music.

James and the Boogie Blues Band, as well as nationally known recording acts, entertain seven nights a week at Rum Boogie Café. Rum Boogie, both nightclub and restaurant serves up great food plus James Govan performing the sweet, haunting Music of Memphis.

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A narrated riding tour of Historic Memphis points out old haunts of the King himself, Elvis Presley, his cherished home, Graceland and Sun Studios where the young hopeful first recorded. Other points of interest on the tour include the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and resting place of founder and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Danny Thomas. See the mighty Mississippi River, the third largest Pyramid in the world and stop at the Peabody Hotel in time to view the famous, hilarious "Duck March" as seen on the Tonight Show. The tour concludes on Beale Street, Home of Blues founder, W.C. Handy and Tennessee's most visited street. One hour is allowed for lunch on your own. (Transportation is included)

Glimpse into the past as you tour Elvis Presley's cherished Graceland. View meditation gardens, the final resting place for Elvis and his family. Also included in this tour are Elvis' famous custom jets, Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II. View Elvis memorabilia including costumes and jewelry in the Sincerely Elvis Museum and then see the famous pink Cadillac in Elvis' collection of 22 cars. A narrated riding tour of Historic Memphis points out old haunts of the King himself, Elvis Presley, his cherished home, Graceland and Sun Studios where the young hopeful first recorded. Other points of interest on the tour include the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and resting place of founder and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Danny Thomas. See the mighty Mississippi River, the third largest Pyramid in the world and stop at the Peabody Hotel in time to view the famous, hilarious "Duck March" as seen on the Tonight Show. The tour concludes on Beale Street, Home of Blues founder, W.C. Handy and Tennessee's most visited street. One hour is allowed for lunch on your own. (Transportation and Admissions to Graceland is included)

Glimpse into the past as you tour Elvis Presley's cherished Graceland. View meditation gardens, the final resting place for Elvis and his family. Also included in this tour are Elvis' famous custom jets, Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II. View Elvis memorabilia including costumes and jewelry in the Sincerely Elvis Museum and then see the famous pink Cadillac in Elvis' collection of 22 cars. (Transportation and Admissions to Graceland is included)

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Historic Beale Street, #1 tourist attraction in Memphis is the melting pot of delta blues, jazz, rock n roll, R&B, gospel and is "where The Blues were born". Look forward to rich, spicy food of the South, cold brew and hot music! Millions of people each year visit the authentic blues clubs, unique shops, art galleries, cafes and world famous "B.B. King's Blues Hall" and "Elvis Presley's Memphis" nightclub and restaurant. New additions to Beale Street include the Rock n Soul Museum, built by the Smithsonian Institute and the new Gibson Guitar Factory.

In partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum offers visitors a half-century long retrospective of the history of Blues, Soul and Rock N Roll in Memphis, Tennessee and its impact on world culture and lifestyle.

One of a kind recordings and artifacts tell the story of how the music from Memphis and the Mississippi Delta region changed the world. State of the art personal audio-guide systems allow visitors to customize their experience. Select music from the four vintage jukeboxes, featuring Memphis music from the 50's through the 70's, a sound still recognized throughout the world.

Guided tours of this unique 750,000 square-foot factory allow visitors to witness the step-by-step process of handcrafting Gibson Guitars from start to finish. There is also a restaurant and Gibson retail shop on site.

Take a walk through the private life of the the "King of Rock N Roll", Elvis Presley. Audio -guided tours provide personal stories that take you through the King's Mansion, Hall of Gold, Automobile Museum and to the Meditation Garden, final resting place for Elvis and his family. . Included are all admissions, Elvis' famous custom jets, his car collection, memorabilia, including costumes and jewelry.

Located between historic Peabody Hotel and Beale Street Peabody Place is a 300,000 square-foot retail and entertainment center that combines upscale shopping with a variety of entertaining options, including a 22 screen theatre and 3-D theatre complex, a diverse collection of restaurants and interactive entertainment.

Visit the original recording studio where musicians like BB King, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and others took Blues music and developed it into the hot new sounds that became known as Rock N Roll.

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Relax aboard a paddlewheel excursion boat as you cruise Ole'Man River, The Mighty Mississippi "Himself". The Memphis Queen line's fleet of five paddle wheelers showcase the Memphis skyline and offer visitors a chance to experience the "Life on the Mississippi" written about by Mark Twain. Daily two-hour sightseeing cruises, and 2 .5 hour dinner cruises with live entertainment are available on Friday and Saturday nights.

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