Memphis Family Vacations

Memphis Family Travel Guide

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Memphis Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Discover Memphis' rich music heritage at the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
  • Pay homage to Elvis at Graceland
  • Dance and groove to soul sounds at the STAX Museum of American Soul Music
  • Learn about the Civil Rights struggle and see the room where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated
  • Cruise the Mississippi on a riverboat
  • See giant pandas and polar bears at the Memphis Zoo

Memphis Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Two distinct and equally powerful forces shaped Memphis: the Mississippi River and music. The river and its fertile banks first drew Chickasaw Indians, followed by French and British settlers. Cotton, goods, and slaves were sold in the city's port and traded up and down the iconic riverway. Music took root in Memphis, too, eventually morphing into the Memphis blues and, in the 1950s, blooming as rock 'n' roll. That makes Memphis an especially interesting destination for families with tuned-in gradeschoolers and teens.

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Hotels

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Doubletree Hotel Memphis Downtown
185 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN
Distance: 0.5 Miles
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Memphis
6010 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134
Distance: 10.5 Miles
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Comfort Inn & Suites
7787 Wolf River Blvd.
Germantown, TN 38138
Distance: 14.1 Miles
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Attractions

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Mud Island River Park
At Adams Ave
125 N. Front St
Memphis, Tennessee Map
Distance: 0.2 Miles (from destination center)
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Mud Island is more than just a museum. The... Read More

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Memphis Rock 'N' Soul Museum
145 Lt. George Lee St
Memphis, Tennessee
Distance: 0.8 Miles (from destination center)
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With rare recordings and videos, archival... Read More

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Memphis Zoo & Aquarium
Overton Park, Located inside Overton Park off of Poplar Avenue (2000 block) between McLean and East Parkway
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis, Tennessee
Distance: 3.0 Miles (from destination center)
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A pair of adorable panda bears from China are... Read More

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Memphis Vacation Rentals

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Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3.5 Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Filtered water, Fireplace, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Lakefront, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, Wireless Internet Access




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