Memphis Family Travel Guide

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Memphis Family Travel Tips

By 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.

Family Overview: Memphis, Tennessee

By 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. Read More

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Hotels

from: $89

Doubletree Hotel Memphis Downtown

185 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $80

Fairfield Inn & Suites Memphis

6010 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134 Map

Distance: 10.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $79

Courtyard Memphis East/Lenox Corporate Park

3076 Kirby Parkway
Memphis, TN 38115 Map

Distance: 13.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
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Attractions

Mud Island River Park

expert favorite attraction
At Adams Ave
125 N. Front St
Memphis, Tennessee

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Mud Island is more than just a museum.... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Memphis Zoo & Aquarium

expert favorite attraction
Located inside Overton Park off of Poplar Ave. (2000 block) between N. McLean Blvd. and E. Parkway N
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis, Tennessee

Distance: 3.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

A pair of adorable panda bears from China are the top draw these days at this increasingly... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

National Civil Rights Museum

expert favorite attraction
At Huling Ave
450 Mulberry St
Memphis, Tennessee

Distance: 1.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., came to Memphis in early April of 1968 in support of the city's... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Memphis

Distance (mi.)
Memphis International Airport 7.3 map
Nashville Metropolitan Airport 201.0 map
Birmingham International Airport 218.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Memphis

Distance (mi.)
Jackson Mckellar Airport 71.0 map
Tupelo Lemons Municipal Airport 95.1 map
Little Rock Regional Airport 127.1 map

Flight Deals to Memphis

Originating From
Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis (MEM) $151
Orlando (ORL) to Memphis (MEM) $181
Los Angeles (LAX) to Memphis (MEM) $261
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