Famous for its blues, barbecue, history and hospitality, Memphis has always fascinated its visitors. We can't begin to do justice here to what Memphis offers, but we've picked a few of the more famous attractions and provided links to further information. You and your clients can have a great time in Memphis and go home with your work accomplished. Here are a few suggestions.
Beale Street
Statues of W.C. Handy and Elvis Presley overlook the street where the blues was born, and that famous sound spills onto the sidewalks from more than a dozen great clubs, including Elvis Presley's, B.B. King's, the Hard Rock Cafe and Isaac Hayes'. www.bealestreet.com
Tunica
About forty-five minutes from Memphis, Tunica, MS is the home of nine major casinos, featuring concerts with major musicians and other events. www.tunicamiss.org
Gibson Guitar Factory
The Gibson Beale Street Showcase is the home of the Gibson Factory where world-class guitars are made. Take the Gibson guided tour with a knowledgeable "honest to goodness" musician, then visit The Lounge for innovative dining and great music, located just one block from the famous Beale Street entertainment district. http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Locations/RetailCenters/Memphis/DiscoveriesOfGibson/
The Peabody Hotel
The refined elegance to be enjoyed in the lobby of the South's grand hotel makes the perfect atmosphere for wine and cocktails. www.peabodymemphis.com
 Graceland
The Meditation Garden, the private jet, the automobile museum and the mansion itself. www.elvis.com/graceland/
The Smithsonian's Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
According to the Smithsonian Institution, "in the quest to identify the roots of America's music, all roads lead to Memphis." www.memphisrocknsoul.org
The National Civil Rights Museum
Housed in the Lorraine Motel, the museum houses interpretive exhibits and audio-visual displays that bring to life the most significant moments of modern American history. www.civilrightsmuseum.org
Soulsville: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music celebrates great Memphis soul music made famous by Otis Redding, Booker T. and the MGs, Isaac Hayes, the Bar-Kays, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire and others. www.soulsvilleusa.com
 Sun Studio
The studio that launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Rufus Thomas, Charlie Rich, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Howlin' Wolf, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others. www.sunstudio.com
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