Holiday Inn Memphis-Univ Of Memphis LOCAL AREA

The University of Memphis is an attraction in itself. Performing Arts, Lectures and Exhibits are plentiful. The University also is the host location for many university and non university groups. Call 901-678-2040 for campus information.

Downtown Memphis is an exciting center of acitivity. World famous Blues Alley offers blocks of dining, clubs and blues playing. BB King's is a favorite. Like New Orleans? Memphis is known for its regional dining. The Rendezvous is also world famous for pork BBQ ribs. Downtown boasts the Fedex Forum and the AutoZone Park. Home of the Memphis Redbirds. 17+ museums are offered including the National Civil Rights Museum, The Center for Southern Foklore and The Gibson Guitar Museum and Factory.

Voted "Best Iconic American Atrraction" bu USA Today. Not only Tour Elvis' Mansion but tour his Trophy Room and Private Jet. You may also walk the family gravesite area. Call 901-332-3322 for days and hours of operation.

Get nose-to-nose with polar bears, grizzlies, grey wolves and sea lions. Interactive family fun with naturalistic exhibits and shows daily. Call 901-333-6500 for days and hours of operation.

Call 901-761-5250 or visit www.dixon.org for exhibits and hours of operation.

Major exhibitions spanning cultures and times bring this world class encyclopedic collection to life. Call 901-544-6200 or visit www.brooksmuseum.org for hours of operation.

Please call 901-683-0233 for hours of operation

Interpritive exhibits and displays bring to life the most significant moments of civil and human rights struggles and victories. Please call 901-521-9699 or visit www,civilrightsmuesum.org for dates and times of operation.

Hands on Fun. Sit in a real airplane cockpit, splash in the Mississippi, be a news anchor on CMOM-TV, be a star on stage and more.

A regional natural history, science and cultural museum. IMAX theater and planetarium all under one roof.

Where it all happened in the 60's and 70's. Otis Reding, Booker T & the M G's, Isaac Hays and more.

Take a guided tour through the "Birthplace of Rock & Roll." Experience outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis' first microphone, and hear the history of the studio.