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Sun Studio


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 118 attractions in Memphis
Traveler Description: Visit to Sun Studio, Memphis Its legendary status makes this an essential destination. This is where Elvis Presley recorded his first song, and was... more »
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Attraction type: Historic site, Tour, Landmark/point of interest, Other
Address: 706 Union Ave Memphis, TN 38103
Tel: 901-521-0664
Fax: 901-525-8055

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5 of 5 stars
shannonevans7 7 contributions
conroe, tx
Jun 30, 2009

I thought Sun Studios was amazing. It's a brief tour with a lot of good inside information. The recording studio is all original, and it almost gives you goosebumps just thinking about the greats that got their start in that very room. I thouhght it was way more interesting than Graceland. more

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5 of 5 stars
ashleyhsmith 9 contributions
Birmingham, Alabama
Jun 24, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife and I walked from downtown to Sun Studio (even without 100-degree heat, I wouldn't recommend this--a lot of the area is very run down and depressing, but seemed to be safe). After a brief wait in the cafe/giftshop, we were guided upstairs to a small museum, where the guide told us about the studio's history and played several... more

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5 of 5 stars
hlgcooley 2 contributions
hlgcooley
May 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I took my daughter to Memphis for her 14th birthday in March. I don't know what I expected , but this tour was awesome. Our shuttle driver picked us up at Heart Break and went out of his way to help my mom load her electric wheelchair. Sun took care of her for me while I did the upstairs tour... more

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4 of 5 stars
IowaSmalltownGuy 7 contributions
Iowa
May 4, 2009

My family enjoyed the Sun Studio tour. Our guide was knowledgeable but the tour fell short of my expectations. I think this is mostly due to the fact that we had just toured RCA Studio B in Nashville a couple days before. The studio B tour just appealed to me more. Why? I can't quite put my finger on it.... more

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5 of 5 stars
susann331 27 contributions
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Apr 24, 2009

Walking in , you think it's so small what can they show us for $10. WELL this is well worth the money. It's not just Elvis - it's Sam Phillips story . LOVED every minute there ! I left without buying the Millionaire Quartet CD but it haunted me so I ordered it online. The young tour guides are wonderful... more

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5 of 5 stars
VGuthrie 16 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Apr 24, 2009

A great tour for music lovers of all ages. Surprising how many talented musicians got their start at Sun Studio. more

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4 of 5 stars
krazeyraze 20 contributions
new jersey
Apr 23, 2009

Great studio tour with an awesome guide. The place is kind of small so some of the tour is a little tight. If you like music, not just Elvis, this place is for you. more

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3 of 5 stars
ThoompsonMS 3 contributions
Thornton, CO
Apr 13, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Sun Studio tour is a 45 minute guided tour of just two rooms. The first part of the tour takes place in the memorabilia room. It is pretty small (and can get very crowded) and does not have alot of great stuff in it - unless you think Elvis' Social Security Card is great stuff. Mostly, you just stand... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bigfoot365 6 contributions
GA
Apr 8, 2009

Along with Graceland, this is the only other stop in our visit to Memphis that I would highly recommend. You can truly feel the presence of the great artists when you tour this studio, and unlike a lot of other attractions it really felt authentic. Great tour guide as well. The shuttle situation is another story entirely. Be advised that... more

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5 of 5 stars
CarolineCally 60 contributions
Nashville, TN
Mar 30, 2009

I was late to my tour but the staff made sure I was where I was supposed to be. The tour is very informtive and I promise you will love it! The staff is very friendly. The musuem is very well done and they have some very interesting things.You can even have your picture taken with a real microphone that's... more

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Sun Studio Address

706 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Tel: 901-521-0664 Fax: 901-525-8055