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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Ollie #1 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 389 reviews
Museum focuses on the Civil Rights Movement in America through private collections, exhibitions, research and educational programs.
Attraction type  History Museums; Specialty Museums; Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Sun Studio
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Ollie #2 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 596 reviews

Visit to Sun Studio, Memphis Its legendary status makes this an essential destination. This is where Elvis Presley recorded his first song, and was the starting point for... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Orpheum Theater
Ollie #7 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Beautiful theater holds musical and stage performances.
Attraction type  Theaters; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Graceland
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Ollie #8 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 1,263 reviews

The point of Graceland is to give all who wish to visit a glimpse of this private corner of Elvis Presley's world. It's easy to call Graceland tacky or whatever else, but Elvis... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  7.2 miles from city center
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Elmwood Cemetery
Ollie #9 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Main Street Trolley
Ollie #10 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 163 reviews
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Pink Palace Museum
Ollie #11 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 73 reviews
Owner description: The Pink Palace Museum is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. You can walk through a replica of the first self-service grocery...... more » Owner description: The Pink Palace Museum is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. You can walk through a replica of the first self-service grocery store in the country, Clarence Saunders' Piggly Wiggly. Explore the cultural and natural history of the Mid-South through exciting exhibits, dioramas, and audio-visuals. Trace Memphis' development from the time of Spanish explorers through the Civil War and the yellow fever epidemics. Learn from the award-winning medical exhibit how health care grew to be Memphis' largest industry. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings; Natural History Museums
Distance  5.3 miles from city center
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Peabody Hotel
Ollie #13 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4 of 5 stars 251 reviews
Famous for the procession of the ducks every day at 11 a.m.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Performances
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Beale Street
Ollie #18 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4 of 5 stars 552 reviews
Renovation and renewal have come to this historic street known as the "Home of the Blues." Flashy music clubs and restaurants abound.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Walking Areas; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Mysterious Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Woodruff-Fontaine House
Ollie #26 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
An elegant, 16-room mansion built in 1870 and featuring period furnishings and mannequins displaying the fashions of the era.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Cotton Exchange Building
Ollie #27 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Slave Haven / Burkle Estate Museum
Ollie #28 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4 of 5 stars 50 reviews

Slave Haven is the former home of the Burkle family. In 1978, the family revealed that the home had been a stop on the underground railroad in Memphis. This museum includes... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Sharpe Planetarium
Ollie #33 of 29 attractions in Memphis
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
The Sharpe Planetarium is temporarily closed.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Observatories/ Planetariums; Architectural Buildings; Natural History Museums
Distance  5.4 miles from city center
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Historic Mason Temple
Ollie #35 of 29 attractions in Memphis
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Playgrounds; Historic Sites
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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Cooper-Young Historic District
Ollie #36 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
Distance  3.8 miles from city center
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River Walk
Ollie #38 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
A 5-block scale model of Mississippi.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Riverbluff Walkway
Ollie #41 of 29 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Statue of Elvis
Ollie #44 of 29 attractions in Memphis
3.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Memphis Cook Convention Center
Ollie #45 of 29 attractions in Memphis
3.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centers
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Confederate Park
Ollie #50 of 29 attractions in Memphis
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Battlefields; Educational Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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