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Inside Background
Architecture 
Every city has its buildings which simply have to be seen and Memphis is no...
Last edited: 13 October 2006
Culture 
Memphis culture is intricately linked with the musical iconic culture...
Last edited: 14 June 2009
History 
Memphis began as a Native American tribal settlement, first established by the...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
  There are only two areas to book a hotel in - either downtown between Third...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Recommended Reading 
Any good trip starts with getting in the mood to experience the travel...
Last edited: 07 September 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Visitors to Memphis need to know where to go to get information about the city...
Last edited: 20 February 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Visitors to Memphis often arrive by plane at the Memphis International airport...
Last edited: 11 May 2008
Getting Around 
The number 43 bus goes from downtown to the  Graceland area(Elvis Presley...
Last edited: 24 April 2009
Public Transportation 
The major mode of public transportation used in Memphis is MATA which operates...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
  Memphis Events Calendar
Last edited: 16 December 2006
First-time Visitors 
Here is a brief primer on things to do in Memphis : Elvis Presley's Graceland...
Last edited: 12 May 2009
Museums & Attractions 
Graceland is the famous home of Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee.
Last edited: 16 December 2006
Nightlife 
Although Memphis is the "Home of the Blues" a great place to go after dark is...
Last edited: 08 June 2009
The Performing Arts 
  Memphis is known as a cultural center, particularly for the musical...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
For Sports, Memphis is known for its basketball heritage.  Memphis is home to...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
AutoZone Park 
Memphis Redbirds home field Autozone Park is home to the Memphis Redbirds,  AAA...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
Collierville shopping 
When travelers come to Memphis, it's usually for Elvis, Beale Street, the...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Dixon Gallery and Gardens  
This is a former estate with english formal gardens. The boxwoods are amazing...
Last edited: 25 March 2009
Downtown arts 
Downtown's South Main Arts District is a strong collection of locally-run...
Last edited: 08 August 2006
Victorian Village 
Memphis mansions  Three and four-story Victorian mansions from the mid-1800...
Last edited: 23 July 2009
Visitors Center plus Memphis art 
Tennessee State Welcome Center 119 N. Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN 38103...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
Center for Southern Folklore 
You can shop and peruse  the Folklore store to find unique gifts and works of...
Last edited: 11 September 2008
Children's Museum of Memphis 
Children play to learn and adults learn to play again at The Children’s Museum...
Last edited: 11 May 2007
Slave Haven / Burkle Estate Museum 
Slave Haven is the former home of the Burkle family. In 1978, the family...
Last edited: 08 January 2009
St. Peter Church 
St. Peter Catholic Church is online at: www.stpeterchurch...
Last edited: 20 November 2006
Sun Studio 
Visit to Sun Studio, Memphis Its legendary status makes this an essential...
Last edited: 08 July 2008
The C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa 
The C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa is a prehistoric American Indian...
Last edited: 06 August 2009
TheatreWorks 
TheatreWorks is a blackbox theater in midtown with several resident companies...
Last edited: 07 July 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Visits to Memphis are often go, go, go and frenzied tourists need to remember...
Last edited: 01 March 2009
Germantown Comissary 
  This restaurant is located on Germantown Parkway about 10 -15 miles East of...
Last edited: 20 August 2008
Corky's BBQ 
  This restaurant is conveniently located just off 240 on Poplar St. The BBQ...
Last edited: 16 September 2008
Cozy Corner 
  This is a small quaint out of the way restaurant located at the junction of...
Last edited: 28 January 2008
Danver's LLC 
Danvers Restaurant  in Memphis has great roast beef sandwiches, chicken finger...
Last edited: 27 August 2009
Huey's Midtown 
Huey's is a Memphis original.  The Huey's Midtown was the original location and...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
Zinnie's 
Zinnie's East is easy to get to in mid-town and is an absolutely comfortable...
Last edited: 16 February 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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