Memphis, TN Hotels

Although music and barbecue go hand-in-hand in Memphis, this Tennessee city offers much more than smoked pork and bluesy beats. Visitors to Memphis should not miss Graceland, the large mansion home to Elvis Presley. Other popular sightseeing attractions include the Pink Palace Museum, the National Civil Rights Museum and a voyage with Ride the Ducks. Memphis is bursting at the seams with culture and showcases important historical sites like the Lorraine Hotel, where tourists can learn the history and pay respects to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a critical figure in the American civil rights movement.

Filled with soul, this Southern city showcases many notable music spots like Sun Studio and the infamous Beale Street, where visitors can relax in clubs playing anything from blues, jazz and country. For the kids that come along on vacation, take them to the Memphis Zoo and Aquarium, or take a Memphis Riverboat Ride like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, the famous characters from Mark Twain's books. So whether you come to dance, eat or float on down, Memphis is a vacation spot where visitors can truly experience the distinct cultures of America.

When To Go

Having four distinct seasons, Memphis experiences hot summers, blustery falls, cold winters and comfortable springs. High levels of humidity, thunderstorms and abundant sunshine can be expected from June through September. Fall is pleasant with drier weather and mild temperatures that give way to rainy days as winter begins in November. Spring and fall are good times to visit Memphis, but summer and winter can be nice as long as tourists are prepared for the weather.

• December through February: Daily high in winter is 9°C (48°F)

• March through May: Daily high in spring is 23°C (74°F)

• June through September: Daily high in summer is 33°C (92°F)

• October through December: Daily high in fall is 22°C (72°F)

Getting There

Memphis International Airport operates flights through numerous major airlines like Delta, Continental and US Airways. There are also nonstop transatlantic flights for international travelers.

By rail, the Memphis Central Station receives Amtrak routes daily. As for regional rail service, the City of New Orleans train offers one northbound route and one southbound. These trains go from Memphis to Chicago and Memphis to New Orleans,

Memphis is accessible by Interstates 40 and 55, US Routes 51, 61, 64, 70, and 72. These interstates and highways come into Memphis all across the surrounding states.

• By air: Make your vacation a breeze by arriving via a Memphis International Airport flight

• By car: Accessing Memphis via car is cost-effective, scenic and easy with the multitude of roadways entering the city

• By train: Amtrak gives you the opportunity to see various regional areas while making your way to Memphis

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