Memphis Hotel and Travel Guide - The largest city located in the state of Tennessee is also home to a variety of musical milestones. The other main points of interest will also bring a rhythm that you may never want to leave behind. Beaten only by Nashville for being the largest metropolitan area in the state, there are many different activities and attractions to discover when touring the various sections of this grand city. There are five major districts located within the Memphis area. They are called the East Memphis, South Memphis, North Memphis, Midtown, as well as Downtown districts.
There are many different scenes to explore, ranging from the performing arts to historic monuments scattered about the city. Located in the downtown area, in the South Main section of town, you will encounter an impressive independent art scene. To browse about a variety of art galleries, the Midtown area is great in satisfying this desire. When visiting the area known as the Edge, you can check out the Memphis' Black Repertory Theater, as well as the popular Sun Studios.
Some of the main sights to see when visiting Memphis depend on what floats your boat. Not everyone will be interested in checking out Beale Street if they have no desire in listening to blues music. This is the site where BB King once played his guitar. Live music and other performers offer entertainment here as well. If you are interested in other types of music, a stop by the Sun Studios may be of interest. This is where Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, as well as Cark Perkins have created music.
For other attractions, you may consider stopping by the Memphis Zoo, where critters from all over the world can be viewed. Additional sights include the Lichterman Nature Center, the Memphis Queen Riverboat, AutoZone Park, as well as Libertyland Amusement Park.
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