This historic street is the heart of Memphis’ music scene and the Home of the Blues. Enjoy live blues, jazz, and rock performances at the many bars and clubs, and dig into delicious Southern cuisine at one of the streets' many restaurants (we recommend Itta Bena and BB Kings).
Sun Studio is known worldwide as “The Birthplace of Rock’n’roll”. It is the discovery location of musical legends and genres of the 50’s from B.B. King and Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis; from Blues and Gospel to Country and Rock’n'roll.
Take a stroll along the riverfront on the banks of the Mississippi River, enjoy the view from Tom Lee Park, or hop aboard a riverboat cruise for a unique perspective of the city. Walk a little further to the railway bridge, where you can walk the pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River to Arkansas.
Memphis is home to the World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest and boasts it's own unique style of BBQ. The bride and groom have included a list of tried-and-tested restaurants that show why Memphis has the best BBQ in the U.S. (sorry not sorry, Texas). The Rendezvous Central BBQ Blues City Cafe Cozy Corner The BBQ Shop Elwood Shack
Looking for some good food that's not BBQ? We got that, too! Here are a list of restaurants that showcase the best of Memphis: Itta Bena Gus' Fried Chicken Alcenia's Catherine & Mary Amelia Gene's Flight The Majestic