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Local & General Info
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Location:
- Memphis International Airport - 13.2 miles
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Areas Served:
Memphis
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Area Airports:
Memphis International
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Directions from Airport to Hotel:
From Airport To Hotel - Start Out Going East On Union Ave/TN-3 Towards S 3rd St. TN-14 N By Turning Right 0.4 Mi. Union Ave./TN-3 Becomes Union Ave.-Us-70/Us-79 0.5 Mi. Turn Right Onto Myrtle St 0.1 Mi Turn Slight Left Onto Beale St. 0.1 Mi Turn Right Onto Walnut St. 0.2 Mi. Turn Left Onto Linden Ave./TN-278 0.2 Mi. Turn Right Onto East St. 0.1 Mi. Turn Left Onto Peabody Ave. 0.1 Mi. Turn Right Onto S Dudley St. 0.1 Mi. Turn Left Onto E Eh Crump Blvd/TN-4 0.2 Mi. E Eh Crump Blvd/TN4 Becomes Lamar Ave/Us-78/ TN-4 0.1 Mi. Take The I-240 S Ramp 0.2 Mi Merge Onto I-240 S 3.9 Mi. Take The I-55 Exit Exit Number 25 A Towards Jackson Miss. 0.2 Mi. Merge Onto I-55 S 0.8 Mi. Take The Exit 0.2 Mi. Merge Onto E Brooks Road 1.6 Mi. Turn Slight Right 0.1 Mi. Overnight Valet parking charge $15.00 overnight and Self parking $10.00 overnight.
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Memphis
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Beale Street Historic District:
One of America's most famous streets, where W.C. Handy first penned Blues music of the Mississippi Delta. Nightclubs, restaurants, and shopping. Live music includes traditional Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, and Rock-and-Roll.
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Graceland:
Home of Elvis Presley. Guided tour includes mansion, trophy building, Meditation Garden, automobile museum, and private jets. 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38116; (800) 345-8511
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Memphis Pink Palace Museum, Planetarium and IMAX Theater:
Museum features cultural and natural history of the Mid-South. Planetarium offers audiovisual journey through time and space. IMAX is one of the finest motion picture systems in the world, projected onto a giant five-story wide screen. 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38111;; (901) 320-6362
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Memphis Queen Line Riverboats:
Experience the majesty of the Mississippi River. Sightseeing cruises last 1 1/2 hours, refreshment stands and gift shop on board. 45 Riverside Drive, Memphis, Tennessee 38103; (800) 221-6197
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Memphis Zoo and Aquarium:
Memphis' biggest attraction. Home to over 2,800 animals representing 400 species. 2000 Galloway Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38112; (9012) 762-9453
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Mud Island:
Includes 18-gallery Mississippi River Museum featuring river life, legends, models and folklore; swimming pool and beach; 5,000 seat amphitheater; Memphis Belle pavilion; gift shops and restaurants. 125 North Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee;; (901) 576-7241
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National Civil Rights Museum:
Located at the historic site of the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, museum provides a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement. 450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38103; (901) 521-9740
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Sun Studio:
Birthplace of rock-and-roll, where Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Rufus Thomas, Muddy Waters, Carl Perkins, and Roy Orbison launched their careers. Sun Studio Cafe is located next door. 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103; (901) 521-0664
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