Memphis Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Memphis Unmissables

This collection highlights the cultural and geographical landmarks of Memphis, centered on its musical heritage and the Mississippi River. It features the historic Beale Street entertainment district and the Smithsonian-developed Rock 'N Soul Museum. The list also explores the city's riverfront through the Mud Island River Park, which includes a detailed scale model of the lower Mississippi, and the historic Peabody Hotel, known for its long-standing architectural and social significance in the downtown core.

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Memphis Monuments & Memorials

Memphis's landscape is defined by its musical and civil rights heritage. This collection features bronze tributes to icons like W.C. Handy and B.B. King alongside critical historical markers. Visitors can explore sites commemorating the 1968 Sanitation Workers Strike, the legacy of Ida B. Wells, and the Sultana maritime disaster. Many of these monuments are concentrated around the historic Beale Street district, highlighting the city's role as a cultural and social crossroads in the American South.

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Memphis Museums & Cultural Gems

Memphis offers a dense concentration of specialized museums centering on its musical legacy and riverfront history. The Rock 'N Soul Museum and W.C. Handy Home detail the evolution of blues and soul, while the Mississippi River Museum explores the waterway's impact on regional development. Specialized sites include the Fire Museum, housed in a historic fire station, and the Cotton Museum, located on the former trading floor of the Memphis Cotton Exchange. The collection is rounded out by the Belz Museum’s extensive Asian and Judaic art.

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Memphis Parks and Recreation

Memphis offers a diverse range of recreational spaces concentrated along the Mississippi River bluffs and throughout the downtown core. This selection includes Mud Island Park, featuring a 2,000-foot scale model of the Lower Mississippi River, and the Fourth Bluff area, which provides elevated river views and access to the River Line walking trail. Sports enthusiasts can visit AutoZone Park, home to the Memphis Redbirds, or the FedExForum arena. These sites combine historical riverfront landmarks with modern athletic facilities and scenic green spaces for walking and outdoor activities.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -10°–20°
-1° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

12° (feels like 7°) · extremes -7°–22°
1° at night
10 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair

17° (feels like 13°) · extremes -3°–25°
5° at night
12 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great

22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 2°–28°
10° at night
11 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Good

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 8°–31°
16° at night
14 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Fair

31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–36°
21° at night
13 rainy days
16 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

34° (feels like 36°) · extremes 18°–39°
23° at night
14 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

34° (feels like 36°) · extremes 18°–40°
22° at night
12 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Fair

31° · extremes 11°–37°
18° at night
9 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great

25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 3°–32°
12° at night
8 rainy days
17 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes -3°–26°
5° at night
9 rainy days
15 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor

11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -7°–22°
1° at night
10 rainy days
12 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +1

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Featured Lists

Memphis Unmissables

Memphis Monuments & Memorials

Memphis Museums & Cultural Gems

Memphis Parks and Recreation

Memphis — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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Memphis – Plan Your Days

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