Rock n Roll to the free side of Memphis

Memphis is considered to be the birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll music and home to the greatest Blues legends. With so much to see and do like visiting Graceland which is the former home of the ‘king’ – the music legend Elvis Presley. After the White House, this is the second most visited house in America. You can even find other amazing things to see such as the Memphis Walk of Fame, visit the Pink Palace or the Mud Island River Park and so much more but the main problem is how to manage your trip to Memphis if you are on a budget? You can always watch the sunset over the Mississippi River, or visit the amazing free-admission museums, check out the live entertainment on Beale Street and so much more. Book your cheap flights to USA and take a look at the long list of amazing activities in store for you at Memphis that won’t cost you anything.

Take the amazing Statue Tour that will help you get in grips with the rich history of Memphis. The tour will take you around some of the most famous statues like those of W. C. Handy at Handy Park, B. B. King at the Riverside Drive Visitor Center and of course the famous Elvis Presley statue on Beale Street. You can even take the Sun Studio Shuttle service afterwards which complementary for visiting Graceland, Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and Sun Studio. If it’s the arts that interest you; Memphis even offers free admission to some of its most famous art museums such as the Arts Museum of the University of Memphis, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Heritage Collection Art Exhibit, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art or visit the South Main Arts District with its open markets and free mini art galleries in their renovated lofts and warehouses.

If you wish to go on a budgeted shopping spree then the top spots include the Center for Southern Folklore’s gift shops, Cotton Row’s cotton shops, Overton Square Entertainment District’s chic boutiques, A. Schwab’s Dry Goods Store, Cooper-Young Antiques District built for an antique lover’s dream. The choices are plenty and you are bound to get what you need in terms of giftware and more. As far as live entertainment is concerned then the best stop is Beale Street. Check-out the Beale Street Flippers and be amazed at how they manage to turn your world upside down – literally. Observe the amazing 64 plaques laid in concrete that depict historic events – known as the Center City Commission Sidewalk Stories. Visit the Cooper-Young Entertainment District and see the live performances by local musicians and take time out to visit the first church of the Elvis impersonator.

Memphis is one city that has something for everyone. From amazing museums to picnic spots and featured parks, from shopping districts to art galleries. So plan ahead for your tour of Memphis the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll!