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Memphis 3-Day Itinerary
The perfect long weekend in Memphis. Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips — from $65 to $340 per day.
Trip Overview
Duration
3 Days
Best Time
April to June, September to October
Budget Cost
$195
Mid-Range
$420
1
Day 1
National Civil Rights Museum
National Civil Rights Museum, Sun Studio recording tour, Beale Street blues
Estimated cost: $140 (mid-range)
2
Day 2
Graceland full tour
Graceland full tour, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Central BBQ
Estimated cost: $140 (mid-range)
3
Day 3
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Mississippi River overlook, Rendezvous ribs
Estimated cost: $140 (mid-range)
Total 3-Day Cost Estimate
Budget
$195
$65/day x 3 days
Mid-Range
$420
$140/day x 3 days
Luxury
$1020
$340/day x 3 days
Insider Tips
- ✓Eat ribs at Rendezvous (in a downtown alley) or Central BBQ — both institutions serving dry-rub style
- ✓Catch live blues at Rum Boogie Cafe or BB King's on Beale Street for the real experience
- ✓Graceland is worth it: the jungle room, his jet planes, and the meditation garden grave are genuinely moving
- ✓The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is essential and powerful
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