Travelling to Memphis Tennessee in May for 3 days , Please name the top 5 attractions I must see ?
Taking my Mom and Grandma ( she is in a wheelchair ) , places we can walk and enjoy sightseeing, handicap accessible please. Graceland (handicap access ?) and Memphis Zoo are 2 of my choices so far. Travelling from Chicago so anything north of Memphis on the way is good too. I really appreciate answers from people who live in Memphis or have travelled there recently. 5 Places I shouldn't miss would be real helpful. Other - United States - 2 Answers
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Graceland, Beale street, Sun recordimg studio, and that's all I know
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~~ Gracelands is a must of course (second only to the White House as the most visited house in the USA. I have been there twice and from what I recall a wheelchair in the house would be very difficult (there are stairs to climb). Normally, a mini tour bus drives visitors up to the house. They may have wheelchair access up the driveway and into the garden/pool area (where the family are buried), the stables, Elvis's office and the trophy room (all those gold records - an amazing sight). Across the street are various museums/displays of Elvis cars/bikes/toys and paraphanalia. It will still be quite a worthwhile palce to visit regardless of the w'chair. http://www.elvis.com/graceland/ ~~ Many museums of interest are located in Memphis, including the National Civil Rights Museum, built around the former Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot dead. http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/ ~~ You need to visit Beale Street, there you'll find The Memphis Walk of Fame, a public exhibit modelled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But it is designated exclusively for Memphis musicians, singers, writers, and composers. Blues clubs and restaurants line Beale Street and are major tourist attractions in Memphis. Festivals and outdoor concerts periodically happen on the street and its surrounding areas. It is a great historic place to walk around. http://www.bealestreet.com/home.html ~~ Also visit Mud Island (not actually an island), only a mile or so from downtown. It is accessible by monorail, by foot (via a bridge), by ferry, or car. There is a museum on Mud Island also, with a replica steamboat. http://www.mudisland.com/ ~~ A great way to relax for a day in natural; surroundings is to be enjoyed at the Lichterman Nature Center. Perfect for family outings, the nature center includes a visitors center, nature store, special events pavilion and lawn, nature trails and amphitheater and lake boardwalks. http://www.memphismuseums.org/nature.htm I've included links to the official sites of all these Memphis attractions for you. You might find further information about wheelchair access on them, or contact them regarding it. Lastly, this is the link to the city's website, you will find more places of interest on it: http://www.cityofmemphis.org/framework.aspx?page=1 Enjoy your visit.
Taking my Mom and Grandma ( she is in a wheelchair ) , places we can walk and enjoy sightseeing, handicap accessible please. Graceland (handicap access ?) and Memphis Zoo are 2 of my choices so far. Travelling from Chicago so anything north of Memphis on the way is good too. I really appreciate answers from people who live in Memphis or have travelled there recently. 5 Places I shouldn't miss would be real helpful. Other - United States - 2 Answers
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Graceland, Beale street, Sun recordimg studio, and that's all I know
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~~ Gracelands is a must of course (second only to the White House as the most visited house in the USA. I have been there twice and from what I recall a wheelchair in the house would be very difficult (there are stairs to climb). Normally, a mini tour bus drives visitors up to the house. They may have wheelchair access up the driveway and into the garden/pool area (where the family are buried), the stables, Elvis's office and the trophy room (all those gold records - an amazing sight). Across the street are various museums/displays of Elvis cars/bikes/toys and paraphanalia. It will still be quite a worthwhile palce to visit regardless of the w'chair. http://www.elvis.com/graceland/ ~~ Many museums of interest are located in Memphis, including the National Civil Rights Museum, built around the former Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot dead. http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/ ~~ You need to visit Beale Street, there you'll find The Memphis Walk of Fame, a public exhibit modelled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But it is designated exclusively for Memphis musicians, singers, writers, and composers. Blues clubs and restaurants line Beale Street and are major tourist attractions in Memphis. Festivals and outdoor concerts periodically happen on the street and its surrounding areas. It is a great historic place to walk around. http://www.bealestreet.com/home.html ~~ Also visit Mud Island (not actually an island), only a mile or so from downtown. It is accessible by monorail, by foot (via a bridge), by ferry, or car. There is a museum on Mud Island also, with a replica steamboat. http://www.mudisland.com/ ~~ A great way to relax for a day in natural; surroundings is to be enjoyed at the Lichterman Nature Center. Perfect for family outings, the nature center includes a visitors center, nature store, special events pavilion and lawn, nature trails and amphitheater and lake boardwalks. http://www.memphismuseums.org/nature.htm I've included links to the official sites of all these Memphis attractions for you. You might find further information about wheelchair access on them, or contact them regarding it. Lastly, this is the link to the city's website, you will find more places of interest on it: http://www.cityofmemphis.org/framework.aspx?page=1 Enjoy your visit.
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