Please, do us a favor and keep this thread as a conversation about Memphis BBQ. I'm hoping that it can be a go-to thread for folks going to Memphis. There are plenty of other threads that are more generally about BBQ.
Things to do in Memphis
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Please, do us a favor and keep this thread as a conversation about Memphis BBQ. I'm hoping that it can be a go-to thread for folks going to Memphis. There are plenty of other threads that are more generally about BBQ.
Go to the Civil Rights Museum. It's one of the best museums in the country.
Near by is the greatest dive bar in the country, maybe the world. Ernestine & Hazel's. The 1st floor bar and griddle, and the 2nd floor bar are both awesome. And the building is incredible and has amazing history.
www.earnestineandhazel.com
Gibson Donuts, Central Barbecue, Beale Street are all things that should be experienced if you're in Memphis and haven't been to them before.
Near by is the greatest dive bar in the country, maybe the world. Ernestine & Hazel's. The 1st floor bar and griddle, and the 2nd floor bar are both awesome. And the building is incredible and has amazing history.
History — Earnestine & Hazel's
www.earnestineandhazel.com
Gibson Donuts, Central Barbecue, Beale Street are all things that should be experienced if you're in Memphis and haven't been to them before.
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I will start with a super high recommendation for the National Civil Rights Museum. It is on the actual location of the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was killed.
There is so much to see in the museum, including the Rosa Parks bus.
Also, we have arranged for the Ames History Museum travelling exhibit called "Jack Trice: Tower of Strength" to be on temporary exhibit next week in the NCRM.
National Civil Rights Museum | At the Lorraine Motel
www.civilrightsmuseum.org
Looks like we will also be able to display a few photos, images, and a notebook of articles by Kagavi and others about Jack Trice in addition to the Ames History Museum "Tower of Strength" display at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Please be safe, y'all. Memphis consistently ranks in the top 5 for most dangerous cities. Stay on the beaten paths and you should be fine. But, keep your head on a swivel.
We're staying at the Hilton Garden Inn on Union Av, just down from the Peabody downtown. We're arriving early afternoon on Thursday, so I'm guessing with as many ISU fans that will be there it won't be hard to stay with the large groups as we walk to and from Beale. We don't plan on wandering outside of Beale since we'll have limited time.
I didn't go to any of those, but the Stax Museum of American Soul Music was fun last time.
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Sun Studios is really good. It's a pretty quick stop though. Maybe 30-45 minutes?
Has Graceland been mentioned? I've not been there, but I've heard that there is quite a bit to see there.
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I've not done this but seen a few videos on the YouTube. Looks like it would be pretty cool. https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/starry-nights
It's pretty good. Definitely worth a trip if you haven't beenHas Graceland been mentioned? I've not been there, but I've heard that there is quite a bit to see there.
The Home of Elvis Presley | Graceland
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Has Graceland been mentioned? I've not been there, but I've heard that there is quite a bit to see there.
The Home of Elvis Presley | Graceland
You've heard the music. Now see the place that Elvis Presley called home. See his mansion, private gardens, aircraft, and more for an unforgettable experience.
We toured it at the ISU/Tulsa Liberty Bowl. It was pretty cool, especially the recording studio and the museum.
What about the huge pyramid Bass Pro Shop. Never been to it, but it looks pretty cool. It is just a little north of where I'm staying.
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We went last time. It is basically a large bass pro in a really cool building. They had tours to the top of the pyramid, but we didn’t do it.What about the huge pyramid Bass Pro Shop. Never been to it, but it looks pretty cool. It is just a little north of where I'm staying.
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There's an elevator to a balcony near the top of the pyramid. $8 to go up unles your staying at the pyramid, then its free. It's the tallest free standing elevator in the u.s.What about the huge pyramid Bass Pro Shop. Never been to it, but it looks pretty cool. It is just a little north of where I'm staying.
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Also, bowling alley and a few restaurants including one at the top of the pyramid.
How about blues clubs?
Trip Advisor mostly gave places on Beale Street.
WeAreMemphis gave some places that seem more authentic and less touristy.
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May have to try some of these places after the bowl games are done on TV.
Trip Advisor mostly gave places on Beale Street.
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WeAreMemphis gave some places that seem more authentic and less touristy.
Memphis Blues Bars: The Ultimate Guide to Blues in Memphis
Looking for blues in Memphis? Discover the best blues bars in the city and experience its rich musical history firsthand.
May have to try some of these places after the bowl games are done on TV.
Now I know where to find @ChrisMWilliams.
Earnestine & Hazel’s (531 S Main St.)
America’s most haunted bar is also a great place to catch some live blues on the weekends (if you aren’t too scared, that is). This Memphis institution has been hosting live music since at least the 1950s and remains a local favorite for late night dancing, drinking, and revelry. If you happen to stumble upon E&H on a weeknight when there isn’t a band playing, don’t fret. They have one of the city’s best jukeboxes filled with local blues heroes like B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland, John Lee Hooker, and many more.
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Earnestine & Hazel’s (531 S Main St.)
America’s most haunted bar is also a great place to catch some live blues on the weekends (if you aren’t too scared, that is). This Memphis institution has been hosting live music since at least the 1950s and remains a local favorite for late night dancing, drinking, and revelry. If you happen to stumble upon E&H on a weeknight when there isn’t a band playing, don’t fret. They have one of the city’s best jukeboxes filled with local blues heroes like B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland, John Lee Hooker, and many more.
Memphis Blues Bars: The Ultimate Guide to Blues in Memphis
Looking for blues in Memphis? Discover the best blues bars in the city and experience its rich musical history firsthand.
A Weekend in America’s Most Haunted Bar - Souled Outside
At Earnestine and Hazel's, the house band isn’t the only thing going bump in the middle of the Memphis night.
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Just noticed that the Gibson Guitars factory near Beale Street has closed and is no longer giving tours. Bummer.
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