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If you have been reading the blog, you know that I recently played “tourist” in my own hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. I tried to group like-interested activities together so that each day in Memphis had a “theme”. Â In this post I will give you an overall summary of how to spend all three days in Memphis. Click on the highlighted links to get details about each restaurant and activity!
You might also want to read:
The Ultimate Memphis Barbecue Guide
The Ultimate Memphis Fried Chicken Guide
3 Days in Memphis

National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis Day 1- Civil Rights Focus
See the detailed itinerary and photographs here.
There is so much civil rights history that took place right here in Memphis. Â From being a stop on the Underground Railroad to the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis is rich in Civil Rights history.
- Breakfast- Arcade Restaurant
- Farmer’s Market
- Civil Rights Museum
- Lunch- Gus’s Fried Chicken
- Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum
- Memphis Pyramid Bass Pro Shop
- Beale Street
- Supper- Rendezvous Barbecue
- Redbirds Baseball or Memphis Grizzly’s Basketball

Elvis Statue on Beale Street
Memphis Day 2- Music Focus
See the detailed itinerary and photographs here.
Named “The Birthplace of Rock and Roll” and “The Home of the Blues”, Â Memphis has a reputation of creating music that comes from the heart. Â Just one walk down Beale Street, and you’ll see why musicians come from around the world to get refreshed and inspired.
- Breakfast- Blue Plate Cafe
- Sun Studios
- Rock n’ Soul Museum
- Graceland
- Lunch- Rockabilly’s Burger Shop
- Stax Museum of American Soul Music
- Supper & Music- Beale Street

Jerry’s Snocones
Memphis Day 3- Explore Outside of Downtown
See the detailed itinerary and photographs here.
There are many areas outside of the revitalized downtown that are also experiencing a resurgence in popularity and development. Â One of the biggest tourist and local draws is Midtown Memphis. Â Midtown is an art haven and great place for nightly music.
- Breakfast- Brother Juniper’s
- Memphis Zoo
- Brooks Museum of Art
- Lunch- Beauty Shop Restaurant
- Memphis Botanic Garden
- Supper- Overton Square
- Jerry’s Snocones or Gibson’s Donuts

World Famous Memphis Zoo
So what are you waiting for?  Start planning your next road trip to Memphis, Tennessee!  Want to learn more about Memphis?  Joe and I are currently eating our way through 20 of the award-winning barbecue restaurants in Memphis (see The Ultimate Memphis Barbecue Guide).  Keep up with all of our travel, camping, and cycling tips by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.  Leave us your email (blue box at the bottom of the post) to subscribe to our weekly newsletter and never miss a post!
Shane
August 4, 2016 5:21 pmPinning this post for when I finally make it to Nashville this fall, thanks!!
Pack Your Baguios
August 6, 2016 5:36 pmGreat! A Nashville/Memphis road trip would be perfect in the fall!
Roxy
August 4, 2016 7:34 pmI haven’t been to Memphis in forever. It looks like so much fun! I need to make a trip soon.
Pack Your Baguios
August 6, 2016 5:37 pmYou would love it!
Adaleta Avdic
August 5, 2016 3:06 pmI’ve never been to Memphis and never really thought about visiting, but I absolutely would love to go! xx Adaleta Avdic
Pack Your Baguios
August 6, 2016 5:37 pmI hope you can come see our wonderful city soon!
Elizabeth
August 6, 2016 12:51 pmI didn’t realize Memphis had so much to offer – I’m adding to my list of places to visit!
Pack Your Baguios
August 6, 2016 5:38 pmFantastic! There’s so much to see and do!
Caitlyn
August 6, 2016 1:21 pmI’ve always wanted to go to Tennessee, and it wouldn’t be too far considering I live in KY. It was super cool how you themed the days! I wish I was that organized. I didn’t know Memphis was so big on civil rights! Learn something new everyday I guess.
Pack Your Baguios
August 6, 2016 5:39 pmYes, you should! It would be a perfect road trip for you.
Lauren
August 6, 2016 5:58 pmI’ve never been, but my bf has and he loved it – great photos!
Pack Your Baguios
August 7, 2016 6:26 pmGet that bf of yours to plan a trip for the two of you!
Nazrin Miah
August 7, 2016 7:13 amLike all the other commentors, I haven’t ever ben but would love to see it! I’m sure it is as amazing as you’ve made it sound!
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Pack Your Baguios
August 7, 2016 6:27 pmIt is! I just did a city tasting tour and found some more cool places to eat.
Debonita@elegantlyfashionable
August 7, 2016 11:41 amI want to go to Memphis, you go to such unique places. Really love all your travel blog posts.
Debs
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Pack Your Baguios
August 7, 2016 6:27 pmThank you so much!
Shantel Collins
August 8, 2016 7:52 amI can’t wait to visit Memphis next summer! Looks like you guys had a great trip!