Memphis Travel Forum

What are some tips for general admission seating at Mud Island? bug spray? blanket or soccer chairs? parking? getting there early (before it opens at 7pm for an 8pm concert)?
Please help with whatever info you can. Thanks!

Are pets allowed on Mud Island to see the Mississippi River model

My husband and I are travelling through Memphis next month heading to Arkansas for a wedding. I am attempting to make reservations in a pet-friendly hotel close to I-40 but want to be in a safe neighborhood. Since we have a small dog, this really limits us to where we can stay. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions or at least advise what are the safe areas.

How do I get from Gold Strike, Tunica, Ms to Beale Street, Memphis

I am planning a trip for my husband and myself to memphis on october 2009 and would appreciate advice on where to base ourselves.
It has been a life long dream to visit memphis but i am receiving many conflicting reports on where to stay and visit, so much so that i am now delaying booking my trip. I was hoping to stay at the heartbreak hotel but have been told that it is in a very bad area. I also wanted to visit beale street but again am told that it's dangerous.
Can anyone please advise me of the best area to stay and visit.

Taking a couple of friends from overseas to Memphis this weekend. Looking for a good ol' fashioned juke joint...not a commercial, touristy place. Any suggestions?? Thanks!

Looking for a city tour for 5-8 women to take at end of July....I have found some different tour companies..but just curious if I can get some feedback from people who have taken some which company you liked and if there are any you did not like???

Hello, I am going to be coming to a Grizzlies game and was curious about the safety around the arena? Is it in a safe area? I will be coming in on I-40 from the west and would like to know the safest route to the Fedex forum. Also after the game I would like to go to Tunica and was wondering if it was safe to drive down 61 late at night? I see Graceland is not far off from 61 and have read it is really ghetto and unsafe after dark. Thanks a bunch!!!

Hi
I am in Memphis for a few nights next week. Last time I was in town Beale Street was pretty empty mid week, is that just how it is or are there some busy bars and clubs to go on a Tuesday and Wednesday?
I'm a straight guy in my last thirties just looking to party
Thanks

I am looking for long term parking for the duration of two weeks near S Main Street in, what I believe is downtown, Memphis. I am going to be riding the Amtrak and need a back up plan if their parking lot is full since it is near Christmas and everything. Really all I need are the names of parking spots like, 'fly away' chains and stuff like that. Thanks.

my family will be Memphis Wenesday, November 26 until Sunday November 30th. Will Mud Island be open on those dates?

we shall be coming to Memphis in the middle of October this year. I am splashing out and we staying at the Peabody Hotel, it's our 30th wedding anniversary treat. What would be the best way to get to Graceland and buy tickets for the tour of the house. Also are there some good bars near the Peabody Hotel we quite like a drink at night. Any info on these questions would be most wecome. Thank you.
beers and cheers from England

Hello all....

I'm thinking of a wee trip to Tenessee next year, clearly I've gotta go the whole way and travel in style, so was wondering if any of you good folks knew of anywhere I could rent a classic 50's or 60's American auto in the state?

many thanks
Duncan

Were staying at the heartbreak hotel from the 4th April to the 8th we have tried to book a trip to tupelo online but it seems there is some event at the same time that is tieing up the guides who normally do these tours. Can anyone give me any ideas how to go about finding a tupelo trip once we arrive. Thanks in advance
Smifco

Hi I am traveling to Memphis on the 13th of feb, its a Valentine surprise for my Boyfriend, I have booked us at the Heartbreak Hotel in Graceland, we are coming from the UK, can anyone advise me on the dress code, jeans?? or dress etc, also what is the weather like in memphis and should I hire a car or would it be safer to take cabs and best places to vist day and night saftey in mind!!!! thanx Carrie

I am travelling with my brother and wife, and ideally would like a hotel suite with two bedrooms or an apartment with two bedrooms in a good safe location. I cant seem to find anything like this on line . Can anyone offer any assistance please.

Have a question. Son was suppose to fly in with a friend who would rent a car for a week. Hes backing out. Son has a hotel lined up no shuttle to hotel.Are there Cabs or bus service and what do they normally run.Buses from airport to hotels? Also anyone know a rental car place that will rent to a 23 yr old safe driver?. He has a class for one week down town. Any advice would greatly be appriated. Thank You in advance Susie.. please email me headline Memphis transportation and leave a message. Thanks again

Hi. On a whim, my husband and I decided this morning that we would go to Memphis for New Year's Eve. We don't care to do anything too ambitious. We'll fly from Washington, DC, to Memphis on Dec 30 and spend two nights there. I have a few questions:

1. What are some good dining places? Anything good from a real dive to a fancy place will do so long as it's memorable (in a good way).

2. Where could/should we go on New Year's Eve? Live music, dancing, whatever . . .

3. What's the usual dress code in Memphis? Coat and tie? Jeans? In between?

4. Anything else we should know?

Thanks!

What is the current status of the Memphis Belle?

Hi My husband & I will be travelling through the deep south in November, We are a bit unsure what type of clothes to pack due to the weather & hotel dress codes.

Hello,
Im bringing my wife and daughter to Memphis for our vacation. Were from England and I have seen numerous warnings about venturing out after dark in Memphis. Were stopping at the heartbreak hotel which apparently is in a bad part of town. Is there anything to worry about or is it all hype. We will obviously want to go to Beale Street, and some of the other major attractions. Can anyone give me the do's and dont's. We wont be using a car,so which is the safest way to get about. If it helps we've been to Vegas a few times, and been Downtown there without any problems, is Memphis any worse or better?. Obviously we dont intend to wander off anywhere but what about returning to the hotel at night, are there likely to be problems outside at night?.
Well thanks in advance for any tips
Smifco5610

Hello to all!

While organizing my impending trip to Memphis, my mother told me she had heard that Hot Springs, Arkansas is a nice place for a day trip to relax and recuperate from touring All things Elvis. It's kind of far, so I was wondering if anyone recommends it, or if anyone knows of something similar a bit closer to Memphis?

We leave on Saturday. Thanks in advance for any replies!

Seyyal

i have read alot of things about safety in memphis and was wanting to know what areas to avoid and what areas to look for accomadation in? also what sights besides memphis are must sees? thanks

What is the real name of Elvis impersonator at club 152. We saw him this past thrusday night andhe told us but I want to view his webb sight. Really enjoyed your food and his show.
Thanks Suzanne B. Corwin
sbcorwin@bellsouth.net

just wanting to know what the best budget hotels are in the area we will have a car and although dont want to be miles away from any attractions ie graceland etc we are happy to travel a few min if it means better budget hotel accomadation.also is there any area to avoid that is unsafe etc? thanks

Hi. My wife and I are planning a trip to Memphis and Nashville for about 8/9 days next March. Can anyone recommend good, reasonably priced, safe and clean hotels in the cities. Somewhere that is quite central to tourist attractions etc.
Many thanks, Chipper.

Sorry, I forgot to include the address in my last post, in case anybody knows the street even if they don't know the hotel itself...

Artisan Hotel Memphis
1837 Union Ave, Memphis TN 38103

Thanks again,
Seyyal

Hello to all,

Does anyone know anything about this hotel? The webpage says it's in the "midtown arts district." Is that a safe area to stay in? I´m less worried about the hotel than the location, that it's safe, with restaurants and things to do nearby of an evening.

Thanks in advance for any tips.į

Happy travelling!
Seyyal

We will be in the Memphis area this weekend for the Memphis In May Triathlon. I believe it's near Millington and/or Bartlett.

Is this a decent area to stay in?

Hi

Myself, husband and teenage son will be arriving in Memphis on Christmas Eve, from the UK. We are spending two nights in Memphis, then doing a tour of the South. We realise most places will be closed on Christmas Day, but does anyone know of anywhere interesting to visit that would be open? We are thinking of spending the two nights at the Heartbreak Hotel and doing the tour of Gracelands on Boxing Day, 26th December, which I understand is open then.

Would really appreciate any advice. Thanks.