Memphis Travel Forum

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.ç

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.

Hi

We're hoping to stay in Memphis [and Nashville] this summer - with as much live music as we can fit in.

Will my daughter, who isn't quite 21, be able to join us in Beale Street, Concerts and music bars / clubs?

Thanks

Mike

Hi,
I want to take my mother-in-law to Memphis to visit Graceland, we are from Baltimore, MD. The problem is I have been reading some really scary things about Memphis and the area around Graceland. Could you tell me where I could stay in Memphis that would be safe? And is it safe to go to Graceland only during the day? Is the surrounding neighborhoods that bad?

I know that Baltimore City has some bad areas, but because I live here I know where you go and don't go. But I know nothing about Memphis and am a little leary about taking my 65 year old handicapped wheel chaired mother-in-law into a bad area. Please advise.

Thanks,

Cheryl

Hi, I am moving to Memphis for a new job and would like to know the areas that are safest and more geared toward younger people.

We are going to board Amtrak in Memphis. Can any one local recommend a location in the area of the station where safe long term parking is available?

Thanks

HOW DID CITY OF MEMPHIS GET HIM BURRIED ON HIS LAND. AND WHERE IS HIS MOTHER

BURRIED.

Travelling from Memphis, TN to Nashville, TN and next day Nashville to Birmingham, AL. Both journey's about 4 hours during daylight. Have read different reports from 'great& safe' to 'avoid like the plague'!
Would appreciate some advise.
Thanks
Janet

There is a good possibility that in April my family and I will be moving to Brasov, Romania for an extended period of time. I have not been able to find any classes for us and wanted to try it that way before I went to books and tapes to learn from. I was hoping that someone here would know of a place that has classes or of someone who would consider it. Thanks

Jennifer

Where can I find a earthquake prediction for Memphis ?

Thank you !

Hi

I'll be travelling to Nashville from Australia in 2 weeks and would like to do a day trip to Memphis.

I've read other posts here and it seems the most popular option is to hire a car. Unfortunately this will be out of the Q for me.

Can you please recommend bus companies, rail companies or tour companies that run this leg?

Thanks,
Frezzal

My cousin and I are planning on surprising our aunt with a trip to Memphis to visit Graceland and just have an all around fun time. Our aunt is an avid Elvis fan and has never visited. I am interested in recommendations on time of year that is best, sites we need to see and even hotel ideas. We want this trip to be a great time for her...so please send ideas. Most importantly, we want to know which month (weather wise) is the best for visiting.
Thanks much!! Cara

My wife and I plan on moving to Memphis later this year, and we're wondering what are some recommended apartments? We do not want to live in the ghetto, and we are looking in the $600-$700 a month price range. We would also consider living in an affordable house. So what are some areas we should look at?