Take some time to explore and get fresh air at the 4,500-acre Shelby Farms Park located in the heart of Memphis. This park has it all from horseback riding trails to bike excursions, hiking, kayaking and fishing on the more than 20 bodies of water and even bison. Challenge yourself with Go Ape, an outdoor adventure course that has over 40 crossings or obstacles like rope ladders, Tarzan swings, six zip lines and net bridges.

Step out onto “America’s Most Iconic Street” for a night of dancing and music on Historic Beale Street. Established in 1841, it’s been a thriving area for commerce and culture. Beale Street was home to many Black-owned businesses, clubs, restaurants, and shops. It even was the headquarters of Ida B. Wells’ anti-segregationist newspaper, Free Speech. Today, it’s a mecca for music, nightlife, dining, and the arts.

You can’t go to Memphis without making a trip to the King of Rock n’ Roll’s iconic home. At Graceland, fully immerse yourself in Elvis’ home, his life and legacy. Once inside, you’ll see the living room, the kitchen, the famous Jungle Room, his father’s office, and the newly enhanced Trophy Building. The newly restored Racquetball Building to how it looked in 1977 and the Meditation Garden.

The National Civil Rights Museum is located at the former Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated April 4, 1968. The museum is part of the top 5% of institutions to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a Smithsonian Affiliate. Through interactive exhibits, more than 40 new films, 260 artifacts, oral histories and more, you will be guided through 500 years of history.

Enter rib heaven when you step through the door of Charles Vergos’ Rendezvous. Tender, dry rub ribs have been a staple for this restaurant for over 70 years. Start your meal off with the pork or chicken barbecue nachos then get a small or large slab of ribs, pork shoulder sandwich or chopped chicken sandwich.

Huey’s is a family-friendly restaurant that’s been a Memphis staple since 1970 and serves mouth-watering burgers, salads, and catfish. All burgers are six ounces of certified angus beef and topped with the special Huey’s seasoning. You can make any burger a veggie, black bean, or turkey burger. The Bluff City Burger is a favorite topped with smoked cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, onion straws and barbecue sauce. Huey’s also has the 100% vegan Beyond Burger.

Enjoy outdoor dining at Loflin Yard which is also pet-friendly. Choose from a variety of small plates like brisket tacos, smoked wings, and a beef brisket plate. Nosh on burgers, the smoked brisket Po-boy or hot chicken. Barrel-aged cocktails like the Buffalo Trace Old-Fashioned and Sazerac Rye and creatively-named cocktails like Your Cousin’s Destination Wedding – Altos Plata tequila, Tattersall Grapefruit Crema, Priqly Liqueur and topped with sparkling wine will make your evening fun.

For a fine dining experience, go to Bishop located inside The Central Station Hotel. Famous chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman bring you a French brasserie-inspired restaurant with Southern flare. Sip a cocktail and start your meal with a half dozen oysters or Grand Aioli with seasonal vegetables, shrimp, beef, soft boiled eggs, and lemon mousseline. Savor the Bishop Burger – a double patty topped with bacon, tomato aioli, cheddar and B1 sauce, the trout served with peas or order the filet.

Cozy up in your sumptuous room after a long day of fun in the city. The Central Station Hotel has 123 beautifully-designed rooms which include king or double queen plush beds, custom artwork and amenities like in-room Keurig coffee, a 50” HDTV, products from the William Roam Steam Collection and complimentary Wi-Fi. You can even enjoy an in-room, custom Eggleston Works speaker so you can jam to The Central Station’s Memphis-inspired playlist.

A boutique hotel in the heart of Memphis, Arrive Hotel offers 62 guest rooms, an all-day bakery with coffee and cocktails, a poker room, and rooms with Apple TV. Choose from a Studio with a king bed and 100% Egyptian cotton linens, the Bigger Studio which has a bit more room and city views, the Double if you’re traveling with friends or family members, or the Corner Lofts which have loads of space, a large tile shower and more.