Memphis attractions

When Elvis played on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956, he was wearing a sport coat made by local Memphis clothier, Bernard Lansky. Explore the legacy at Lansky Bros., a shop that's been outfitting musicians for decades. From Elvis-inspired sweaters to vintage accessories, Lansky at the Peabody hotel is a beacon of Memphis style.

The Memphis Pyramid (Pyramid Arena) is a former sporting event and live entertainment venue on the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis. The building, modeled after the Great Pyramids of Giza, has become a local icon. It’s now stopped hosting entertainment and is home to an outdoor goods store and a hotel.

Located on the southern end of Mud Island—which is actually a peninsula between the Mississippi River and Wolf River Harbor—Mud Island River Park is a gathering place that is home to a museum, an amphitheater, water features, and outdoor spaces perfect for picnicking and admiring views of the river and the Memphis skyline.

Consistently ranked among the top zoos in the United States, the Memphis Zoo is a favorite due to the diversity of its animals, its numerous attractions, and its cherished giant pandas. Home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species, the Memphis Zoo is a great place to spend a family-friendly day.

Covering a diverse array of themes, from the natural habitats of the mid-South to chemistry to the modern-day healthcare industry of Memphis, the Museum of Science & History (formerly the Pink Palace Museum) is one of the largest science and history institutions in the region. Even visitors who aren’t big museum buffs go to check out the building itself, a 1920s-era mansion made of pink Georgia marble.