Memphis Guide to Memphis Tourist Information
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For many people, a trip to the city of Memphis Tennessee is not so much a holiday as a pilgrimage to the home of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, and every year, millions of travellers come to this pleasant southern city in order to pay their respects at his tomb in the grounds of Graceland, or to visit the many sights that influenced the man as he grew into the world wide superstar that he remains to this day.
Of course there is far more to the city than just one man, travellers to Memphis can also visit the sight where Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered by assassin James Earl Ray in 1968, or see the bars in Beale Street where the Delta Blues were born.
The city lies on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi river, and Mud Island in the centre of the water is a popular spot to relax in the large park on sunny days, or to hear music during the many summer festivals that the city hosts.
You can get cheap flights from the UK to Memphis throughout the year, and a popular itinerary for travellers is to twin the city with a visit to glittering Las Vegas in order to see the two most important cities in Elvis' life, as well as paying respects and gambling of course.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: United States of America
Capital: Washington D.C.
Area: 9.63 million Sq KM
Population: 290 million
Language: English, Spanish, Native American
Flight Time: 6-11 Hours from London
Currency: US Dollar
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