{"id":29511,"date":"2019-12-16T23:41:04","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T23:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=29511"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:26:06","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:26:06","slug":"what-is-memphis-known-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/what-is-memphis-known-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Memphis Known For?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is Memphis<\/a> known for?<\/h2>\n
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Music! A mecca for blues, soul, rock \u2018n\u2019 roll, and more, Memphis is chock-full of live music every night of the week. Plus, with such a rich and storied musical history, there are many iconic sights to visit. Here\u2019s where you can find everything musical and must-see in Memphis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

1. Beale Street<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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This is where it all started\u2014the famous street in Memphis known as \u201chome of the blues,\u201d America\u2019s most iconic street, and Tennessee\u2019s top tourist attraction. The history here goes back more than a hundred years. This is the street where B.B. King\u2019s rose to fame, Elvis bought his iconic suits, and blues grew from regional fame to national recognition.<\/p>\n

Visit a few of these Beale Street<\/a> highlights:<\/p>\n