Top 25 places to see in Southaven

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Memphis

(19km)

Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum

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History behind some of the pioneers in music: This music museum tells everything you need to know about some of the pioneers in the music industry. The narrate the story of the influence of Bluff City's rock & soul music through interactive displays. We took a walk around the museum premises and loved all the artifacts that were on display. It was so fascinating to know the history behind the music.

The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is a music museum located at 191 Beale Street in Memphis, Tennes... [..]

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Graceland

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Well worth the trip!: Graceland is a mansion that was previously owned by the great Elvis Presley. It was an opportunity for us to explore Elvis Presley’s home and learn everything about his music. We booked a tour of the mansion, the throne room, and the famous Jungle room. Our favorite part of the tour was the mansion itself. Loved our visit to Graceland!

Graceland is a mansion on a 13.8-acre estate in Memphis, Tennessee that was owned by Elvis Presl... [..]

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National Civil Rights Museum

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A museum to learn everything about the Civil Rights Movement: We loved this museum that exhibits the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the US. This well-curated museum showcases everything you need to know about African American civil rights oppression. By the end of the museum tour, we were in awe of Dr. King and his efforts. Our kids enjoyed the learning experience!

The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tenne... [..]

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Sun Studio

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Music lovers galore! : Sun studio is popularly known as the birthplace of rock 'N' roll music. This where an 18-year-old Elvis Presley first recorded his song. If you are an avid rock n roll fan like us, you will love this studio visit too. Our tour guide was so informative that he literally had a story to say for every nook and corner of the building.

Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue... [..]

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Gibson Guitar store

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Highly recommended for music lovers! : Gibson Guitar is the most sought-after musical instruments in the world. This store is a paradise for every music lover! If you are planning to buy guitars from the store, it is probably going to work out really expensive. The instruments in the store are some of the finest, well-crafted instruments.

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A. Schwab's

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Witness a full-sized soda fountain : Would you believe if I said this candy shop was open since the 1800s. It is a great place to visit and has a huge variety of candy, souvenirs & hoodoo items. This Old Fashioned General Store has a full-sized soda fountain which was one of our favourites here!

A. Schwab dry goods store is the only remaining original business on Beale Street in Memphis, Ten... [..]

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Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

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A hidden gem in town! : The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is yet another museum located in Tennessee which has a private collection of unique art and artifacts in several rooms. There are intricately carved tusks, there's a Judaic section and there are interesting displays of jade and ivory products too. This is a museum worth checking out.

The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection o... [..]

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Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium

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A learning experience! : Learn history, science, and technology all under one roof. This is a great museum for all ages. The museum had some interesting and unusual exhibits to showcase. From Tyrannosaurus to Civil War history, gain all the great historical information you need. A visit to this museum is highly recommended if you are in town.

The Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium in Memphis, Tennessee, serves as the Mid-South's major sci... [..]

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Mississippi River Museum

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A museum experience worth checking out! : This is not just any other museum, it is a combination and collaboration of several interesting exhibits. A part of it is an aquarium, and some of it is a museum and the rest is a science center. It was an educational experience for us and the kids. We took a tour of the old ships and explored the other interactive exhibits here.

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Cotton Museum

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For museum lovers! : If you are a museum person like us while traveling, then this historic Cotton Museum is a great place to include in your travel itinerary. For only about $10, you get to learn more about Memphis and U.S. history, interesting display, enjoy interactive displays and so much more of cotton products.

The Cotton Museum, located in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S., is an historical and cultural museum that... [..]

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Beale Street

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All for an amazing nightlife! : This historic street is filled with music clubs and restaurants all around. Our idea of the best nightlife came live after our visit here. It was indeed an awesome experience and had a great vibe to the place. There's so much to see here, a lot of history, music, street performances, bright lights and great places to eat!

Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to... [..]

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Stax Museum of American Soul Music

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Another museum for music lovers! : Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a massive museum that houses everything that is related to American music. It includes interactive exhibits, videos, vintage musical instruments. It is a very beautiful museum and has pretty much everything you need to know about music and it's history. The entry fee is about $13 for adults.

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a museum located in Memphis, Tennessee, at 926 East McL... [..]