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Old Dominick's Distillery in Memphis offers engaging tours led by knowledgeable guides, a fun cocktail bar, and a gift shop, making it a must-visit.

Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.

The National Civil Rights Museum, set in the historic Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, powerfully chronicles the ongoing fight for equality through moving exhibits and immersive storytelling.

Informal eatery with inventive meat dishes, from BBQ nachos to pork sandwiches & brisket platters.

This cozy Asian bistro serves up freshly made curries and noodle dishes in a charming, candlelit space perfect for casual dining or date nights.

Trendy hotel featuring chic rooms, a cocktail bar & a restaurant with shuffleboard tables. In the vibrant South Main Arts District, this hip hotel in a redbrick building is a 2-minute walk from the National Civil Rights Museum and 12 minutes on foot from the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. Memphis Central train station is a 3-minute walk away. Featuring exposed-brick walls and vintage rugs, the chic rooms provide flat-screen TVs, Bluetooth radios and minifridges, in addition to Wi-Fi. Some rooms add leather sofas. A casual restaurant offers booths and shuffleboard tables. Other amenities include a cocktail bar, a cafe/bakery and a cozy lounge.

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

Warm quarters in a laid-back hotel offering an outdoor pool, plus a restaurant & a cocktail bar. Set in Downtown Memphis, this informal hotel is 15 minutes' walk from the Beale Street Historic District and 12 miles from Memphis International Airport. Warm rooms and suites with a modern vibe provide Wi-Fi access, HDTVs and coffeemakers; some feature music-themed black-and-white images. Upgraded rooms have minifridges. Room service is offered. There's a restaurant and a cocktail bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a sundeck and a gym. Parking and breakfast are both available for a fee.

Retro quarters in a polished hotel offering dining, bars & an outdoor pool, plus river views. In Downtown Memphis, this upscale hotel is 4 minutes' walk from Beale Street's bars, music venues and shops. It's a mile from the Hernando De Soto Bridge, which is set over the Mississippi River, and 12 miles from Memphis International Airport. Chic rooms with a retro vibe provide flat-screens, minifridges and Keurig coffeemakers. Some add views of the city, the river and/or the bridge. Suites have living areas. Room service is available 24/7. A restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooks the river, as does a rooftop cafe/bar. There's also a lobby bar, an outdoor pool and a gym, as well as event space, Wi-Fi and valet parking.

Casual hotel with Elvis memorabilia & a guitar-shaped pool, plus free continental breakfast & Wi-Fi. Off Route 51 and 2 minutes' walk from Graceland, this straightforward hotel with Elvis memorabilia is 3.1 miles from Memphis International Airport. All rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers and tubs, plus complimentary Wi-Fi, TVs, microwaves and minifridges. Kids age 17 and under stay free with a paying adult. Continental breakfast is free, as is parking. There's also a guitar-shaped outdoor pool.