Memphis, Tennessee
Destino de férias de cidade
Fotos de: Memphis, Tennessee
Mapa de localização
Aeroportos
Hotéis e outros Alojamentos
Consulados & Embaixadas
World Nomads
O Seguro de viagem com as maiores coberturas
O Seguro de viagem com as maiores coberturas
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city and tourist destination on the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, famous for the influential varieties of blues, soul and rock'n'roll that originated there. Memphis stands out in the cultural arena, being considered one of the three most important cities of American music, along with New Orleans and Nashville. Like most destinations in the Mississippi Delta, the region has the charm and hospitality that are typical of the southern US. At any Memphis attraction, you will be welcomed as if you were a family member.
The Memphis region was initially inhabited by the Chickasaw Indians, and Europeans only began colonization decades after their occupation.
The Memphis region was initially inhabited by the Chickasaw Indians, and Europeans only began colonization decades after their occupation.
Main tourist points
From Beale Street blues clubs to some of the best barbecue options in the world, Memphis is where the blues have matured, as well as being the birthplace of rock 'n' roll and the stage for major advances in the civil rights struggle.
Main tourist attractions:
- Graceland, residence of Elvis Presley;
- National Civil Rights Museum;
- Shelby Farms Park Conservatory is a former prison that was transformed into a 1,820-acre farm;
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and see its swamp surrounded by cypress trees and an alligator nursery;
- Beale Street, full of neon lights, where big names like Louis Armstrong and B.B. King stood out as the creators of the musical style known as the Memphis blues. Visit the Rum Boogie or B.B. King’s Blues Club.
- Memphis Rock n 'Soul Museum (Memphis Rock and Soul Museum);
- Stax Museum of American Soul Music;
- Sun Studio, where Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash began their careers;
Main tourist attractions:
- Graceland, residence of Elvis Presley;
- National Civil Rights Museum;
- Shelby Farms Park Conservatory is a former prison that was transformed into a 1,820-acre farm;
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and see its swamp surrounded by cypress trees and an alligator nursery;
- Beale Street, full of neon lights, where big names like Louis Armstrong and B.B. King stood out as the creators of the musical style known as the Memphis blues. Visit the Rum Boogie or B.B. King’s Blues Club.
- Memphis Rock n 'Soul Museum (Memphis Rock and Soul Museum);
- Stax Museum of American Soul Music;
- Sun Studio, where Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash began their careers;
Gastronomy
Memphis became famous in the art of grilling. Memphis has over 100 steakhouses and the same goes for a variety of preparation styles: from very tender shredded meat in a thick, bittersweet sauce to savory spiced ribs or spaghetti-smoked pork. Memphis' acclaimed chefs take Southern Southern cuisine to a new level. Try the famous Brussel sprouts served with Tennessee bacon, fresh pasta and pork belly, Gulf Coast shrimp accompanied by cornbread (jalapeño). At Memphis bars and restaurants, sample local drinks from Ghost River, High Cotton, Memphis Made and Wiseacre.
Security
Terrorism: The US Department of Homeland Security, created in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks on US protection, has established a range of security alert levels that are constantly updated as the threat level is deemed credible. For information on the current level of this security scale, please visit www.dhs.gov.
Crime: The level of crime is stable, affecting mainly certain cities (or some specific neighborhoods). It is advisable, upon arrival in these cities, to find out which districts are of greatest concern, and especially the times when it is inadvisable to be on the street. Most crimes and petty offenses take place at night and on weekends. Most homicides take place on public roads and are mainly related to drug trafficking.
In case of contact with the police, especially on the road, it is advisable to stop immediately if requested and to remain inside the vehicle with your hands on the wheel; do not make sudden or aggressive gestures and never make false statements.
Other important information
Emergency number: 911 in all states for contact with police, fire brigade or for medical assistance.
Crime: The level of crime is stable, affecting mainly certain cities (or some specific neighborhoods). It is advisable, upon arrival in these cities, to find out which districts are of greatest concern, and especially the times when it is inadvisable to be on the street. Most crimes and petty offenses take place at night and on weekends. Most homicides take place on public roads and are mainly related to drug trafficking.
In case of contact with the police, especially on the road, it is advisable to stop immediately if requested and to remain inside the vehicle with your hands on the wheel; do not make sudden or aggressive gestures and never make false statements.
Other important information
Emergency number: 911 in all states for contact with police, fire brigade or for medical assistance.
Weather
Summer is long, hot and muggy; Winter is short, very cold, with precipitation and strong winds. Throughout the year, the weather is partly cloudy. Throughout the year, the temperature generally ranges from 1 ° C to 33 ° C and is rarely below -7 ° C or above 36 ° C.
The best times of year to visit and perform warm weather activities are from late April to early June and late August to mid-October.
The best times of year to visit and perform warm weather activities are from late April to early June and late August to mid-October.
Outros destinos turísticos em:
Estados Unidos da América
Estados Unidos da América
Outros destinos turísticos mundiais
Porquê reservar com TOURISTIC ROUTES
Os melhores preços
As nossas parcerias com os maiores operadores mundiais, oferecem uma pesquisa dos melhores preços de mercado.
Mais opções
No Rotas Turísticas pode reservar o hotel, comprar a passagem aérea, reservar o transfer do aeroporto para o hotel e vice-versa, reservar as excursões locais, alugar o carro, fazer o seguro de viagem e consultar os locais a visitar e onde ir
Dicas & Destinos de férias
Centenas de destinos de férias com todas as opções que lhe permitem facilmente escolher o destino que melhor combina com as suas férias de sonho.
TOURISTIC ROUTES
Links
Siga-nos nas redes sociais
