A block away from the hurley burley of Beale St. When you're sick of burgers and steaks or fried salad, this is the place. Start with the gumbo or chowder. As a main the boiled shrimp or snow crab legs, served with boiled new potatoes and corn on the cob. No grease in sight, all washed down with an American beer or endless soda. Not to be missed!
105 S 2nd St
Memphis, TN 38103-3009
Tel: 901-522-8228
Downtown, near Peabody Hotel
Google map: tinyurl.com/ybewrr4
OK, Graceland is a no-brainer - you've gotta go!
Sun Studios - the birthplace of Rock'n'Roll - sure!
Now go to Stax, by far the most polished experience, as there seems to be a real enthusiasm for the subject rather than the "let's create as much merchandise as we can" motives that affect the others.
STAX Museum of American Soul Music
926 E. McLemore Ave.
Memphis, TN 38106
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