Your route will include such Memphis attractions as:

Robert Church Park: Honors the citizen who purchased the first bond when Memphis sought to restore its charter in the 1880s after the yellow fever epidemic (a courageous act many local historians regard as the event which saved the city from extinction). Robert S. Church, Sr. is also believed to be the South’s first African-American millionaire.

FedExForum: Opened in September 2004, this state-of-the-art arena is home to the NBA Memphis Grizzlies as well as the University of Memphis Tigers basketball teams.

The Gibson Guitar Factory : Take tours of the factory where one of the world's best known guitars are made and visit the lounge and listen to world class entertainment.

National Civil Rights Museum: Site of the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and now home to the National Civil Rights Museum.

Mississippi River: Running from Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the river is 2,348 miles long.

Mud Island:  The Mississippi River Museum has a 5 block long river walk.

The Orpheum Theatre: Originally built in the 1890s as the Grand Opera House; this theatre was re-built after a 1923 fire. The sidewalk outside has 62 gold stars with the names of Broadway performers that have graced the stage.

Elvis Statue at MLGW Plaza: "The King" stands guard at the foot of Beale Street.

Beale Street & W.C. HandyPark: W.C. Handy is considered the "Father of the Blues." His childhood home was relocated to Beale Street. Home of the Blues at the Crossroads of Rock 'n' Roll, includes four historic blocks of nightclubs, specialty shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues with live music nightly.

The Pyramid: Opened in 1991 as a 20,142-seat sports and entertainment arena, the Pyramid is now the future home of a Bass Pro Shops superstore featuring restaurants, a river museum and other retail stores. It is purported to be the world’s sixth tallest pyramid structure.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: The world's premier pediatric cancer research center for the treatment of catastrophic diseases in children, primarily pediatric cancers. St. Jude treats children from all 50 states and more than 70 countries.

Memphis Grizzlies House: This short-term residence facility can accommodate up to 100 families who are undergoing treatment at St. Jude. The National Basketball Association's Memphis Grizzlies pledged $5 million of the $10 million towards construction of the house. Memphis Grizzlies House features a basketball court theme and is located on the St. Jude campus.

Danny Thomas Boulevard: Formerly named Thomas Street, the street was renamed in honor of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founder, entertainer Danny Thomas.

Humes High School: Look to the north as you cross Manassas Street on North Parkway to see where Elvis attended grades 7 - 12. In his final year, he won the Senior Talent Contest, earning the event's only encore applause.

Vollintine-Evergreen Community is one of Memphis' best examples of a successful multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural neighborhood. Most of the area's bungalow style, modest-to-average sized homes were built in the 1920's and 1930's. Non-residential assets include two elementary schools and one junior high school, eight churches, and Rhodes College.

Rhodes College: Established in 1925, this Liberal Arts College has been cited as being one of America's most beautiful campuses.

Memphis Zoo: The zoo features more than 3,500 animals, exhibits and shows, including Memphis’ most famous bears – the giant pandas YaYa and Le Le – on loan from China.

Overton Park: Home of the Brooks Museum of Art, The Links at Overton Park (golf course) and The Levitt Shell (amphitheater). Many famous acts have performed at The Shell including the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers.

Brooks Museum of Art: Founded in 1916, it is the oldest and largest fine arts museum in Tennessee. The permanent collection includes Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings and sculpture.

Target House: Two five-story apartment buildings presently houses up to 97 St. Jude patients and their families; complete with an exercise facility, library, and music room.

Evergreen Historic District: It is one of the oldest and strongest neighborhood association's in Memphis. It is the City's first Historic Conservation District.

UT Medical Center: Encompasses the University of Tennessee Medical School campus and the Memphis Biotech Foundation Complex (A partnership between the University of Tennessee and Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is creating a new campus integrating research, teaching and biomedical development.)

Victorian Village: Three and four-story homes built in the 1800s in what was formerly the outskirts of the city. Three homes offer tours featuring furniture and decor of the period.

Sun Studio: Legendary recording studio of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and other luminaries.

The Inn at Hunt-Phelan: Restored Greek Revival house completed in 1832. General Ulysses S. Grant occupied the home for about two weeks in 1862 and planned the Vicksburg campaign in its library. Between 1863 and 1865, the home was used as a hospital and home for wounded Union soldiers. Now a bed and breakfast and fine restaurant.

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum: Six Smithsonian galleries examine the history of Memphis music and its impact on social change.

Central Gardens District and Peabody Avenue: One of the grand streets in this stately neighborhood that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Developed primarily between 1900 and 1929, this was the Memphis’ most prestigious neighborhood for wealthy businessmen, politicians and physicians. Declined after WWII, but revitalization began in the late 1960s and continues today.

Cooper-Young Community: Originally surveyed in 1890 for 2,000 residential lots, the area was a strong inner-city neighborhood; but by the mid-1970s, it had fallen on hard times. Thanks to city support and the involvement of key community groups, the revitalization of the area in the past decade has been impressive. Today, the area is an eclectic collection of homes and unique shops and restaurants.

The Fairgrounds: This municipal property is home to The Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (site of the annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl football game) and hundreds of other events each year.

Christian Brothers University: Founded in 1871, the Catholic University offers programs in Engineering, Business and Arts and Sciences.

The Parkways: Originally designed for horse-and-buggy traffic, this system of leafy boulevards was established in 1902 as Memphis' "beltway," separating the Downtown and Midtown areas from rural areas. The Parkways are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Peabody Hotel: The hotel has been the "South's Grand Hotel" for 130 years and is best known for the Peabody Ducks that swim in the lobby's fountain.

AutoZone Park: Home of the Memphis Redbirds, the AAA affiliate of Major League Baseball's St. Louis Cardinals. AutoZone Park features the largest video board in Minor League Baseball. This state-of-the-art facility opened its doors to Memphis in 2000.