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Memphis, Tennessee Attractions

Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Memphis and the surrounding area.

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

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  • Graceland

    Graceland

    Memphis, Tennessee

    The forever home of Elvis, and still a pilgrimage destination for his never-lessening legion of fans.

  • Statue of Liberation Through Christ

    Statue of Liberation Through Christ

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Looks like the Statue of Liberty, but can't be -- Lady Liberation is brandishing a giant Christian cross.

  • Pyramid of Memphis

    Pyramid of Memphis

    Memphis, Tennessee

    America's second largest pyramid has an indoor swamp, live alligators, and a glass-floored observation deck at its pointy top.

  • Stax Museum of American Soul Music

    Stax Museum of American Soul Music

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Built on the site of the 1960s-70s soul label Stax Records. See Isaac Hayes' custom gold Cadillac, dance on an "Express Yourself" disco floor to videos from Soul Train.

  • Crystal Shrine Grotto

    Crystal Shrine Grotto

    Memphis, Tennessee

    A fake cave, filled with crystal quartz and odd religious statues, in the middle of a cemetery. It took 46 years to complete.

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