Memphis Food Tour from South Main to Beale Street with 5 Tastings

The motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, its preserved balcony and vintage sign still marking the spot. Today it houses the National Civil Rights Museum, one of the most important historical sites in the country.

A grand 1928 theater at the corner of South Main and Beale, with a glowing marquee and a chandeliered interior. It marks the point where the quiet historic blocks give way to the city's famous music strip.

A bronze statue of a young Elvis Presley, guitar in hand, standing on the street where he first soaked up the blues. It's one of the most photographed spots in Memphis and a must for any fan of the King.

A tribute to the Memphis artists who shaped American music, from B.B. King and Johnny Cash to Aretha Franklin and Isaac Hayes. It's a quick reminder of just how much of the world's soundtrack started in this city.

Officially named the Home of the Blues by Congress, this is the street that gave the world W.C. Handy, B.B. King and the sound that became rock and roll. By day it's full of history, and by night its neon signs and live music spill out onto the sidewalk.

A small park on Beale Street named for W.C. Handy, the musician known as the Father of the Blues. His statue stands here with trumpet in hand, and the park often hosts live music on weekends.

A gallery showcasing the work of Ernest Withers, the Memphis photographer who documented the civil rights movement, Negro League baseball and the city's music legends. His images capture moments from Dr. King's marches to Elvis on stage.