24% off (Sale price $41.44, Reg. Price $55.25) :: Hotel at a Glance: Magnuson Grand Memphis AirportAt Elvis Presleys Graceland, visitors get the chance to see everything from the stars mansion to his glitzy jumpsuits and his two jets. The Magnuson Grand Memphis Airport is just 5 minutes from the estate, giving guests quick access to one of the citys top attractions. The hotel even runs a free shuttle to the airport. In each room: a microwave and a fridge, along with free WiFi Best way to relax: swimming in the seasonal outdoor pool Staying in shape: The fitness room is outfitted with cardio machines. Getting around town: The hotel is about 5 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown Memphis.Memphis, Tennessee: Blues on Beale Street and Slow-Cooked BarbecueOne of the best ways to experience Memphis is through your stomach. No trip to the city is complete without trying a full plate of Memphis-style barbecue. Ribs can be served wet (brushed with tangy sauce before, during, and after cooking) or, more commonly, dry (rubbed in spices and cooked in a smoker). Memphis has embraced the national food-truck trend, so some of the city’s best cuisine can now be enjoyed on the go.Another important aspect of Memphis is its storied music scene. Thanks to Sam Phillips’s Sun Studio and the pioneers at Stax Records, the city has played a pivotal role in nearly every genre of American music, including rock, country, soul, and the blues. B. B. King, Elvis Presley, and John Lee Hooker are some of the many musicians who got their start here, and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music chronicles the contributions of several more, including Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, and Sam Dave. Each night, you can still hear excellent live music on Beale Street—both in the clubs and while strolling down the sidewalk.
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