| Located in the southwest corner of Tennessee, Memphis is famous for being the home of Elvis Presley. Founded in 1820, Memphis was named after the ancient capital of Egypt on the Nile River. Along with its rich musical and cultural heritage, Memphis is famous for its blues venues, world-famous Graceland estate, chic restaurants, historic museums and much more. "Libertyland" is a perfect family attraction is an amusement park having 20 rides and countless other tourist attractions. Memphis Zoo, Sun Studio are some of the other famous tourist places in Memphis. Memphis is a vibrant city celebrating many festivals each year including the famous Elvis Birthday Week, Memphis International Film Festival, Cooper-Young Festival and much more.
Memphis flaunts its ethnic diversity in its cuisine. From oyster bars, trendy bistros and avant-garde fusion restaurants to Russian delicatessens, cozy Italians and steakhouses, Memphis has it all. Memphis is a shopper's paradise with numerous malls and complexes located on the east side of town including Oak Court Mall. For gifts and local artwork, visit the trendy shops and galleries in the downtown area of the city. Being the birthplace of rock n' roll and the home of the blues, Memphis offers the live music in popular bars and restaurants in town.
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