You will make several stops in downtown Memphis including a ride down Beale street. Schwab sells all kinds of gifts and quirky items. It is definitely worth a stop to check it out. If you go the second floor you will find a small museum of items the store has sold over the years. There is an old time soda fountain on the first floor if you are in the mood for some ice cream.
They say that the secret to their amazing burger is in the grease. They have actually brought the original grease with them as they have moved to various locations over the years under the protection of an armed police escort. Blues City Cafe is where you will find not just some of the best food on Beale Street — but some of the best food in Memphis!
In addition to meeting all your voodoo and mardi gras needs they have everything from salt and pepper shakers to games to flasks to clothing. You will enjoying browsing here. Although the musical offerings are blues heavy, they also have genres ranging from gospel to jazz to classic rock. The state of W.
Handy is right in the middle of Handy Park. Handy Park is a public park at Beale and 3rd. It has both large and small performance stages. The best thing is that performances at Handy Park are always free and open to the public.
Often there will be some performers on the small stage in the afternoon. If so, this is a great place to sit and listen to music and soak up some sunshine. Of course B. They are known for their ribs, but they also have excellent chicken fried chicken and the mac n cheese…oh my word.
If you happen to be on Beale Street on the weekend the music at B. Honestly, this museum was much better than I expected. It has a huge playlist and really shows you the flow of this music through time. You will learn so much about the musicians as well. Definitely recommended! The demonstrations were a precursor to his assassination on April 4, Despite the closing of many sections of the storied street by the s, Beale Street saw a successful revitalization.
Today, it continues to be a hub for music, nightlife, dining and the arts. The Daisy Theatre, built in , is filled with architectural elements from the early cinema era. Grand entrances and balconies are among the elaborate details in what was one of the key entertainment venues for African-Americans in the Mid-South.
In the s, the New Daisy Theatre was built across the street and was used for concerts. Ernest C. Want to know more? Stay Inspired Get exclusive stories delivered right to your inbox. Please use a valid email address. Thank you! Check your email — trip inspiration will be hitting your inbox soon. Close Email Signup Notification. Hi, Hello! Travel is good for the soul.
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Photo credit: James Wessels. Beale Street Historic District.
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