Memphis Travel - March 5, 2025

72 Hours in Memphis: What to See & Do

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Spring Festivals & Events in Memphis

Spring is the official kick-off to festival season in Memphis. We've got dozens of fests and exciting events lined up for 2025. Immerse yourself in diverse cultures at annual celebrations or join a sea of music fans in cheering on your favorite artists. Spend the day at a foodie festival — we’ve got barbecue, wings, cocktails and all kinds of food trucks. The temps are rising just like the excitement around all of Memphis' spring offerings.

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A woman posing beneath the Stax Museum of American Soul Music sign.

Marissa Strang

How to Spend 72 Hours in Memphis

Plan a weekend trip to Memphis! With Elvis Presley's Graceland and other legendary music attractions, fascinating museums and historic sites like the National Civil Rights Museum, family favorites like Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and the award-winning Memphis Zoo, and tons of smoky Memphis barbecue, this itinerary gives you the ultimate three-day Memphis experience.

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A group paddling to shore in a canoe on the Mississippi River with the Hernando de Soto Bridge in the background.

Alex Shansky

Outdoor Playgrounds in Memphis

Spring is the perfect time to get out and explore Memphis’ unique nature spaces. Choose your own adventure, from kayaking and paintball to ziplining and hiking, at one of the nation’s largest urban parks, Shelby Farms. Go on a guided paddling expedition on the Mississippi River or trek across it on the Big River Crossing. Hike or bike the hills of Shelby Forest State Park, just minutes from downtown. Ready for some sunshine?

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Memphis Botanic Garden

Don't Miss Larger-Than-Life Trolls

Thomas Dambo's "TROLLS: Save the Humans" is at the Memphis Botanic Garden now through May 21.

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Memphis Zoo

Hit play on adventure! Memphis Zoo is your ultimate track list of 3,500+ animals from around the world. Find your chart-topping favorites and discover new hits to love.

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