Memphis Travel - June 2, 2026

Memphis' Legacy in America's 250-Year Journey

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Alex Shansky

America Turns 250. Memphis Wrote the Soundtrack

Rock ’n’ roll was born here. Civil rights history was made here. Barbecue was perfected here. As America marks its 250th birthday, there’s no better place to experience the culture, music and flavors that shaped this nation. Come see what 250 years of America sounds like.

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Families pose for pictures with Mickey Mouse in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Exhibit

Children’s Museum of Memphis

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Exhibit

Get ready for a magical adventure as the Children’s Museum of Memphis brings the beloved characters and inspiring stories from Disney Jr.’s iconic “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” to life at the first-ever museum exhibit, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: the Exhibit. Now through September 6.

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An exhibit inside new Legacy Experience at NCRM

Julian Harper

Step Inside the $38M Legacy Experience at NCRM

What happened after 1968? The Legacy Experience answers that across three floors of interactive galleries covering poverty, housing, gender equity, nonviolence and more. It’s right across from the Lorraine Motel and included with the museum’s $25 admission.

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Fireworks light up the sky next to the lit up Hernando de Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River.

Phillip Van Zandt

Fireworks Are Just the Start This July 4th

Fireworks on the Mississippi are a given — but what about the rest of the weekend? From rooftop parties and live blues on Beale Street to family-friendly fun and world-class barbecue, here are 10 ways to make the most of Independence Day in Memphis.

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COMING UP

Volunteer holds up “HUSH YALL” sign at FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Julian Harper

70 of the World’s Best Golfers. One Memphis Stage.

The 70 best PGA Tour players descend on Memphis August 12–16 for the opening round of the FedExCup Playoffs. Kids get in free, and a new ticket option includes food, so you can watch world-class golf with a full plate.

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EVENTS

Wilco

July 7

An Evening With Wilco

Grind City Amp

Two women race during Ed Murphey Classic.

Kevin Morris

July 10–11

Ed Murphey Classic

Beale Street

Dude Perfect

July 17

Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour

FedExForum

Aerial image of Leftwich Tennis Center showing multiple courts and indoor building lit up at night.

Julian Harper

July 25–Aug 2

Memphis Classic

Leftwich Tennis Center

Golf the Bluff City

Eerial image of The Links at Pine Hill golf course

Julian Harper

Multi-million-dollar course renovations, year-round play and affordable greens fees make Memphis one of the South’s most underrated golf destinations. Your next golf trip just found its home.

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