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Directions. Satellite. Photo Map. West Memphis is a city in the Delta region of Arkansas, lying across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee. Mapcarta, the open map.
- West Memphis Welcome Center
- Big River Crossing
- Sun Studio
- National Civil Rights Museum and Lorraine Motel
- Graceland
- Blanchard Springs Caverns
- Stax Museum of American Soul Music
- Memphis Rock ‘N Soul Museum
- The Peabody Ducks
- Slave Haven and Burkle Estate Museum
For those visitors who are new to the area, stopping at the West Memphis Welcome Center just off Interstate 40 would be a great way to get an idea of the city’s layout and discover lots of interesting things to do. Staffed with friendly locals who are more than happy to advise you on things to do, there are lots of maps and brochures that you’re we...
Rumor has it that this is the longest Mississippi River crossing, and since the Big River Crossing is only accessible by non-motorized means of transportation, you won’t need to look over your shoulder every few seconds and worry about getting run over. The crossing connects to a trail system that’s nearly 10 miles in length and joins Memphis, Tenn...
Of all the Memphis sites that immortalize Elvis Presley, Sun Studio is one of the most revered and often visited. It’s the place where he recorded his first song before he was 20 years old. For that reason alone, it’s often referred to as Rock ‘n Roll’s birthplace and is a mecca for lovers of The King. The studio has been open since the ‘50s and ha...
Memphis has many claims to fame; the most infamous by far is as the place where Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed in 1968. The most prominent of the nation’s black civil rights leaders, he was staying at the Lorraine Motel when he was gunned down. The National Civil Rights Museum is one of the country’s most complete sites of its kind and...
Elvis Presley had a unique and tragic life. Though he rocketed to world fame in a relatively short time, he was always plagued by the demons so common to those who achieve fame quickly. Graceland was his home and is open to guided and self-guided tours every day. Part museum and part home, it offers a fascinating insight into the life of the man wh...
Located on Blanchard Springs Road in the town of Fifty Six, Arkansas, the Blanchard Springs Caverns are an amazing site well worth the drive it takes to get there, which takes about 3 hours. Guided tours are a great way to see these natural wonders. Even when it’s broiling above ground, the temperatures in the subterranean caves are remarkably cool...
Located on East McLemore Avenue near downtown Memphis, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music is comprised of nearly 20,000 square feet of space. It’s full of paraphernalia and exhibits relating to the city’s rich soul music history. Guests will enjoy the interactive displays, musical instruments, original outfits, and photographs. For those old en...
You are probably aware that music is the beating heart of Memphis’ soul. Located on world-famous Beale Street, just across the river in Memphis, the Memphis Rock ‘n Roll Museum is a great place to spend a few morning or afternoon hours, especially in the summertime when the heat and humidity can be downright oppressive. The museum does a fantastic ...
After so many music-related sites, perhaps a change of pace is in order; if you’ve never seen a choreographed troupe of dancing ducks, a trip to the Peabody Ducks will fix that. It all started back in the ‘30s when a man with a wild imagination and a bit too much free time on his hands began putting ducks in a fountain and seeing if he could teach ...
The Underground Railroad is a term used to describe a hidden network of citizens and safe-houses that aided slaves in escaping from the south and making their way to freedom in the north. The Slave Haven and Burkle Estate Museum are open for tours and were on the Underground Railroad. Even today, more than a century later, the tunnels used in these...
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS. West Memphis is a charming small-town just minutes away from the cultural amenities of downtown Memphis. Visitors looking to explore West Memphis will relish in endless opportunities for nature exploration along the Big River Trail.
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