The city of Memphis is pure energy and pure soul. You can hear it in the clubs on Beale Street. Taste it in Memphis back alley barbecue joints and in upscale restaurants. Feel it in the magnetic energy of our world-class events and world-famous attractions. From the King Cotton culture and the deep Delta blues to the legend of the King of Rock and Roll and the civil rights legacies of Martin Luther King, Jr., the city's rich cultural history created the musical soul of Memphis. The Memphis Music unleashes an irresistible vibe of musical prowess from street corner live music performances to downtown Memphis blues clubs. Memphis is the home of the blues, the birthplace of Rock & Roll, the Stax soul legacy and the old stomping grounds of Delta greats Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Johnny Cash and the King himself, Elvis Presley. With those kinds of credentials, it’s easy to see why Memphis music and nightlife is an electrifying experience and why so many people come to our city each year. If music is the King of Memphis, shopping is the Queen. From downtown to uptown, Memphis antique shops to Memphis malls, shopping reigns supreme. On the flipside, the city’s eccentric shops such as One-of-a-Kind Schwab’s on Beale Street, vintage record stores and other funky finds make Memphis a treasure chest filled with amazing discoveries. Graceland, the world former home of Rock 'n' Roll legend Elvis Presley, is one of the most visited houses in the United States (second only to the White House), attracting over 600,000 domestic and international visitors a year. Featured at Graceland are two of Presley's private airplanes, his extensive automobile and motorcycle collection and other Elvis memorabilia. Had a long week? Come to Beale Street and relax. Chill out to live musical performances, good beer and great company at A. Schwab's, the Hard Rock Café or Coyote Ugly. Sports more your style? Consider checking out nine innings of action with Memphis Redbirds baseball in the state-of-the-art AutoZone Park. Baseball, cold beer and jumbo chili dogs; really, what could be better? Looking for something to do for the weekend? Graceland and Beale Street are always safe bets to recharge and have fun but when was the last time you went to a museum? Hit the flipside of Memphis at the W.C. Handy House Museum, Shelby Farms, the largest urban park in the country, or the 'twisted' Ornamental Metal Museum. Other fun attractions you may not have been to in a while include: the National Civil Rights Museum, the Pink Palace, Memphis Walk of Fame, the Memphis Zoo, or Sun studios. Come out this weekend and remember why so many people come to visit our glorious city.