Memphis: The Don'ts of Visiting Memphis

Hey there fellow travelers and Elvis fans! Welcome to Memphis! Whether you are heading out to Mud Island for a concert, visiting the Pandas at the zoo, taking in great blues music on Beale Street or visiting the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis has so much to do, but also a few things not to do. And so today we have what not to do in Memphis. Though it is mostly what you need to do in Memphis as a tourist.
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[Jason_]

Don’t get lost and wind up in the wrong parts of town!

[sharonlynn]

Don't park on a side street! Always park on one of the paid lots when visiting Beale Street.

[Lucky]

The Memphis Zoo is seriously one of the best...and I've visited the San Diego Zoo.
I grew up in midtown Memphis 5 blocks from the zoo. It was so cool to occasionally hear the lions roaring in the distance. 🦁

[gl]

Most of the crime in Memphis is by people who know one another. I'm from "across the bridge" but lived in Memphis and I know my city. Stay away from Family Dollars, Dollar Trees, and gas stations with thugs hanging out in front. Just go wherever you're going and act like you know. Don't stare at folks and don't pause at green lights. I live in North Carolina now, but Memphis will always be my city.

[patrickkowalski]

Dad and I were in Memphis for my birthday a couple weeks ago. Absolutely loved it! Beale street, sun records, stax, Graceland, rock n soul museum, loved it all. So much blues joints every night, a friend of mine lives in Memphis and joined us for dinner, watched him gig, was so much fun! And had wiseacre tiny bombs. SO good! Can’t wait to go back

[richkir]

You nailed Memphis! Any city can be dangerous. Don't get drunk walk around any downtown with money falling out of your pocket and cry about getting robbed. Smart travelers don't have these problems and that is who he is speaking to. Great video for my city!

[puertoricangringo]

The Stax Museum and Sun Records are a must if you are a music fan.There is also a great classic car museum across the street from Sun.

[billysobolik]

There are some rather aggressive beggers in Memphis, so just be cautious. Decided to hit the town on my first night there, and within less than one block, I had my first encounter. The man casually asked for money, but when I said no, he proceeded get in front of me and scream in my face. This is NOT a reflection of the whole town, but rather a bad and unlucky first-impression. Don't let something like that scare you too much from hitting Beal St. Just be aware and bring SOME form of self-protection just in case.

[lilitharam]

As a born Memphian, so glad you enjoyed our beautiful city! Great video! Blessings to you & yours! Only thing, feel Free to complain about the heat, We DO! It's a commonality that we all have to deal with, locals and tourists alike! Memphis in May is a month long event where every weekend has a special event, one weekend is the Music Fest, one is the BBQ Competition. Plan to come on which weekend interests you!

[EasternDreamer]

I lived near Memphis for about 3 years and I want to warn everyone that Memphis does have a crime problem. Some suggest that it’s limited to bad areas but that’s not always the case.

If you plan a trip to Memphis, stick to the destinations that you have researched and don’t wander around.

[ronprickett]

If you do need to book a hotel when they are filled up inside of Memphis go to one of the Casinos in Tunica Mississippi it's only 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and the rates are low because they want you to gamble.

[capthowdy]

I live just south of Memphis and do deliveries in every part of Memphis 6 days a week. It has it's good and bad areas. Just be aware of your surroundings.

[kentharrison]

The number one don't of Memphis is Don't Go! That is unless you want to get shot or robbed. I live here and no longer venture into the city because of the rampant crime.

[thebrokenmirror]

I said this in a reply to someone but wanted this to show up to more people. As a Memphis native who has lived here my entire life, My biggest don't is, DONT GO TO A GAS STATION OR ANY CONVIENIENCE STORE AT NIGHT. Only fuel up at a gas station that is both Busy, and nicely lit. I cant stress it enough. Every single day i see a different Gas station police taped off. We just had a mass shooting at a Kroger in Collierville. Don't underestimate the crime for real. I have almost died enough times, and know people who have died, to say that it is an extreme issue. Last year we shattered basically all violent and homicide crime records and we are on pace to do it again this year.

[juliejensen]

Your energy is contagious! It makes me anxious for another trip next year.

[frednich]

I think the civil rights museum is something everyone should experience at least once. Highly impactful! You're right about Graceland, it's huge. We were so tired when we walked the house and all the museum rooms we didn't have the energy to see his airplane

[reallyoldrookie]

I work in downtown Memphis, my employer recommends we all have our sidearms on our person as we work due to the crime. It has got better in the last few years, but we still have the need. Work has me traveling all the time but as far as Gus's and Central BBQ, those are my personal favorite chicken and BBQ places in the country. Can't go wrong stopping by there. The lines are long for a reason.

[russcate]

Music scene is on point! Nashville, Austin, Memphis are all a must for anyone that loves live music!

[datrumate]

As a long time native Memphian, just letting you know. Memphis is definitely a great place to visit (yes, definitely be careful though). But as a place to live... DON'T! Or at least don't live in the city itself. The city is dealing with not just a high crime rate. But also a high poverty rate that is getting worse, which itself is making the crime rate even worse. And lastly, a corrupt city government. Memphis's net migration rate is continuing to go downhill.

[MemBirdman]

+1 for the Cole slaw on the BBQ. I’m a Yankee, lived around Memphis for nearly 20 years, and that’s one thing I got converted on. I can’t have BBQ now without Cole slaw.