Insiders' Guide to Memphis, 3rd (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

by Rebecca Finlayson (Author), Nicky Robertshaw (Author)

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Product Description

Visitors planning a trip to Memphis will find this comprehensive guide indispensable. Get the inside scoop on all of Memphis's musical attractions, including Elvis's Graceland and the Gibson Guitar Factory, and find out the best places to sleep, eat, and play in the city known as "the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock and Roll."

From the Back Cover

For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
From Peabody Place and the historic Orpheum Theater to AutoZone Park and an abundance of nearly year-round golf courses, Memphis is rich with cultural and recreational opportunities. This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate this friendly, welcoming city, from its historic downtown and midtown neighborhoods to its fast-growing suburbs.
Inside you'll find:  Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate and schoolsThe inside scoop on popular attractions, such as Beale Street, the FedEx Forum, Gibson Guitar Factory, and even how to tour the city in a 1955 pink CadillacComprehensive listings of restaurants, lodging, special events, and recreation opportunitiesSections dedicated to children, retirement, and much more Whether you're planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders' Guide to Memphis will show you everything you need to know.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide; 3rd edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762741856
• ISBN-13: 978-0762741854
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #757,020 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice local look into Memphis, January 15, 2009

By	Biggie (Broadview Heights, OH USA) - See all my reviews

I purchased this book for a "guys' weekend" trip to Memphis in February 2008. Lots of good advice on finding the top ribs places (go to the Rendezvous, for sure) and the best live music venues (on and off Beale). Enjoyed this book's discussion of the history of the city, civil rights, Elvis and neighborhoods. I recommend it for anyone making their first trip to Memphis for food and music.

2.0 out of 5 stars Too old to use safely, September 11, 2008

By	Scott Saccenti (Colora, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Made the mistake, a couple times, of driving to a location that no longer exists (went out of business since the publication date of this guide). You would think I would have learned after the first one, and called ahead to make sure.

The guide is nothing special. I used it to guide me to three restaurants. Twice, I arrived to find the business long since had vanished. The third provided me an average BBQ dinner.

The guide does warn you against certain parts of town, regarding hotels. This is good advice. Memphis is a crime-ridden city. First night there, my inlaws had their car broken into. I stayed (paying a premium) at a spot that the book recommended would be safe. That worked out well.