For wild nightlife mixed with homegrown music, a vacation to the birthplace of rock n' roll is a must. Beale Street Memphis is known as the home of blues and one of the hottest entertainment districts in the country. With over 25 clubs and shops lining the world-famous street, there's something for everyone. Stop in at a favorite restaurant of former President Bill Clinton, Blues City Cafè, for ribs and later, if you need an "attitude improvement" or want to "bring out the animal in you," try the Monkey Shine or another of Wet Willies 17 daiquiris, which you can mix and match to customize your own flavor.

Culture buffs can have their pick of museums and exhibitions in Memphis, but an afternoon in Graceland is particularly fun for music fans. Relive Elvis's life story and road to fame as your tour the rooms of his fabled mansion. Highlights include his automobile collection, the jungle room and the Elvis store where you can retrieve all your favorite Elvis tunes of the past.

The "City of Kings" is also home to the National Civil Rights Museum, which chronicles the Civil Rights Movement through 20 unique and educational galleries. An $11 million exhibition called "Exploring the Legacy" was built to connect the museum to the Young and Morrow building and the Main Street Rooming House where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed. "Exploring the Legacy" is dedicated to answering three questions: "What happened after Dr. King's death? Did the Movement die in Memphis? What is the legacy of the Movement nationally and internationally?"

For your sleeping pleasure, curl up in a luxury room at the Grand South's Peabody, Memphis, a historic icon since 1925 known for its red carpet duck parade at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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