Walking in Memphis

Charles McLaughlin, publisher of HK Golfer, reports on the on- and off-course attractions of the “Home of the Blues” – where great golf and exciting nightlife combine for one of the most memorable trips the United States has to offer.

Need to Know

Peabody Hotel
149 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
+1-800-PEABODY
www.peabodymemphis.com 

Kings Palace Café
162 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
+1-901-521-1851
www.kingspalacecafe.com 

Rum Boogie Café
182 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
+1-901-528-0150
www.rumboogie.com 

Mirimichi
6195 Woodstock Cuba Road
Millington, TN 38053
+1-901-259-3800
www.mirimichi.com 

Central BB
147 E.Butler Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
+1-901-672-7760
www.cbqmemphis.com 

Graceland
3765 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
+1-901-332-3322
www.graceland.com

Rock’n’soul Museum
191 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
+1-901-205-2533
www.memphisrocknsoul.org 

Itta Bena
145 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
+1-901-578-3031
www.ittabenadining.com 

The Arcade
540 S Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
+1-901-526-5757
www.arcaderestaurant.com 

National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry Street
Memphis, TN 38103
+1-901-521-9699
www.civilrightsmuseum.org 

Blues Hall of Fame
421 Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
+1-901-527-2583
www.blues.org

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Written by Charles McLaughlin

Photography by Charles McLaughlin

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