15 days in Memphis & Glendale Itinerary

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Venture out of the city with trips to Jackson (Cypress Grove Nature Park & Samuel T Bryant Distillery), Brownsville (Tina Turner Museum @ Flagg Grove School & West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center) and Tunica (Gold Strike Casino, Horseshoe Tunica, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, explore the galleries of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, admire the masterpieces at Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, and make a trip to The Peabody Ducks.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Memphis road trip app.

Atlanta to Memphis is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Atlanta to Memphis, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Glendale.

Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located about nine miles (14 km) northwest from Downtown Phoenix. Venture out of the city with trips to Camp Verde (Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Montezuma Castle National Monument, &more), Cottonwood (Pillsbury Wine Company North & Historic Old Town Cottonwood) and Clarkdale (Arizona Copper Art Museum & Historic Road - US Route 89A). There's lots more to do: tee off at Phoenix Scottsdale Golf, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sahuaro Ranch Park, stroll around Anthem Community Park, and look for all kinds of wild species at Spur Cross Ranch.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Glendale trip builder website.

Fly from Memphis to Glendale in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Memphis to Glendale, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Memphis in May, things will get a bit warmer in Glendale: highs are around 92°F and lows about 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Mon) to allow time for the flight back home.