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: browse the exhibits of Graceland, examine the collection at Stax Museum of American Soul Music, get to know the fascinating history of Beale Street, and appreciate the history behind National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Memphis sightseeing planner.

Atlanta to Memphis is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In May in Memphis, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to travel 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 Cottonwood (Pillsbury Wine Company North & Historic Old Town Cottonwood), Clarkdale (Arizona Copper Art Museum & Historic Road - US Route 89A) and Camp Verde (Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Montezuma Castle National Monument, &more). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Thunderbird Conservation Park, make a trip to Westgate Entertainment District, walk around Anthem Community Park, and play a few rounds at Phoenix Scottsdale Golf.

To see ratings, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Glendale road trip website.

Traveling by flight from Memphis to Glendale takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and tram. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Memphis in May; daily highs in Glendale reach 92°F and lows reach 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.