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), Tunica (Gold Strike Casino, Horseshoe Tunica, &more) and Brownsville (Tina Turner Museum @ Flagg Grove School & West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center). 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.

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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 Clarkdale (Arizona Copper Art Museum & Historic Road - US Route 89A), Camp Verde (Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Montezuma Castle National Monument, &more) and Cottonwood (Pillsbury Wine Company North & Historic Old Town Cottonwood). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Thunderbird Conservation Park, trek along Granite Mountain Trail 261, tee off at Phoenix Scottsdale Golf, and contemplate the long history of Sahuaro Ranch Park.

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You can fly from Memphis to Glendale in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Memphis to Glendale due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit 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 time for travel back home.