3 days in Memphis & Detroit 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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): make a trip to Graceland and then contemplate the long history of Sun Studio. On the next day, make a trip to Beale Street and then get engrossed in the history at National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel.

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New York City to Memphis is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City to Memphis, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in April, expect Memphis to be a bit warmer, temps between 73°F and 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Detroit.

Founded in 1701 by a French explorer and adventurer, Detroit exerted a profound impact on the world for most of the 20th century.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Motown Museum, examine the collection at The Henry Ford, and then admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts.

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You can fly from Memphis to Detroit in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Memphis to Detroit due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Memphis in April; daily highs in Detroit reach 57°F and lows reach 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.