3 days in Memphis & Detroit Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel and then steep yourself in history at Sun Studio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Graceland, appreciate the history behind Statue of Elvis, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Beale Street.

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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. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from New York City in April, with highs in Memphis at 73°F and lows at 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to fly to Detroit.

On the 17th (Sun), contemplate the long history of Motown Museum, then see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford, and then admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts.

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Getting from Memphis to Detroit by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Memphis in April, expect Detroit to be a bit cooler, temps between 57°F and 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.