5 days in Orlando & Memphis Itinerary

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Family-friendly places like Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will thrill your kids. Pack the 14th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at SeaWorld.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Orlando sightseeing app.

Memphis to Orlando is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Memphis to Orlando. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Memphis in October, with highs in Orlando at 85°F and lows at 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Memphis.

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.

On the 15th (Fri), examine the collection at Graceland, then contemplate the long history of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, and then get to know the fascinating history of Beale Street.

To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Memphis trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Orlando to Memphis takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. In October, Memphis is a bit cooler than Orlando - with highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel back home.