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Memphis listed as one of 2019’s top travel spots

<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Memphis has been named as a top destination for tourists to visit this year, according to Frommer’s, a travel guidebook series. Frommer’s noted the wide-range of unique attractions located within the city, ranging from Graceland to the Civi</strong></span><span class="s2"><strong>l R</strong></span><span class="s1"><strong>ights Museum. It also highlighted the 200th anniversary of Memphis’ foundation as a city, which will be celebrated at the annual ‘Memphis in May’ festival.</strong></span></p>
Memphis has been named as a top destination for tourists to visit this year, according to Frommer’s, a travel guidebook series. Frommer’s noted the wide-range of unique attractions located within the city, ranging from Graceland to the Civil Rights Museum. It also highlighted the 200th anniversary of Memphis’ foundation as a city, which will be celebrated at the annual ‘Memphis in May’ festival.
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Memphis has been named as a top destination for tourists to visit this year, according to Frommer’s, a travel guidebook series. Frommer’s noted the wide-range of unique attractions located within the city, ranging from Graceland to the Civil Rights Museum. It also highlighted the 200th anniversary of Memphis’ foundation as a city, which will be celebrated at the annual ‘Memphis in May’ festival.

Memphis has been named as a top destination for tourists to visit this year, according to Frommer’s, a travel guidebook series. 

Meghan May, a tour guide employed by Memphis-based Backbeat Tours, feels that the distinguished honor earned by the city is much deserved. 

“The city is celebrating its bicentennial year, and that, of course, happens once every 200 years, so it’s a very exciting time to be a tourist or even a native Memphian in general,†May said. 

Frommer’s noted the wide-range of unique attractions located within the city, ranging from Graceland to the Civil Rights Museum. It also highlighted the 200th anniversary of Memphis’ foundation as a city, which will be celebrated at the annual ‘Memphis in May’ festival.

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Memphis has been named as a top destination for tourists to visit this year, according to Frommer’s, a travel guidebook series. Frommer’s noted the wide-range of unique attractions located within the city, ranging from Graceland to the Civil Rights Museum. It also highlighted the 200th anniversary of Memphis’ foundation as a city, which will be celebrated at the annual ‘Memphis in May’ festival.

May also said Memphis’ authentic atmosphere, variety of attractions and commitment to moving forward have propelled the city to the nation’s forefront.

“The history and vibe in Memphis is so different from other cities and places,†May said. “There’s not just one way of describing the city. A lot of people want to be a part of something special, and visitors of Memphis often get to experience special moments when touring the city.â€

Some Memphians agree that Memphis’ attractions and residents would be appealing to those who are visiting the city.

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Memphis has been named as a top destination for tourists to visit this year, according to Frommer’s, a travel guidebook series. Frommer’s noted the wide-range of unique attractions located within the city, ranging from Graceland to the Civil Rights Museum. It also highlighted the 200th anniversary of Memphis’ foundation as a city, which will be celebrated at the annual ‘Memphis in May’ festival.

“The venues located within Memphis attract a lot of tourists and visitors to the city,†said UofM freshman Mohammed Yusuf. “Places like Graceland, the Civil Rights Museum and Beale Street really appeal to outsiders and potential visitors.â€Â 

Tyrique Waters, another UofM student, is pleased that Memphis is finally being recognized on a national level, despite the negative perception that it often receives.

“The fact that Memphis even made such a list impresses me because we often receive so much notoriety for negative things,†Waters said. “This recognition shines Memphis in a positive light and provides a perspective of the city that many people may not have heard.â€

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Memphis has been named as a top destination for tourists to visit this year, according to Frommer’s, a travel guidebook series. Frommer’s noted the wide-range of unique attractions located within the city, ranging from Graceland to the Civil Rights Museum. It also highlighted the 200th anniversary of Memphis’ foundation as a city, which will be celebrated at the annual ‘Memphis in May’ festival.

The amount of recognition Memphis has recently received contributes to the hopes of those like Waters, who want the narrative of Memphis to change yet are aware only time will determine if that happens.

“The amount of business that the city receives and the sights like The Pyramid only add to the lure of Memphis,†Waters said. “The more tourists that visit Memphis, the better the city looks because it shows people enjoy true Southern hospitality.â€

Among the other places that made it to Frommer’s 2019 travel list are Singapore, Egypt, the interior of Portugal and French Polynesia.


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