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Beale Street

Memphis, TN 38103 (Midtown)
901-526-0110
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Ranked #3 of 25 nightlife in Memphis
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Walking Areas, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Mysterious Sites
Activities: Nightlife
Description: Renovation and renewal have come to this historic street known as the "Home of the Blues." Flashy music clubs and restaurants abound.
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Durham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We went to Memphis for the music festival and spent time every day on Beale Street. Every bar has free live music in the evenings (only one had a small cover charge) and most of them during the day too. These musicians play only for tips and every one that we saw were fantastic. Most bars had blues bands but... More

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Sussex
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Being a fan of blues music, I had to get myself to Beale Street. Not disappointed. Great atmosphere. Tons of good music. Bars are friendly. New Gerry Lee Lewis club worth a visit.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

What a fun place to visit lots of things to see .look out for the mountain goats at silkys bar soso funny . The bars are always rocking with music . Shops are really good and cheap some good bargains

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Corby, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

loved it on beale street lots of action going on as it was the music festival wkend ,no trouble there as everyone was to busy enjoying them selves , the food was great and poeple have lots to talk about the area its nice to listen to them also lots of elvis memrobelia in hard rock cafe

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Claremont
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

It was fun to stroll Beale street during the day and listen to some of the music. We returned on a Saturday night and it is a whole different place. They close off the entrance and check everyone entering the area and it is mobbed. It is like one huge party. WILD!

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Hammond, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Glorified bourbon street... With BBQ chicken.. And u get patted down before entering the street.. Couldn't even bring my 20 oz. UNOPENED BOTTLE OF DR PEPPER on the street

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Lake Charles, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My Beale Street experience was very enjoyable. Lots of great blues music and great food. There also was plenty gift shops and the people were very friendly and always had good stories to tell about the history of the city. I didn't have a dull moment while I was there.

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Hudson, Wisconsin
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We toured most of Tennessee, and while in Memphis couldn't pass up seeing the famous Beale Street! We had the kids with us, so we went down on the earlier end. It reminded us of NewOrleans' Bourbon Street, Interesting sites- from people to buildings, and you can walk around with a beer in your hand outside legally. There was a... More

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Florence, AL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Memphis in May brings a large crowd out. The street was packed. The businesses were slammed. Despite bad weather and what must be a draining weekend every server and bartender had a smile. The offerings are plentiful. Whether you are searching for music, food or adult beverages you can satisfy most tastes here. Whether you are budget minded or flush... More

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Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

My roommate and I visited Memphis for their music festival this weekend and were very impressed. There was plenty of police officers scattered throughout the Festival area, the main streets that people were walking to and from their hotels/Beale Street, and of course, on Beale Street itself. I felt safe the entire time. Kudos to Memphis for making this a... More

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