Jefferson Starship may have been singing about building a city on rock and roll, but it's actually the reverse that's true. A city built rock and roll, and that city was Memphis, Tennessee. That's why so many millions of people flock to Memphis every year to visit. If you're thinking of taking a break from teaching at an English school in Toronto, why not make Memphis your destination? This guide should give you an overview of the area and help you make your travel plans.

Traveling to Memphis

Memphis is located in the Mid-South, which makes it very accessible by road to a lot of Americans. There are three interstate highways which can facilitate your road trip, whether it be by regular car or by septic tank truck, into Memphis. The city is also located on the Mississippi River, so if you want to get a real taste of the south you can arrive by boat, perhaps even by paddle steamer. The city is also connected to the rail and bus routes, but most tourists arrive in Memphis by plane. Over ten million passengers pass through Memphis International Airport each year.

Staying in Memphis

The type of experience you wish to have will dictate where you book your accommodations, and Memphis can accommodate all types of travelers. If you sell residential real estate in Mississauga or you're a fan of history you might enjoy staying at an inn or a bed and breakfast made out of an old antebellum mansion. If you're a looking to splurge, you might appreciate a fancy place to stay like the famous Peabody Hotel. And if you're an Elvis Presley fan, you'll be bowled over by a themed establishment like the Heartbreak Hotel.

Things to Do in Memphis

No one should leave Memphis without having a look at some of the biggest musical attractions, like Graceland and the blues bars along Beale Street. However there's much, much more to do than just listen to music. You can go shopping for everything from new clothes to suction diffusers. You can visit the animals in the zoo. You can learn all about Martin Luther King's dream at the National Civil Rights Museum. And you can visit the many historical attractions chronicling the city's nearly 200 year existence.

Where to Eat in Memphis

In Memphis, you can find almost any cuisine under the sun, but the specialty is barbecue, especially barbecued steak. If you want show your visitors from the Canadian trade mark firm a good time, take them to one of the classically Memphis barbecue joints on Beale Street. Or you could try some fine dining at a restaurant like Chez Phillipe in the Peabody Hotel. With so many options available, the choice is yours.