Beale Street
The Home of the Blues, with neon-lit bars and live music packed side by side. It was recognized by the U.S. Congress as the birthplace of the blues.
The core stretch is about three blocks, from Second Street to Fourth Street. In the evening, the street is closed to traffic and becomes a pedestrian zone. B.B. King's Blues Club, Rum Boogie, Silky O'Sullivan's, and others host live performances every night, and many bars let you take drinks out onto the street. On weekend nights, the entrances may have security checks and entry fees. For safety, stay in the busy areas of the main street after dark and take a taxi when you leave.
Opening hours
All day; bars often open until the early hours
Nearby sights
- Withers Collection Museum & Gallery
- Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
- The Peabody Ducks March
- Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
- Orpheum Theatre
- Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
- National Civil Rights Museum
- South Main Arts District