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Summary

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!With Frommer's in hand, you'll discover the highlights of two major capitals of American music: Nashville, country music's mecca, and Memphis, the city that gave birth to the blues. We'll take you to the hottest shows, and to sizzling nightclubs where you can two-step, hear the old masters play, or discover up-and-coming new talent. From the Grand Ol' Opry to the hallowed halls of Graceland, you'll walk in the footsteps of musical giants.We've also got the lowdown on the region's best restaurants, serving everything from elegant New Southern cuisine to downhome barbecue. And you'll have a wide variety of accommodations to choose from: the classic Peabody, with its signature marching ducks; the bustling Opryland Hotel; B&Bs with true Southern hospitality; and reliable, affordable motels.Detailed and accurate, it all comes complete with neighborhood maps; a complete shopping guide; the best trip-planning advice; and side trips to nearby distilleries and Civil War battlefields.

List of Maps
What's New in Nashville & Memphis
Nashville
Memphis
From Elvis Sights to Goo Goo Clusters: How Do Memphis & Nashville Compare?
The Best of Nashville
Frommer's Favorite Nashville Experiences
Best Nashville Hotel Bets
Best Nashville Dining Bets
The Best Websites for Nashville
Planning Your Trip to Nashville
Nashville Visitor Information
Money
What Things Cost in Nashville
When to Go to Nashville
Nashville Calendar of Events
Health & Insurance
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs
Getting There
Flying for Less: Tips for Getting the Best Airfares
Planning Your Trip Online
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource
Recommended Books & Films
Getting to Know Music City, USA
Nashville Orientation
Neighborhoods in Brief
Getting Around Nashville
Fast Facts: Nashville
Where to Stay in Nashville
Downtown & North Nashville
Family-Friendly Hotels
Music Row & the West End
The Music Valley Area
The Airport Area
Where To Dine in Nashville
Restaurants by Cuisine
Downtown & The District
Family-Friendly Restaurants
Music Row & the West End
Green Hills & South Nashville
Belle Meade & Environs
The Music Valley & Airport Areas
Barbecue
Cafes, Bakeries & Pastry Shops
Exploring Nashville
Suggested Itineraries
On the Country Music Trail
More Attractions
Especially for Kids
Strolling Around Nashville
Walking Tour: Downtown Nashville
Organized Tours
For Travelers Interested in African-American History
Outdoor Activities
Spectator Sports
Shopping in Nashville
The Nashville Shopping Scene
Nashville Shopping A to Z
Nashville after Dark
The Country Music Scene
A Nashville Country Music Itinerary
The Rest of the Club & Music Scene: Rock, Jazz & More
The Bar & Pub Scene
The Performing Arts
Side Trips from Nashville
Franklin, Columbia & Scenic U.S. 31
Distilleries, Walking Horses & a Civil War Battlefield
Top 5 Reasons to Travel Between Memphis & Nashville
The Best of Memphis
Frommer's Favorite Memphis Experiences
Best Hotel Bets
Best Dining Bets
The Best Websites for Memphis
Ppanning Your Trip to Memphis
Visitor Information
Money
When to Go
What Things Cost in Memphis
Memphis Calendar of Events
Health & Insurance
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs
Getting There
Recommended Books, Films & Recordings
Getting to Know The Home of The Blues
Orientation
Neighborhoods in Brief
Getting Around Memphis
Fast Facts: Memphis
Where To Stay in Memphis
Downtown
The Peabody Ducks
Midtown
East Memphis
Family-Friendly Hotels
The Airport & Graceland Areas
Where To Dine in Memphis
Restaurants by Cuisine
Downtown
Family-Friendly Restaurants
Midtown
East Memphis
Barbecue
Coffeehouses
Exploring Memphis
Suggested Itineraries
The Roots of Memphis Music: Graceland, Beale Street & More
Elvis Trivia
Elvis Beyond the Gates of Graceland
Nonmusical Memphis Attractions
African-American Heritage in Memphis
Especially for Kids
Walking Tour: Downtown Memphis
Organized Tours
Outdoor Activities
Spectator Sports
Shopping in Memphis
The Shopping Scene
Shopping A to Z
Memphis After Dark
Beale Street
The Rest of the Club & Music Scene
The Bar & Pub Scene
Gambling on the Mississippi
The Performing Arts
For International Visitors
Preparing for Your Trip
Getting to the U.S
Getting Around the U.S
Fast Facts: For the International Traveler
Nashville in Depth
A Look at the Past
Dateline
Adelicia Acklen: A Real-Life Scarlett O'Hara
The Nashville Sound: From Hillbilly Ballads to Big Business
Memphis in Depth
A Look at the Past
Dateline
The Cradle of American Music
Two Memphis Traditions: Pork Barbecue & the Meat-and-Three
Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites
Index
General Index
Nashville Accommodations Index
Nashville Restaurant Index
Memphis Accommodations Index
Memphis Restaurant Index
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