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The Blues Highway: Memphis, Clarksdale & Vicksburg: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for May: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
330 km
distance
7.8 h
driving
23
curated stops

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Day 1 Memphis

6 curated stops
Transit
1h18
Finish
~16:30
Temperature
15.9°C–26.3°C
Rainy days
~20
Daylight
13.8h
09:00
Memphis public music-and-civil-rights circuit visitmississippi.org map ↗
Use public music and civil-rights heritage. Sports, performances, tours, festivals and adventure activities remain separate.
50 min · Memphis · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
10:00
Beale Street bealestreet.com read more map ↗
Enjoy live blues music in vibrant bars and clubs under colorful lights.
50 min · Memphis
11:00
National Civil Rights Museum civilrightsmuseum.org read more map ↗
Walk through history in the preserved Lorraine Motel, echoing with legacy.
50 min · Memphis · Adults (18+) $25; children (5-17) $22; seniors (65+) and college students $23
open: Wed - Mon 9AM - 6PM (closed Tue)
12:00
Sun Studio sunstudio.com read more map ↗
Stand where legends recorded their first hits, guided by passionate local musicians.
50 min · Memphis · Adultsm?$20; children (5-11) $15
open: Daily 10AM - 5:15PM (tours begin hourly starting at 10:30AM)
13:05
Memphis Zoo memphiszoo.org read more map ↗
Watch playful pandas and many other animals in well-designed habitats.
50 min · Memphis · General admission: adults (12+) $20.95-30.95; children (2-11) $15.95-25:95; children under 2 free
14:40
Graceland graceland.com read more map ↗
Tour the iconic home of Elvis Presley, filled with memorabilia and grandeur.
50 min · Memphis · Elvis Experience: adults (11+) $85; children (5-10) $49; children 4 and undermfree
open: Daily 9AM-4PM (last tour begins); airplanes daily 10AM-4PM
15:30
Gus's World Famous Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken gusfriedchicken.com map ↗
Devour mouthwatering fried chicken that lives up to its fame.
60 min · Memphis
open: Sun–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri Sat 11AM-10PM
Overnight here
e.g. Super 7 Inn · Doubletree Downtown Memphis
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Around Memphis

6 curated stops
Transit
1h02
Finish
~16:15
Temperature
15.9°C–26.3°C
Rainy days
~20
Daylight
13.8h
09:00
Overton Park overtonpark.org read more map ↗
Stroll through lush old-growth forest and visit cultural institutions nearby.
50 min · Memphis
10:15
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum memphisrocknsoul.org read more map ↗
Listen to curated songs and stories as you walk through music history.
50 min · Memphis · Adults $16; children (5-17)m$12; children 4 and under free
open: Daily 10AM-5PM (last admission 4:15PM)
11:15
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art belzmuseum.org read more map ↗
Discover intricate Asian and Judaic artifacts in a quiet, reflective space.
50 min · Memphis · $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for students, free for children 5 and under
open: Wed-Fri 10AM-5PM; Sat Sun noon-5PM
12:15
The Metal Museum metalmuseum.org read more map ↗
Admire artistic metalwork and enjoy sweeping river views from the grounds.
50 min · Memphis · Adults $8; seniors (62+) $6; students (with ID) and military $5; children (5-17) $4; children 5 and under free
open: Tue - Sun 11AM-5PM
13:20
The Cotton Museum memphiscottonmuseum.org read more map ↗
Explore the history and culture of cotton through exhibits and artifacts in a restored trading floor.
50 min · Memphis · Adults $10; students, teachers, and seniors $9; children (6-12) and military/first responders $8; children under 6 free
open: Mon-Sat 10 AM - 5PM
14:25
Stax Museum of American Soul Music staxmuseum.com read more map ↗
Feel the rhythm of soul music history in an engaging, lively museum.
50 min · Memphis · Adults $20; children (7-12), seniors (62+), and military $16; children 6 and under free
open: Tue - Sun 10AM-5PM; closed Mon
15:15
Blues City Cafe bluescitycafe.com map ↗
Taste perfectly cooked ribs and garlic pan-seared shrimp.
60 min · Memphis · ~$15-$20
open: Sun - Thu 11AM-1AM; Fri Sat 11AM-3AM
Overnight here
e.g. Super 7 Inn · Doubletree Downtown Memphis
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Clarksdale & the Delta

3 curated stops
Transit
2h07
Finish
~14:45
Temperature
16.6°C–27.2°C
Rainy days
~19
Daylight
13.8h
10:55
Clarksdale public blues-heritage circuit visitmississippi.org map ↗
Use public blues museums, markers and heritage. Camps, paddling, live shows and nightlife remain separate.
50 min · Clarksdale & the Delta · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
11:55
The Delta Blues Museum deltabluesmuseum.org read more map ↗
Explore the restored Illinois Central Railroad depot filled with blues history and memorabilia.
50 min · Clarksdale & the Delta · $7, ages 6-12 $5, under 6 free
open: Mar-Oct: Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM; Nov-Feb: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM
12:55
The Crossroads search map ↗
Stand at the intersection of Highways 49 and 61, rumored to be where Robert Johnson made his legendary pact.
50 min · Clarksdale & the Delta
13:45
Stone Pony Pizza and the brick bar stoneponypizza.com map ↗
Enjoy homemade, hand-tossed pizza in a historic building featuring flat-screen TVs and local history.
60 min · Clarksdale & the Delta
open: 4PM - late
Overnight here
e.g. Quality Inn · Riverside Hotel
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Vicksburg

4 curated stops
Transit
3h24
Finish
~17:00
Temperature
17.1°C–28.0°C
Rainy days
~17
Daylight
13.7h
12:05
Vicksburg public military-and-river-heritage circuit visitmississippi.org map ↗
Use public military, river and downtown heritage. Gambling and shopping remain separate.
50 min · Vicksburg · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
13:05
Old Court House Museum-Eva W. Davis Memorial oldcourthouse.org read more map ↗
Walk through a historic building with ties to famous American figures.
50 min · Vicksburg · Adults $5, students grade 1-12 $3, 65+ $4.50
14:05
Biedenharn Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia biedenharncoca-colamuseum.com map ↗
Explore restored bottling works and enjoy vintage soda fountains.
50 min · Vicksburg · Adults: $2.75, Under 12: $1.75
open: Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 1:30PM-4:30PM
15:10
Vicksburg National Military Park nps.gov read more map ↗
Walk through the site of the 1863 battle and siege, exploring monuments and the salvaged ironclad gunboat.
50 min · Vicksburg
16:00
Goldie's Trail Bar-B-Que goldiestrailbarbque.com map ↗
Relish authentic pit barbecue in a cozy, down-home setting.
60 min · Vicksburg

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