31 days in Memphis & Lake City Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Tupelo (Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, Tupelo Automobile Museum, &more), Collierville (Collierville TN Historic District & WC Johnson Park) and Oxford (Southside Gallery, Lyceum-The Circle Historic District, &more). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Sun Studio, stroll around Craighead Forest Park, get the lay of the land with Tastin' 'Round Town, and take an in-depth tour of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Memphis trip planner.

Atlanta to Memphis is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In May in Memphis, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 61°F at night. On the 21st (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Lake City.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lake City: Montrose (Covered Bridge Ranch, Museum of the Mountain West, &more), Mayflower Gold Mill (in Silverton) and Creede (North Clear Creek Falls, Creede Underground Mining Museum, &more).

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Lake City road trip planning site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Memphis to Lake City. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Memphis in June: highs in Lake City hover around 72°F, while lows dip to 49°F. On the 30th (Wed), you're off to home.