8 days in Memphis & Yellowstone National Park Itinerary

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

On the 17th (Thu), stop by Saint Blues Guitar Workshop, then get engrossed in the history at Mud Island, then add some entertainment to your itinerary with The Orpheum Theatre, and finally stop by A. Schwab.

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The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Memphis. In May in Memphis, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 61°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Step off the beaten path and head to Jenny Lake Trail and Firehole Canyon Drive. Escape the urban bustle at Midway Geyser Basin and West Thumb Geyser Basin. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Yellowstone National Park: Jenny Lake (in Moran) and Amphitheater Lake (in Grand Teton National Park). There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Biscuit Basin, witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring, get to know the fascinating history of Uncle Tom's Trail, and contemplate the geological forces at Mud Volcano.

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Traveling by flight from Memphis to Yellowstone National Park takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Memphis to Yellowstone National Park is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Memphis in May, expect Yellowstone National Park to be much colder, temps between 53°F and 27°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.