9 days in Memphis & Mariposa 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.

Memphis is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, admire the masterpieces at Withers Collection Museum & Gallery, examine the collection at Graceland, and make a trip to The Peabody Ducks.

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Dusseldorf, Germany to Memphis is an approximately 19-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Dusseldorf to Memphis due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Dusseldorf in May, with highs in Memphis at 31°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Mariposa.

Set in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Mariposa prides itself on its friendly small-town feel and Old West heritage.

Explore Mariposa's surroundings by going to Yosemite National Park (Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, Wapama Falls, &more). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Mariposa Museum and History Center.

Plan my trip to Mariposa with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Traveling by car from Memphis to Mariposa takes 30 hours. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Memphis in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 14°C in Mariposa. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.