Food destinations within easy reach of Memphis. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.

Worth the trip

Oxford, Mississippi ★ 4.5

80 miles, 1h 20m by carI-55 South to MS-7 South

Famous forCity Grocery shrimp and grits, Square Books and the College Town bookstore lunch

Oxford, Mississippi is a 1-hour 20-minute drive from Memphis to John Currence's City Grocery on the town Square. The Beard-winning chef's flagship since 1992.

Tupelo, Mississippi ★ 4.2

110 miles, 1h 50m by carUS-78 East to Tupelo

Famous forElvis Presley birthplace plus Johnnie's Drive-In dough burgers

Tupelo, Mississippi is Elvis Presley's birthplace, a 1-hour 50-minute drive from Memphis. Eat a dough burger at Johnnie's Drive-In where Elvis once ate.

Clarksdale, Mississippi ★ 4.3

75 miles, 1h 20m by carUS-61 South

Famous forDelta tamales at Abe's BBQ and Clarksdale juke joints

Clarksdale, Mississippi sits at the crossroads of the blues, 1 hour 20 minutes south of Memphis on US-61. Delta hot tamales at Abe's BBQ and juke joints.

Robinsonville, Mississippi ★ 4.2

40 miles, 50m by carUS-61 South to Robinsonville

Famous forHollywood Cafe fried pickles, Delta tamales and Southern plates

Robinsonville, Mississippi is a 50-minute drive south of Memphis on US-61 to the Hollywood Cafe, the long-running Delta roadhouse known for fried pickles.

Helena, Arkansas ★ 4.1

75 miles, 1h 30m by carI-40 West then US-49 South

Famous forKing Biscuit Blues Festival in October and Bubba's BBQ

Helena, Arkansas is a 1-hour 30-minute drive west across the Mississippi River for the King Biscuit Blues Festival in October and Bubba's BBQ.

Tunica, Mississippi ★ 3.9

35 miles, 45m by carUS-61 South

Famous forTunica casino buffets and Blue and White Restaurant

Tunica, Mississippi is a 45-minute drive south of Memphis on US-61, with casino buffets and the Blue and White Restaurant, a 1937 Southern diner.

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Memphis: Signature Guided Brewery Tour★ 5.0 (14)

Guided tour · 3.5 hours

Memphis: Signature Guided Brewery Tour

VIP behind the scenes access to local craft breweries, up to 12 beer samples, a fresh baked snack, and round trip transportation. Led by a Beer Guide who will educate ...

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