15 days in Memphis, Gulf Shores & Covington Itinerary

On the 23rd (Sun), look for gifts at Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, then steep yourself in history at Sun Studio, then examine the collection at Graceland, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Beale Street. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the majestic nature at Mississippi River State Park and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Memphis Zoo.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Memphis online visit planner.

Indianapolis to Memphis is an approximately 7-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Indianapolis to Memphis. Traveling from Indianapolis in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Memphis: highs are around 73°F and lows about 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly to Gulf Shores.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Public Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Navarre Beach and Alabama Coastal Birding Trail. Change things up with these side-trips from Gulf Shores: Pensacola Beach (Gulf Islands National Seashore & Fort Pickens Area) and Room Escape Games (in Pensacola).

To see maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Gulf Shores planner.

Traveling by flight from Memphis to Gulf Shores takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in April, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to travel to Covington.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the landscape on two wheels at Eastside Trail.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Covington trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Gulf Shores to Covington. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Gulf Shores to Covington. Traveling from Gulf Shores in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Covington, with lows of 58°F. On the 6th (Sat), you'll travel back home.