21 days in Memphis & New York City 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Memphis: Olive Branch City Park (in Olive Branch), Jonesboro (Craighead Forest Park & Forrest L Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center) and Morton Museum of Collierville History (in Collierville). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, explore the different monuments and memorials at Memphis National Cemetery, see the sky in a new way at Sharpe Planetarium, and explore the world behind art at Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art.

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Paris, France to Memphis is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Paris to Memphis due to the time zone difference. In July, Memphis is a bit warmer than Paris - with highs of 38°C and lows of 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can fly to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near New York City: Bronx (Bronx Zoo & Van Cortlandt Park), Philadelphia (Eastern State Penitentiary, Washington Square, &more) and Coney Island (in Brooklyn). The adventure continues: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, admire the striking features of Grand Central Terminal, and admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Traveling by flight from Memphis to New York City takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Memphis to New York City. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Memphis in July: highs in New York City hover around 35°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can fly back home.