7 days in Little Rock, Jackson & Memphis Itinerary

Once inhabited by Native American tribes, today Little Rock bustles with nearly 800,000 people.

Kids will enjoy Room Escape Games and Mid-America Science Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Little Rock: Hot Springs (Fordyce Bathhouse, The Bath Factory, &more). There's more to do: admire the landmark architecture of William J. Clinton Presidential Library.

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Boston to Little Rock is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Boston to Little Rock is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Boston in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Little Rock, with highs around 92°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Jackson.

Jackson, officially the City of Jackson, is the capital city and largest urban center of the U.S. state of Mississippi. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): take in the exciting artwork at Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, stop by Lemuria Books, and then hike along Ridgeland Bike Trail.

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Traveling by car from Little Rock to Jackson takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Jackson can reach 91°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. You'll set off for Memphis on the 5th (Wed).

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 5th (Wed), don't miss a visit to The Peabody Ducks. On the 6th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, then steep yourself in history at National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, then look for gifts at Lansky, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Beale Street.

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Drive from Jackson to Memphis in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In July, daytime highs in Memphis are 91°F, while nighttime lows are 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.