Synopses & Reviews
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!
With Frommer's in hand, you'll discover the highlights of two major capitals of American music: Nashville, country music's mecca, and Memphis, the city that gave birth to the blues. We'll take you to the hottest shows, and to sizzling nightclubs where you can two-step, hear the old masters play, or discover up-and-coming new talent. From the Grand Ol' Opry to the hallowed halls of Graceland, you'll walk in the footsteps of musical giants.
We've also got the lowdown on the region's best restaurants, serving everything from elegant New Southern cuisine to downhome barbecue. And you'll have a wide variety of accommodations to choose from: the classic Peabody, with its signature marching ducks; the bustling Opryland Hotel; B&Bs with true Southern hospitality; and reliable, affordable motels.
Detailed and accurate, it all comes complete with neighborhood maps; a complete shopping guide; the best trip-planning advice; and side trips to nearby distilleries and Civil War battlefields.
Synopsis
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommers, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommers. Your guide to a world of travel experience.
Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:
- Expert recommendations for music lovers, heritage travelers, and hearty eaters.
- Outspoken opinions on whats worth your time and whats not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
- The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
About the Author
Linda Romine has been a professional writer for nearly 2 decades. With a background in music, she has worked on the editorial staffs of various newspapers and magazines as a reporter, music critic, travel editor, and restaurant reviewer.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
What’s New in Nashville & Memphis.
1. The Best of Nashville.
2. Planning Your Trip to Nashville.
3. Getting to Know Music City USA.
4. Where to Stay in Nashville.
5. Where to Dine in Nashville.
6. Exploring Nashville.
7. Shopping in Nashville.
8. Nashville After Dark.
9. Side Trips from Nashville.
10. The Best of Memphis.
11. Planning Your Trip to Memphis.
12. Getting to Know the Home of the Blues.
13. Where to Stay in Memphis.
14. Where to Dine in Memphis.
15. Exploring Memphis.
16. Shopping in Memphis.
17. Memphis After Dark.
Appendix A: For International Visitors.
Appendix B: Nashville in Depth.
Appendix C: Memphis in Depth.
Appendix D: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites.
Index.