Levitt Shell, Memphis

Name: Levitt Shell
Address: Overton Park, Memphis, Memphis, 38112, United States
Telephone: +1 901-272-2722

#17 among attractions in Memphis

Park, Relax in park, Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The Overton Park Shell is an open-air amphitheater located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis Presley gave his first paid concert there on July 30, 1954. ()

Elevation: 279 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°8'44"N, 89°59'41"W

Address

Overton Park, MemphisMidtown (Evergreen Historic District)Memphis 38112 United States

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+1 901-272-2722

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Levitt Shell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memphis Zoo, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Overton Park.

~1960 ftN
Zoological park noted for conservation
Memphis Zoo, Memphis
10 min walk • The Memphis Zoo, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, is nestled in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. This acclaimed zoological park is home to over 3,500 animals representing more than 500 different species, making it an educational and entertaining destination for...
~410 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis
2 min walk • Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is an art museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Brooks Museum, which was founded in 1916, is the oldest and largest art museum in the state of Tennessee.
1.1 miSW
Church
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Memphis
27 min walk • Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church is an historic church in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The church's history dates back to the mid-19th century and the current structure—located in Memphis' Central Gardens Historic Preservation District at 1720 Peabody Avenue—was constructed in 1912.
~1710 ftE
Park, Neighbourhood
Overton Park, Memphis
9 min walk • Overton Park is a large, 342-acre public park in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The park grounds contain the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis Zoo, a 9-hole golf course, the Memphis College of Art, Rainbow Lake, Veterans Plaza, the Greensward, and other features.
0.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Playhouse on the Square, Memphis
21 min walk • Playhouse on the Square is a regional theatre company located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is owned by Circuit Playhouse, Inc. which operates two other Memphis theaters.
~1700 ftE
Park
Overton Park, Memphis
9 min walk • The Old Forest Arboretum of Overton Park is a forest tract and natural arboretum located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. It is open to the public daily without charge. The forest was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as part of the Overton Park Historic District.
1.3 miSW
Church
First Congregational Church and Parish House, Memphis
33 min walk • The First Congregational Church and Parish House in Memphis, Tennessee are a historic church and parish house on a single lot at 234 S. Watkins Street. The Georgian Revival-style church is a high one-story church which was built in 1910. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.8 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Memphis
21 min walk • Idlewild Presbyterian Church is a historic church located at 1750 Union Avenue in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. Idlewild is a part of the Presbyterian Church.
~1700 ftNW
Colonial revival architecture
Paisley Hall, Memphis
9 min walk • Paisley Hall is a historic mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It was built from 1908 to 1910 for Colonel Robert Galloway. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 12, 1980.
1.2 miW
Skyscraper
Crosstown Concourse, Memphis
31 min walk • Crosstown Concourse is a mixed use development in the heart of the Crosstown neighborhood, so named for the intersecting trolley tracks at Cleveland and Poplar that connected Memphis commuters to the neighborhood in 1927.
0.7 miW
35°8'55"N • 90°0'26"W
diane's Art, Memphis
19 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Levitt Shell open?

Levitt Shell is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Levitt Shell?

Nearby attractions include Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis (2 min walk), Midtown, Memphis (7 min walk), Overton Park, Memphis (9 min walk), Paisley Hall, Memphis (9 min walk).

How to get to Levitt Shell by public transport?

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