These are only a few things to do on Beale Street any night of the week.

Shops that were not closed has overpriced “tourist trap” merchandise. Several nights a week around 9 p.m., Vince Johnson and the Boogie Blues Band take the stage – harmonica, sax, Hammond organ and all – so when they groove out to “Green Onions” or “Walking the Dog,” it sounds exactly like Beale Street live music should. You just have to visit Beale Street if you are in Memphis. Visit any walk-up bar and order Memphis' signature drink, the Walk Me Down - a frozen blue treat with seven different liquors and delicious to boot. Stroll past a number of notorious landmarks in the South Main Historic District and learn about the creepy side to each site. Grab a quick appetizer before you embark upon the evening's journey. With music streaming from every open door, tributes to  to music legends along its cobblestone walkways and reminders of the city's rich heritage everywhere you look, it's no wonder that Beale Street attracts millions of visitors from around the world every year. Did not feel safe to me. According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Beale Street: This is one of those streets that has activity every night. Beale is Tennessee’s most visited attraction, and (according to USA TODAY’s 10Best) it's America’s most iconic street. Needed up being just a 30 minute visit and I would not come here at night. With over two dozen bars and nightclubs, street performers and great people, you'll find the environment hypnotic as you peak into alleys for rockin' performances and admire the pop-up shops in W.C. Beale can be plenty of fun for families during the day and early evening: from A. Schwab's to the Rock 'n' Soul Museum. It's much smaller in area than I thought and has plenty of bars, eating establishments and music options. For another Beale Street classic, be sure to order Silky’s signature “Diver,” a gallon-sized cocktail served in a bucket.

Inside the narrow room, strands of white lights drape along the ceiling and framed paintings hang on the walls, giving it the feel of someone’s living room.

Odds are, Beale Street is on your bucket list. Beale St has plenty of history beyond what's there now.

[CDATA[//> Learn about the history of Beale Street, find mouthwatering Memphis barbecue or stop by the soda fountain and get an old fashioned milkshake.