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Home of the Memphis Redbirds, the St. Louis Cardinals' AAA affiliate, this state-of-the-art stadium offers behind-the-scenes tours that include the press box, clubhouse, and training facilities. Voted Top Minor League Ballpark in 2009 by Baseball America, AutoZone features a picnic terrace, baseball-themed children's play area, party decks, and luxury suites.
Corner of Third and Union, 901-721-6050, www.memphisredbirds.com.
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Tours as unique as our hometown. Conveniently located Downtown on Beale Street, offering daily sightseeing bus and walking tours — including the live-music Memphis Mojo Tour, the highest-rated tour of the city — as well as Cocktail Tours and evening walking tours of Haunted Memphis. All led by professional guides who use music, comedy, and song to create a one-of-a-kind touring experience. Office: 901-272-2328, Tickets: 800-979-3370, www.backbeattours.com.
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Home of the Blues at the crossroads of Rock 'n' Roll, playing the blues for more than a century. Four historic blocks of nightclubs, specialty shops, restaurants, and
entertainment venues host millions of visitors annually. Live music nightly, special events, and annual festivals. The No. 1 tourist
attraction in the state of Tennessee!. 901-526-0115, 901-529-0999,
www.bealestreet.com, www.bealestreetmerchants.com.
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World-class collection of 19th century Chinese art and rare Judaic art. Permanent exhibit includes creations for Chinese
nobility during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911): intricately carved jade sculptures, crafted enamelware, rare objects carved in ivory, and impressive ceremonial and historical pieces. Also includes fossils, minerals, contemporary European art glass, and
Russian lacquer boxes. 119
S. Main, Concourse
Level. 901-523-ARTS, www.belzmuseum.org.
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Take a fun, charming, horse-drawn carriage tour through historic Downtown with knowledgeable and courteous drivers who point out historic sites, share city stories, make recommendations, answer questions, and suggest what to see and where to be seen. Pickup available at any Downtown
hotel or restaurant, or just walk up to any carriage you see!901-527-7542 www.carriagetoursofmemphis.com |
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In the heart of Downtown, the Center's Folklore Hall showcases folk art, photography, and live performances. The Folklore Store is a colorful, one-of-a-kind regional marketplace for folk art, crafts, books, music, and photographs. Tastes of authentic Southern cuisine. Live music, catered parties, and tours. The Memphis Music & Heritage Festival rocks out every Labor Day weekend. 119 & 123 S. Main, 901-525-3655, www.southernfolklore.com. |
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Hands-on excitement and fun! Be a
pilot in a real airplane cockpit, explore the Mississippi River, watch a train zoom down the tracks, generate your own tornado or earthquake, drive a fire engine and police car, disco dance, climb inside a tree house and skyscraper, become a "star" on stage, and more! Educational programs offered all year. 2525 Central, 901-458-2678, www.cmom.com.
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Just minutes from Downtown, visit an oasis of nature in southwest Memphis.
Explore mounds built by American Indians 1,000 years ago, hike the nature trail, and visit the certified arboretum. Contains
exhibits on American Indians past and
present, a hands-on archaeology lab, and museum store. 1987 Indian Village, 901-785-3160, www.chucalissa.memphis.edu.
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Historically hip Midtown neighborhood centered around Cooper, Young, and
Central features antiques and specialty shops, vintage clothing stores, and award-winning restaurants and bars. The first Thursday each month is Night Out: retail bargains, food and beverage discounts, and live music. Every September, the Cooper-Young Festival hosts hundreds of artisans, stage performances, and refreshments. 901-276-7222, www.cooperyoung.biz, www.cooperyoungfestival.com. |
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The Cotton Museum shares the story of the cotton industry and its influences on daily life, the arts, and development of this region. See the Memphis Cotton Exchange restored to its 1939 heyday, with the original trading board and Western Union office. Enjoy films, artifacts, and the beautiful 135-foot mural by David Mah Studio. 65 Union, 901-531-7826, www.memphiscottonmuseum.org.
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Designed with five alcoves, the Pavilion displays historical records and mementoes of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; the hospital's founder, Danny Thomas; and ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. Also located on the St. Jude
campus is the Danny and Rose Marie Thomas
Memorial Garden. 262 Danny Thomas Place, 901-595-4414,
www.stjude.org.
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Shelby County's oldest log house open to the public. Dogtrot-style log home, circa 1830, with period furnishings in a country setting that includes trails and several outbuildings. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Tennessee Civil War Heritage Trail. Open April thru mid December. Off-season by appointment only, 901-386-0715,,
www.daviesmanorplantation.org.
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Set amid 17 acres of formal and informal gardens, this former private estate is home to a renowned collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings, 18th-
century porcelain, exhibitions of fine and decorative arts, beautiful gardens, and a full schedule of art and horticultural programs. The museum store offers unique gifts and jewelry, many created by local artisans. 4339 Park, 901-761-5250, www.dixon.org.
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A two-room museum and educational outreach program provides visitors with earthquake information about the New Madrid seismic zone through interactive displays, maps, and computer programs. Printed information also available. Located on the University of Memphis campus, the museum is a part of the Center for Earthquake Research and Information. 3918
Central, by appointment only, 901-678-1723, ceri.memphis.edu.
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Historic 1852 cemetery with a unique collection of Victorian funeral art. Many influential Memphians are
buried in the area's first garden movement
cemetery. Eighty acres of rolling hills, stately trees, statuary, and beautiful gardens
surround the quaint Victorian Gothic office.
Relax with a picnic in the beautiful blend of nature and art. Audio tours and walking maps. 824 S. Dudley, 901-774-3212, www.elmwoodcemetery.org.
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Honors the life and vast archives of the world-renowned photographer whose career spanned more than 60 years, capturing early Memphis music, Negro League baseball, Beale Street, and the broad spectrum of Civil Rights history. New exhibits quarterly. 333 Beale, 335-8841, witherscollection.org.
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Home to the NBA Memphis Grizzlies and University of Memphis Tigers basketball, the Midsouth's premier sports and entertainment facility includes a Memphis-themed motif, restaurants, outdoor entertainment plaza, suites, club boxes, party areas, and more. It also houses the Smithsonian's
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and plays host to a wide range of concerts and special events. Corner of Beale and Third, 901-205-1234, 866-648-4667, www.fedexforum.com.
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Fun for all ages! Slide down a firehouse pole, sit in real fire trucks, and experience a virtual house fire. Essential lifesaving
information, antique trucks, firefighting
history, and one of the largest U.S. collections of firefighting toys. A life-size talking horse tells how firefighting began. Outside, a poignant 27-foot-tall memorial honors fallen Memphis firefighters. 118 Adams, 901-320-5650, www.firemuseum.com.
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Experience the incredible craftsmanship that goes into every guitar. Factory tours
include up-close looks at the intricate
process of building guitars. See magic in the making! Special group rates and times available. One block south of historic Beale Street, the Gibson Retail Store offers the largest selection of Gibson and Epiphone instruments in Memphis. 145 Lt. George W. Lee, 901-544-7998,
www.gibsonmemphis.com.
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Experience Elvis’s fascinating journey to superstardom
at his home, Graceland, a designated National
Historic Landmark. Exciting videos, displays
of authentic clothing, personal mementos, his amazing
showcase of gold and platinum awards, and more. New exhibits include Elvis in Hollywood, Elvis Presley: Fashion King, and From Tupelo to Memphis. Stay at Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel. 3734 Elvis Presley
Blvd, 901-332-3322, 800-238-2000, www.elvis.com.
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See more, hear more, feel more with the ultimate movie experience. Enjoy crystal-clear, larger-than-life, state-of-the-art
motion picture entertainment and be part of the action. The IMAX screen is four stories tall and five stories wide with a six-channel, 10,000-watt, half-million-dollar sound system that provides the ultimate film experience. Think BIG! Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central, 901-636-2362, www.memphismuseums.org.
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This open-air theater first opened in 1936 giving Memphis a venue for entertainment under the open skies. Elvis Presley's first paid concert happened here in 1954. The Mortimer Levitt Foundation, a family charity dedicated to reviving band shells, brought this unique venue back to life in 2008. The Levitt Shell presents 50 free, family-friendly concerts each year in the spring and fall. 1930 Poplar in Overton Park behind the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 901-272-2722, www.levittshell.org. |
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A nature center for the 21st century is located in the
middle of metropolitan Memphis. Explore 65 acres of forest,
lake, and meadow, and learn about preservation. Includes
the Back Yard Wildlife Center, three miles of trails,
boardwalks across the lake, picnic facilities, gift
shop, and environmental and interactive multimedia exhibits.
5992 Quince, 901-767-7322, www.memphismuseums.org.
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This 379-acre public park on the banks of the Mississippi River was one of the first parks in Memphis, dating to 1902. It offers a nine-hole golf course, boat ramp and marina, scenic river views, lake, playgrounds, ball field, four lighted tennis courts, picnic areas, and three pavilions. South Parkway at Riverside, 576-4296.
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Bordering the Mighty Mississippi, two-thirds of this 13,467-acre
park is bottomland hardwood forests. The park also contains
two lakes, miles of hiking trails, a museum and nature center, boat ramp, 200 species of birds, and other wildlife.
Cabins, camping, swimming, and picnic facilities also
available. 910 Riddick, Millington, 901-876-5215, 800-471-5293,
www.tnstateparks.com.
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96 acres of specialty
gardens in the heart of Memphis. Features My Big Backyard children's garden, monthly art exhibits,
special events, seasonal plant sales, Farmers Market (April–October), wine tastings, summer camps, and educational programs. Fratelli's in the Garden Cafe located in the Visitors Center. Facility rental for weddings, parties, and special events. 750 Cherry, 901-576-4100,
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com.
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A center of culture in the heart of Memphis.
Outstanding collections
of fine art dating from antiquity to present and superb
international traveling exhibitions. Permanent collection
includes Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings and
sculpture and European and American paintings.
Brushmark Restaurant and Museum Store. Full schedule of films, lectures, family activities,
and special events. 1934 Poplar,
901-544-6200, www.brooksmuseum.org.
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This Western Conference team began in 1995 as the Vancouver Grizzlies, migrated to Memphis in 2001 and now plays regular season home games October–April in the state-of-the-art FedExForum. FedExForum, corner of Beale and Third, 901-205-2525, Tickets: 901-888-HOOP, www.grizzlies.com.
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