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Home of the Memphis Redbirds, the St. Louis Cardinals’
AAA affiliate, this state-of-the-art stadium features
a picnic terrace, specially designed baseball-themed children’s
play area, party decks, and more. Corner of Third and
Union, 901-721-6050,
www.memphisredbirds.com.
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Memphis music history comes alive aboard the city’s
only Music Bus! Ride in vintage style on Miss Clawdy,
a beautifully restored 1950s-era bus, while seeing the
sights of historic Memphis and hearing music performed
live on board. Choose from a variety of city tours, including
the all-Elvis Hound Dog Tour, Sun and Stax Tour, and the
Memphis Mojo Tour. Daily tours depart from Second and
Beale, 272-BEAT, 866-392-BEAT, www.backbeattours.com.
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Home of the Blues at the crossroads of Rock ‘n’
Roll. Four historic blocks of nightclubs, specialty shops,
restaurants, and entertainment venues with more than four
million visitors annually. Live music nightly (cover charges
may apply) and annual festivals. 901-526-0110, 901-529-0999,
bealestreet.com, www.bealestreetmerchants.com.
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The Belz Museum
of Asian and Judaic Art
(formerly the Peabody Place Museum) is home to a world-class
collection of
19th century Chinese art and rare Judaic art. The permanent
exhibit at the
Museum includes objects created for Chinese nobility
during the Qing Dynasty
(1644-1911), intricately carved jade sculptures, crafted
enamelware pieces,
rare objects carved in ivory, and impressive ceremonial
and historical
pieces. The Museum also has collections of fossils and
minerals,
contemporary European art glass, Russian lacquer boxes,
and more. Open T-F,
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sat-Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 119
S. Main, Concourse
Level. 901-523-ARTS
www.belz-museum.org.
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Take a fun, charming horse-drawn carriage tour through historic
Downtown. Knowledgeable and courteous drivers give historic
tours and tell you what to see, where to be seen, and places
to eat. Call for pickup from any Downtown hotel or restaurant,
or walk up to one of the carriages. One-way shuttle service
also available. 901-527-7542, 888-267-9100, www.carriagetoursofmemphis.com.
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The Center’s Folklore Hall features folk art, photography
exhibits, media shows, and live performances, and the Folklore
Store provides the best exposure to folk art, crafts, books,
music, and Southern foods of Memphis and the Mid-South.
A limited menu of Southern foods is available. Live music
performances in the Folklore Store and Folklore Hall, catered
parties, and more. 119 & 123 S. Main, Peabody Place
Trolley Stop, 901-525-3655,www.southernfolklore.com.
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Experience hands-on excitement and fun! Bring your imagination
and create memories to last a lifetime. Sit in a flight
simulator and a real airplane cockpit, explore a Mississippi
River model, climb through the arteries of a giant heart,
ride a bicycle on Mars, board a real fire engine, climb
a skyscraper, and more. Special events, workshops, and
programs all year. 2525 Central, 901-458-2678, www.cmom.com.
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Just minutes from Downtown, come find nature in this corner
of the city. Explore the world of the Temple Mounds and
the Native Americans, who dominated the Mississippi River
Valley 1,000 years ago. Features indoor and outdoor exhibits,
nature trails, Native American crafts, gift shop, and
festivals. 1987 Indian Village, 901-785-3160, chucalissa.memphis.edu.
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This historic district centered around Cooper Street and
Young Avenue in Midtown features antiques shops, coffee
houses, florists, galleries, specialty shops, and an array
of restaurants and bars. 901-276-7222,
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The Cotton Museum shares the story of the cotton industry
and its influences on daily life, the arts, and the development
of this region. See the Memphis Cotton Exchange restored
to its 1939 heyday with original trading board and Western
Union office. Enjoy the many films, artifacts, and beautiful
138-foot mural by the David Mah Studio. 65 Union at the
corner of Front and Union, 901-531-7826, www.memphiscottonmuseum.org.
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Designed in a star-like shape with five alcoves, this
fundraising arm of St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital serves as a historical record of St. Jude, the
hospital’s founder Danny Thomas, and the boards
of governors and directors who made Thomas’s dream
of building St. Jude a reality. 332 N. Lauderdale, 901-495-3508,
www.stjude.org.
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Shelby County’s oldest log house, built in 1830
or before, now serves as the parlor area for this two-story,
eight-room historical home with period furnishings in
a country setting. Closed Dec-Mar except tours by appt.
9336 Davies Plantation, 901-386-0715, www.daviesmanorplantation.org.
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Celebrating 30 years of cultural and horticultural excellence!
Set amid 17 acres of formal and informal gardens, this
former private estate features Impressionist and post-Impressionist
paintings, the Stout Collection of 18th century porcelain,
and changing special exhibitions from the finest public
and private collections in the world. The Museum Store
offers a myriad of exceptional gifts, many created by
local artisans. 4339 Park, 901-761-5250, www.dixon.org.
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This historic cemetery, founded in 1852, features the
Mid-South’s largest and most unique collection of
Victorian funeral art. Many of the most influential citizens
of Memphis were buried here in the area’s first
garden movement, or rural, cemetery. Elmwood is 80 acres
of wildflowers, stately trees, and statuary unlike any
place on earth. Bring a picnic, take a walk, and relax
in the beautiful blend of nature and art. 824 S. Dudley,
901-774-3212, www.elmwoodcemetery.org.
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Home to both the NBA Memphis Grizzlies and the UofM Tigers,
this state-of-the-art arena includes a Memphis-themed
motif throughout the facility, an on-site basketball practice
facility, restaurants, outdoor entertainment plaza, 1,500-space
parking garage, 59 suites, 80 club boxes, four party suites,
a number of party areas, and more. It also houses the
Smithsonian’s Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul
Museum and is the Mid-South’s premier sports and
entertainment facility hosting a wide range of events,
concerts, and other types of entertainment. 191 Beale,
901-205-1234, 866-241-4416, www.fedexforum.com.
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Located just off the Main Street Trolley line in the historic
1910 Fire Station No. 1, this unusual museum features
a Fire Room that teaches fire safety education, historical
firefighting equipment and memorabilia, a play area, gift
shop, and a memorial wall to fallen firefighters.“Toys
on Fire is an exceptional collection of more than 900
fire service toys and memorabilia. Meeting and party rooms
available. 118 Adams, 901-320-5650, www.firemuseum.com.
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Gibson Retail Store and Factory: Located one block south
of historic Beale
Street, The Gibson Retail Store offers the largest selection
of Gibson &
Epiphone instruments in Memphis! Gibson invites you to
experience the
incredible craftsmanship that goes into every one of
their guitars. Tours of
the factory include an up-close look at the intricate
process of building
guitars. Special group rates and times are available
for groups of 15 or
more people. Come see magic in the making! 145 Lt. George
W. Lee,
901-543-0800, gibson.com.
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www.gibson.com.
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Experience Elvis’s fascinating journey to superstardom
when you visit his home, Graceland, a designated National
Historic Landmark. Discover exciting videos, displays
of authentic clothing, personal mementos, his amazing
showcase of gold and platinum awards, and more. Stay at
Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel. 3734 Elvis Presley
Blvd, 901-332-3322, 800-238-2000, ©EPE, www.tourgraceland.com.
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“Crew Training International” Theater: Enjoy
larger-than-life, state-of-the-art motion picture entertainment
on the huge IMAX screen and feel like you’re 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 you with the ultimate film experience.
Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central, 901-320-6362, www.memphismuseums.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, a gift
shop, and environmental and interactive multimedia exhibits.
5992 Quince, 901-767-7322, www.memphismuseums.org.
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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, wildlife, and 200 species of birds.
Cabins, camping, swimming, and picnic facilities also
available. 910 Riddick, Millington, 901-876-5215, 800-471-5293,
www.tnstateparks.com.
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Ninety-six acres in the heart of Memphis features 25 specialty
gardens, including the Japanese Garden of Tranquility,
the Little Garden Club Sensory Garden, Four Seasons Garden,
and the Tennessee Bicentennial Iris Garden. Event facilities
include Hardin Hall, Goldsmith Civic Garden Center, Orientation
Theater, the Water Garden Room, and an outdoor pavilion
overlooking Audubon Lake. Features monthly art exhibits,
wine tastings, adult art classes, summer camps, and classes
for children. Restaurant and gift shop. 750 Cherry, 901-576-4100,
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com.
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A center of cultural activity in the heart of Memphis.
Spend an afternoon in the museum galleries, Brushmark
Restaurant, and Museum Store. Outstanding collections
of fine art dating from antiquity to the present and superb
international traveling exhibitions. Permanent collection
includes Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings and
sculpture, European and American paintings, and more.
A full schedule of films, lectures, family activities,
and special events complement the exhibitions. 1934 Poplar,
901-544-6200, www.brooksmuseum.org.
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As one of the most exciting young teams in the league,
this Western Conference team plays regular season home
games Oct-Apr. FedExForum, 191 Beale, 901-205-1234, tickets:
888-HOOP, www.grizzlies.com.
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