Guidebook for Memphis
Parks & Nature
Off leash dog park, great playground, many lakes and trails, and a disc golf course (you can use my discs and bag if you wish to play). There is something for everyone at this park.
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Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Dr N Off leash dog park, great playground, many lakes and trails, and a disc golf course (you can use my discs and bag if you wish to play). There is something for everyone at this park.
Learn the story of the sinking of the M.E. Norman, and how Tom Lee saved 32 people from the river. The home of Memphis in May, it has lots of trails and great views of the river.
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Tom Lee Park
Riverside DriveLearn the story of the sinking of the M.E. Norman, and how Tom Lee saved 32 people from the river. The home of Memphis in May, it has lots of trails and great views of the river.
Recently renovated, this is a great park for a picnic by the river.
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Mississippi River Park
51 Riverside DrRecently renovated, this is a great park for a picnic by the river.
Mud Island Park sits in the heart of the Mississippi River, a short walk from downtown Memphis. The park features a scale model of the Lower Mississippi River, an 18-gallery river museum, a 5,000-seat concert venue and fantastic views of the Memphis skyline.
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Mud Island River Park - Monorail Station
125 N Front StMud Island Park sits in the heart of the Mississippi River, a short walk from downtown Memphis. The park features a scale model of the Lower Mississippi River, an 18-gallery river museum, a 5,000-seat concert venue and fantastic views of the Memphis skyline.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food and always great music 7 days a week, including Sunday brunch. The wood fired pizza oven turns out great pizzas.
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Lafayette's Music Room
2119 Madison AveGood food and always great music 7 days a week, including Sunday brunch. The wood fired pizza oven turns out great pizzas.
On the corner of Beale and 2nd, with amazing music 7 nights a week. For a great night out, I suggest eating at Itta Bena above the club then taking the back stairs to the club and finishing off the night with some great blues music.
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B.B. King's Blues Club
143 Beale St On the corner of Beale and 2nd, with amazing music 7 nights a week. For a great night out, I suggest eating at Itta Bena above the club then taking the back stairs to the club and finishing off the night with some great blues music.
Food Scene
Neighborhood BBQ place with great ribs, pulled pork, and the best potato salad in Memphis! Takeout is available. Just over two miles from the property.
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One & Only BBQ
1779 Kirby PkwyNeighborhood BBQ place with great ribs, pulled pork, and the best potato salad in Memphis! Takeout is available. Just over two miles from the property.
I know and love Mexican food. Maciel's has the best in Memphis at excellent prices. The huaraches are amazing, and the tortas are huge so bring your appetite.
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Maciel's
45 S Main St I know and love Mexican food. Maciel's has the best in Memphis at excellent prices. The huaraches are amazing, and the tortas are huge so bring your appetite.
Considered by many to have the best Memphis Style BBQ in the world.
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Cozy Corner Restaurant
735 North Pkwy Considered by many to have the best Memphis Style BBQ in the world.
Gus's has great chicken at good prices. Beer is available and is a great companion to the fried pickles.
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
730 S Mendenhall RdGus's has great chicken at good prices. Beer is available and is a great companion to the fried pickles.
Excellent piri-piri fish and chicken. Lots of healthy menu options and cost is good for the portion size.
Humdingers
6300 Poplar AveExcellent piri-piri fish and chicken. Lots of healthy menu options and cost is good for the portion size.
The original Memphis popsicle place! Lots of great flavors to cool you off on a hot summer day.
Mempops
1243 Ridgeway RdThe original Memphis popsicle place! Lots of great flavors to cool you off on a hot summer day.
Above BB Kings on Beale, Itta Bena is a little known gem in the heart of downtown. Always great options on the menu, and after dinner you can walk down the back stairs directly to the club to take in some great blues music.
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Itta Bena
145 Beale StAbove BB Kings on Beale, Itta Bena is a little known gem in the heart of downtown. Always great options on the menu, and after dinner you can walk down the back stairs directly to the club to take in some great blues music.
Claiming to be 1 year older than Arcade and the oldest restaurant in Memphis, Westy's has a comprehensive menu, good beer and wine selection, and great atmosphere. Great for lunch or dinner, but closed from 2pm-5pm so not good for a mid day snack.
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Westy's
346 N Main StClaiming to be 1 year older than Arcade and the oldest restaurant in Memphis, Westy's has a comprehensive menu, good beer and wine selection, and great atmosphere. Great for lunch or dinner, but closed from 2pm-5pm so not good for a mid day snack.
Arts & Culture
Museum, IMAX theater, and planetarium, the Pink Palace holds something for visitors of all ages.
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Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium
3050 Central Avenue Museum, IMAX theater, and planetarium, the Pink Palace holds something for visitors of all ages.
The oldest and largest art museum in Tennessee. Located in Overton Park, the museum hosts both permanent and travelling exhibitions. Close to the Memphis Zoo and Overton square, the Brooks Museum can be included in a full day of activities in the mid-town area.
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Brooks Museum
1934 Poplar Ave The oldest and largest art museum in Tennessee. Located in Overton Park, the museum hosts both permanent and travelling exhibitions. Close to the Memphis Zoo and Overton square, the Brooks Museum can be included in a full day of activities in the mid-town area.
On the former location of Stax records, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a 17,000-square-foot museum with more than 2,000 videos, films, photographs, original instruments used to record Stax hits, stage costumes, interactive exhibits, and other items of memorabilia. If you love Soul music this is a must visit.
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore Ave On the former location of Stax records, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a 17,000-square-foot museum with more than 2,000 videos, films, photographs, original instruments used to record Stax hits, stage costumes, interactive exhibits, and other items of memorabilia. If you love Soul music this is a must visit.
At the Lorraine Motel, the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assinated in 1968, the National Civil Rights Museum "offers 260 artifacts, more than 40 new films, oral histories, interactive media and external listening posts that guide visitors through five centuries of history — from the beginning of the resistance during slavery, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, the rise of Jim Crow, and the seminal events of the late 20th century that inspired people around the world to stand up for equality."
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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StAt the Lorraine Motel, the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assinated in 1968, the National Civil Rights Museum "offers 260 artifacts, more than 40 new films, oral histories, interactive media and external listening posts that guide visitors through five centuries of history — from the beginning of the resistance during slavery, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, the rise of Jim Crow, and the seminal events of the late 20th century that inspired people around the world to stand up for equality."
"With 3.2 acres of land, rotating exhibitions, a permanent collection, sculpture gardens and a smithy and foundry, the Metal Museum is one of the most unique things to do in Memphis, Tennessee. The Metal Museum is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively the art and craft of fine metalwork. See works of art, see artists work, learn the craft and craft the art - all on the bluffs of the Mississippi River."
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Metal Müzesi
374 Metal Museum Dr "With 3.2 acres of land, rotating exhibitions, a permanent collection, sculpture gardens and a smithy and foundry, the Metal Museum is one of the most unique things to do in Memphis, Tennessee. The Metal Museum is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively the art and craft of fine metalwork. See works of art, see artists work, learn the craft and craft the art - all on the bluffs of the Mississippi River."
"On Sunday, put on your finest clothes and head to services in South Memphis, where soul music legend turned reverend Al Green presides over a powerful choir. Visitors are welcome; it's a fascinating cultural experience."
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Full Gospel Tabernacle
787 Hale Rd"On Sunday, put on your finest clothes and head to services in South Memphis, where soul music legend turned reverend Al Green presides over a powerful choir. Visitors are welcome; it's a fascinating cultural experience."
Sightseeing
Ride the worlds tallest freestanding elevator to the lookout for great views of the river and downtown Memphis. With restaurants, an aquarium, and the Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center it's easy to spend lots of time here.
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Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
1 Bass Pro Dr Ride the worlds tallest freestanding elevator to the lookout for great views of the river and downtown Memphis. With restaurants, an aquarium, and the Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center it's easy to spend lots of time here.
Nearly a mile across, this bridge has stunning views of downtown Memphis and the Big Muddy. Best on a sunny, calm day.
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Big River Crossing
Big River CrossingNearly a mile across, this bridge has stunning views of downtown Memphis and the Big Muddy. Best on a sunny, calm day.
If you’ve ever wondered how whiskey or bourbon is made, you can get the inside scoop as you walk through the distillery, which features a sprawling indoor bar, retail space, and an unobstructed view of the facility’s brewing tanks.
A tour includes both a tasting of their signature vodkas, whiskeys, and gin, and a lesson in how each is made. After being warmed up at the tasting, you’re lead through the the brewing process, which includes a viewing of the copper and silver pipes and vats where the Tennessee whiskey magic is made.
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Old Dominick Distillery
305 S Front StIf you’ve ever wondered how whiskey or bourbon is made, you can get the inside scoop as you walk through the distillery, which features a sprawling indoor bar, retail space, and an unobstructed view of the facility’s brewing tanks.
A tour includes both a tasting of their signature vodkas, whiskeys, and gin, and a lesson in how each is made. After being warmed up at the tasting, you’re lead through the the brewing process, which includes a viewing of the copper and silver pipes and vats where the Tennessee whiskey magic is made.
Entertainment & Activities
Ropes course and zip lines in the heart of Shelby Farms Park.
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Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park
651 N Pine Lake Dr Ropes course and zip lines in the heart of Shelby Farms Park.
Getting Around
Nearby bus stop for Route 34 to downtown.
Schedule and map is at: www.matatransit.com.
Eshady Grove Rd@River View station
Nearby bus stop for Route 34 to downtown.
Schedule and map is at: www.matatransit.com.