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]]>The Crystal Shrine Grotto: Creepy or beautiful? You decide. This man-made grotto was created by a Mexican artist over a period of almost 50 years and depicts the life of Christ. Surrounding the man-made cave is the beautiful 54-acre Memorial Park Gardens.
The River Walk: This five-block-long replication of the Mississippi River is a scaled model you can explore in less than a day. The sculpted area holds over 1.3 million gallons of water, and you can enjoy activities like pedal boat rides or a tour at the museum. Plus, the views here are gorgeous.
Stax Museum: You’ve probably already thought to check out Graceland and Sun Studio, but don’t forget about the museum for American soul music! It contains a rare and impressive collection of over 2,000 artifacts to preserve films, galleries, music, artistry and more. The most impressive item on display might be Isaac Hayes’ custom Cadillac Eldorado, which has a mini-bar, TV and 24-carat gold trim and is lined with white fur carpet.
The Metal Museum: Not the music genre, the art form! This hidden gem in Memphis shows off some very impressive sculpture and exhibits. Look at items created out of metal, everything from knives to jewelry. While you are checking out all of the man-made artifacts, be sure to scope the surrounding views of the bluff where the museum is housed.
Voodoo Café: Find out where this food truck is going to be and make sure you catch it! The truck took first place in the Memphis food truck competition for 2018 and will not disappoint. Many of the locals rave about the coffee (café con leche) and beignets. There are lots of different flavors to try, including Sweet Juju and the Dead Elvis (peanut butter, bananas and bacon).
Beale Street: This eclectic drive is filled with shops, art, cafes, restaurants, bars and so much more. You can spend hours here just exploring the different businesses along the street. Make sure you check out A. Schwab’s — Beale Street’s only remaining original business. It is part museum and part general store and offers locally sourced Memphis merch.
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]]>The Harahan, Big River Crossing and Hernando de Soto bridges, which span over the river, can be seen in a different way, literally, every night. The bridges are illuminated nightly to provide a visual feast for the eyes. If you have never seen this sight, now is the time to consider a stop in Memphis to enjoy what others in the city have known for some time.
About Bridge Lighting
Travel across the mighty river was made easier with the construction of the Harahan bridge. Opened in 1916, it is the oldest of the three spans that takes traffic to points north, south, east and west to and from Memphis. It was the main thoroughfare for the city until construction of the Memphis-Arkansas bridge and Interstate 55 was completed in 1949.
The span, which was rebuilt in 1928 after fire destroyed the original structure, has been a landmark for many decades. The De Soto Bridge was introduced in 1973 and set to lights in 1986, while Big River Crossing, unveiled in 2016, has attracted more than 300,000 visitors for its nightly lights.
What the Nightly Light Show Offers
The nightly light shows on these bridges give you a compelling reason to spend time at the city’s Riverfront. The bridge lighting has inspired residents and visitors to come out and explore all that the city has to offer through a wonderful display of these architectural marvels. The shows themselves are put on and managed by a privately funded nonprofit, Memphis Bridge Lighting, Inc., which was formed about the time Big River Crossing bridge was unveiled to the public in 2016.
Plan to Take in the Lights
Plan on spending some time in Memphis doing the things that everyone does in this great city. Set aside a night or two with the family or special someone in your life and come sit on the river’s edge. The illumination of the city’s bridges, a tradition that is nearly three decades old, is a great way to unwind, explore Memphis at night, and see the city in a way you may not have thought of doing. A nightly light show on the Mississippi River is a sight to see and a sight you should see!
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]]>Here are five of my favorite escape rooms in Memphis:
1. Memphis Escape Rooms
From 3 p.m. to midnight, this is the place to be. Memphis Escape Rooms offers mind-bending fun in nine different escape room experiences. It can host groups of up to 70 people at one time! Step into your own world of mystery and put your wits to the test. Allow 1 to 2 hours.
Location: 1010 June Rd., Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: 901-602-6372
2. Escapology
Escapology offers award-winning escape rooms for private teams of two to six players (or larger groups if you make reservations). Look for clues, solve puzzles and escape to freedom in 60 minutes! Escapology is open Wednesday through Sunday, and it offers some great twists on an already fun experience. See for yourself!
Location: 2845 Stage Center Cove, Bartlett, TN 38134
Phone: (901) 746-9257
3. I Escaped Memphis!
Offering various rooms with different levels of difficulty (from beginner to 5-lock), there is truly something here for everyone. Billed as “the ultimate escape room in Memphis,” I Escaped Memphis! lives up to the hype. “Branson Manor” and “Rest Easy Hotel” are two fan favorites. (To be sure, you’ll do anything but rest easy.) This escape room is open every day, but closed for corporate events. Call ahead.
Location: 5707 Quince Rd., Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: 901-321-5415
4. Breakout
You and your fellow captives wake up handcuffed and blindfolded in a strange room. You’ve been kidnapped, and you need to act fast. What do you do next? Not your average outing, Breakout Games Memphis offers different rooms with unique storylines and 60 minutes to crack the code. Bottom line: Expect a constant rush of adrenaline with this one. Open every day from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: 2965 N Germantown Rd., Suite 117, Memphis, TN 38133
Phone: 901-612-2740
5. Bluff City Escape Rooms
From a theater to a ship dungeon to a rabbit hole, this escape room offers it all. And, as an added bonus, Bluff City offers an EscapeLite program for children ages 3 to 6, so your kids can have their own scavenger hunt while you and your fellow escape artists do your thing. Since its opening times vary, it’s a good idea to call ahead.
Location: 6759 Stage Rd., Bartlett, TN 38134
Phone: (901) 384-1864
Bottom line: Some of America’s best escape rooms are now in Memphis. Do YOU have what it takes to escape?
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]]>Memphis theatre luminary Ekundayo Bandele’s play, “If Scrooge Was a Brother/Sistah,” proves the universality and adaptability of this holiday tale about the importance of generosity and community.
Performances at Hattiloo Theatre, 37 South Cooper St., run Nov. 30 to Dec. 23; with evening shows Thursday through Friday at 7:30 p.m.; and matinees on Saturday (2 p.m.) and Sunday (3 p.m.).
Brother becomes sistah
Bandele’s take on Dickens’ story continues to evolve. When first produced by Hattiloo in 2008 — the company’s third season — the play was titled “If Scrooge Was a Brother.” It focused on a corrupt black businessman, nicknamed “Scroo,” who operates a predatory lending service inherited from his white employer, Boss Marley. Scroo won’t help anyone, including his nephew, who is orphaned when Scroo’s sister works herself into an early grave.
This year, Bandele further stretches Dickens’ tale by casting women as Scrooge and Marley. Ebenita Scrooge is a greedy realtor whose white mentor, Madame Marley, aided Ebenita’s upward mobility by paying for her schooling. Access to the privilege of good schooling is one of many key elements shared by both versions of the play.
But, similar to Brother Scroo, Sistah Scroo isn’t interested in paying it forward. Ebenita has no room in her heart for the poor, so Madame Marley visits from the grave to warn her about the negative consequences she can expect in the afterlife if she doesn’t change.
Florence “Flo” Roach, who appeared in the 2011 movie “The Help,” portrays Scroo. Roach heads the Ettaro Theater Company, which is partnering with Hattiloo on the production.
How Hattiloo got its name
Aside from writing and directing, Bandele founded Hattiloo. It is one of the nation’s few black repertory companies and concentrates on works by African-American writers. Bandele named it for his daughters Hatshepsut (Hatti) and Oluremi (Loo).
In September 2017, The Daily News quoted Bandele as seeing himself “as a servant to the cultural renaissance of the city.” In 2018, TEDx Memphis reported that to build Hattiloo Theatre, Bandele led a capital campaign garnering $4.3 million and completed the project debt-free in the popular Overton Square district.
To purchase tickets to “If Scrooge Was a Brother/Sistah” or other productions, contact Hattiloo Theatre here.
Additional Reading
The Washington Post: On eight-stop ‘Christmas Carol’ tour, varied takes on Ebenezer Scrooge
The Memphis Daily News: Bandele Crafts Cultural Hub for Black Artists
TEDx Memphis: Ekundayo Bandele
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]]>Rockabilly Rides
Immerse yourself in the rich musical history of Memphis while cruising around in a dreamy classic car.
Sun Studio
The legendary Sun Studio is the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll. Tour the halls where Elvis, B.B. King and Johnny Cash recorded some of their most famous hits.
Stax Museum
This studio-turned-museum is where Southern soul music legends such as Isaac Hayes and Otis Redding made a name for themselves.
Beale Street
Known as America’s most iconic street, Beale Street is home to year-round music festivals, holiday events and parades. You can expect to find something fun no matter when you visit.
Live music
If you couldn’t already tell, Memphis is all about the music. Venues throughout the city and even humble street corners are the perfect places to hear local musicians.
Peabody Rooftop Party
Every Thursday from April through August, Rooftop Party-goers at the Peabody Hotel enjoy live music, refreshing drinks and sky-high views of the Mississippi River.
Peabody Hotel
Speaking of the Peabody, why not stay there on your next visit to Memphis? It’s more than just a hotel — it’s a historic landmark with old-school charm and an endearing obsession with ducks.
Peabody duck march
Come see what the Peabody is most famous for: its daily duck march. The whole family will love this quirky attraction.
Explore bike sharing
Memphis’ new Explore Bike Share program allows visitors to soak up the sights while getting a little exercise.
Big River Crossing
Walk or bike over Big River Crossing, the longest pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River, which links Tennessee and Arkansas.
Crosstown Concourse
Hang out at the Crosstown Concourse, an old Sears distribution center converted into a mixed-use vertical urban village.
Broad Avenue Arts District
Visit more than 70 locally owned businesses here, where you can get a drink, buy some art and browse unique souvenir displays.
Overton Square
Midtown Memphis is home to Overton Square, where you can eat and drink to your heart’s content and even sign up for an art tour.
Eat good food!
Whether you love barbecue or you’re a die-hard vegan, you’ll find a restaurant to suit your tastes in Memphis.
National Civil Rights Museum
Built on the site where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, this museum takes you through five centuries of history, from the early days of slavery to the civil rights movement in the 1960s.
These are just a few of the amazing things to do in Memphis, Tennessee, so start making your plans today!
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So, what makes “A Christmas Carol” such a special outing for the entire family? This play has it all ― singing, dancing and a heartwarming message that really brings the holiday spirit to life. It also invites conversation with your children about the true meaning of Christmas.
This year, performances for “A Christmas Carol” in Memphis are scheduled to start November 30 and end on December 23.
Showtimes are as follows:
- Evenings at 7 p.m.
- Matinees at 3 p.m.
Prices:
- Adult: $35
- Student: $15
- Military and Seniors: $30
There are also several special events scheduled for this year’s “A Christmas Carol” in Memphis, including:
- A reunion night on November 30 at 7 p.m. for previous cast and crew members of nighttime productions of “A Christmas Carol.”
- “Holiday for Heroes” on December 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for teachers, first responders, firefighters, police officers and members of the military who live in and around Shelby County. There is a limit of four per family.
Tickets for “A Christmas Carol in Memphis” are available at the box office, 901-682-8323, or you can also purchase them online through the theater’s website.
Theatre Memphis, which is one of the oldest and most successful community theaters in the United States, is located in the heart of the city. So, make sure to take some time before or after your performance to grab a bite to eat with your family in one of our great restaurants.
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]]>What will you experience?
Whether it’s elaborate light displays or a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, Starry Nights is the holiday event that you don’t want to miss! Check out some of the experiences you can enjoy:
Drive-through lights and displays
With more than 2 miles of holiday lights and displays, your whole family will be blown away by this magical light spectacular! Be sure to tune into the Starry Radio Station to enjoy holiday music during your experience.
Nights by the lake
Enjoy a magical light display along Hyde Lake by walking the half-mile holiday path or hopping on the Candy Cane Train ($5 per person).
FedEx Mistletoe Village
A holiday wonderland comes to life at the FedEx Mistletoe Village! Located in the Visitor Center, the FedEx Mistletoe Village is full of holiday activities and wintertime fun! Check out what you can experience:
- Build-A-Bear Workshop®
- Meet Santa Claus
- Petting zoo with camel and pony rides
- Holiday shopping
Delicious holiday treats
The holidays aren’t complete without the right holiday treats! Grab yourself a warm cup of hot chocolate, make delicious s’mores and enjoy cozy comfort by one of our fire pits.
Carriage and hayrides
Get in the holiday mood by enjoying Starry Nights from a carriage or hayride! For more information and to make reservations, visit Starrycarriagerides.com.
When is Starry Nights?
Starry Nights at Shelby Farms takes place from Nov. 22 to Dec. 28, 2018. From Sunday to Thursday, the park is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. From Friday through Sunday, the event will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Gather up the whole family and experience holiday memories that’ll last a lifetime!
Where is it?
Starry Nights is located at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Our complete address is 6903 Great View Drive North, Memphis, TN 38134.
Ticket information
Tickets for Starry Nights can be purchased as you enter the event, or they can be purchased online. If you decide to pre-purchase your ticket, you’ll save time by entering through our second entrance! For your convenience, tickets can also be purchased at the Lake’s Edge Gift Shop.
With so much to do and see in the great city of Memphis, the possibilities are endless! From numerous holiday events and festivals to sporting events and other fun-filled activities for the whole family, Memphis is the place to be! For more information about this event or any other event in the area, visit the City of Memphis website today!
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]]>If you’re looking to avoid rainy or chilly weather in Memphis, you might opt to stay home with a cup of hot chocolate and a movie or two—but that’s not your only option. After all, sometimes it can be fun to take advantage of the situation and brave the wet and misty weather.
Next time you find yourself at a loose end on a cold day, here are some fun things to do in Memphis that will turn your frown upside down:
- Take a tour of Graceland: Calling all fans of The King! In inclement weather, you might want to give the Meditation Garden a miss, but the mansion tour and the indoor Elvis Presley Automobile Museum are both ideal choices.
- Indulge in some retail therapy: Bundle up and head on over to the Downtown/South Main area—there’s no better place to give your credit card a workout! You’ll find everything from stylish designer labels to unique souvenirs at the wide array of neighborhood boutiques and specialty stores.
- Go antiquing: Memphis’ own South Front Antiques is one of the oldest architectural antique dealers in Tennessee, boasting an inventory of thousands. Whether you’ve been meaning to drop by for a while or hadn’t heard of this local gem until now, a cold day is a great excuse to go antiquing!
- Drop by the library: In addition to browsing the new books and playing on the computers, why not participate in an event or two while you’re at the Memphis Public Library? Click here for a complete calendar of events.
- Have some out-of-this-world fun at the planetarium: The Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium’s exhibits range from archeology to chemistry, so whatever you’re into, you’re bound to find something interesting. Experience science and technology on the big screen in the CTI 3D Giant Theater, travel into outer space at the AutoZone Dome and more!
Even when it’s chilly or rainy, you’ll find plenty to do in Memphis. So, what are you waiting for? Layer up, grab an umbrella and get out there!
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]]>For those of you who have never used a bike-sharing network before, here’s what to know about Explore Bike Share before taking your first cycling trip.
What is bike sharing?
A bike-sharing program is a service that involves bikes being stored in transit hubs across a city and made available to rent through the use of an app. Such programs give users the freedom associated with having a bike without the hassle of managing the upkeep. Although bike-sharing was conceived in Amsterdam in 1965, with free-use white bicycles left unchained throughout the city, it wasn’t until 1995 that bikes were made available to rent through a coin-operated payment system. Similar programs soon followed suit and the practice has grown exponentially, with many bike-sharing programs owning over a thousand bikes per city.
About Explore Bike Share
Explore Bike Share is a bike-sharing network that has recently come to Memphis, setting up shop so Memphians from all walks of life can enjoy a little cycling to break up their daily routine. Whether you’re a fitness junkie, a tourist, a commuter or anyone else interested in using a bike to get around, Explore Bike Share is waiting for you.
The Explore Bike Share system is broken down into four easy steps on the company’s website:
- Pay: Users can pay through the Explore Bike Share app on their phones, which makes the transaction quick and easy.
- Pick up: Users can pick up their bicycles at any of Memphis’ 60 bicycle hubs.
- Pedal: Enjoy your time on the bike! If you’re looking to explore, visit memphistravel.com to find the best Memphis attractions.
- Put up: Just bring the bike back to any designated bike station and continue with your day.
Anyone interested in making use of the Explore Bike Share network can rent a bike per use or on a weekly, monthly or yearly basis.
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Improve your quality of life with bike sharing
The benefits of cycling are well documented and include improvements to both physical and mental health. Indeed, people who bicycle regularly often notice mood boosts from exercise and exposure to sunlight while also experiencing improved lung function, reduced heart disease and cancer risk, increased muscle growth and weight loss. What’s more, regular cycling is said to improve navigational skills, spatial awareness and brain power.
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- Learn more about Explore Bike Share
- An interactive history of bike-sharing
- The health benefits of cycling
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]]>From watching live music to a Hawaiian-themed happy hour, there’s plenty to do in these parts as the weather gets warmer. Here are some things to do in Memphis this summer that will keep you busy and entertained.
Attend the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival
Historically, warm weather brings out the best of our city’s talent, and 2018 is set to be no exception. This year, the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival will be attended by more than 30,000 people eager to enjoy two days and five stages of the most exciting music in town.
That said, the festival isn’t solely about music—in fact, you can immerse yourself in Memphis arts, crafts, exciting storytelling and more. Mark your calendar for the first weekend in September.
Enjoy happy hour at Tsunami
For most Memphians school lets out for the summer, but work does not. But you can still kick back with friends after a long day at the office! Did you know local hot spot Tsunami is undergoing extensive renovations ahead of a new and exciting Hawaiian-themed happy hour that reflects the spirit of resting after work? Called Pau Hana Time, this seasonal event will run from June to November. Feel free to visit Tsunami for tasty bites after work and a range of refreshing drinks at reduced prices.
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]]>- Celebrate local urban artists at the second annual Artsy Awards, taking place Friday, June 22, through Sunday, June 24.
- Fuse your appreciation for Japanese art and Memphis culture by dropping by the Cook Convention Center for Anime Blues Con during the last weekend of June.
- Reconnect with nature while enjoying the fare from your favorite food trucks at one of the Memphis Botanic Garden’s Food Truck Garden Parties.
- Revel in your shared love of one of our city’s most famous residents by attending Elvis Week 2018. This August’s event will be packed with impersonators, musicians and, of course, many of The King’s biggest fans.
- Crack up with Jerry Seinfeld when the legendary comedian swings into town on Friday, June 29.
- Whet your appetite at Whet Thursdays, a free, after-hours, open-to-the-public event that takes place at the Metal Museum on the first Thursday of the month from April through October.
- Switch up your workout routine and get ready for swimsuit season at iLoveKickboxing.
- Support the Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park all summer long. Be sure to take advantage of $2 beers on Thirsty Thursdays, and don’t forget to check out the list of similar promotions!
- Attend the inaugural Butcher Board Festival in July, which is set to feature the best meats, pickled foods, fruits, sweets and cheeses from around these parts.
- Experience arts, crafts and music from around the country at the Cooper-Young Festival on Saturday, Sept. 15. Billed as “Memphis’ most anticipated outdoor celebration,” the festival is in its 31st year and going strong.
- Take in new and old classics at the Orpheum’s summer film festival.
- Get your golf on at one of eight disc golf courses located in Memphis.
- Head out to the Christian Brothers High School soccer field to watch the Memphis City Football Club in action.
- Jam to some live music with the Memphis skyline as your backdrop via the Peabody Rooftop Party concert series.
- Break out your lederhosen for Germantown Oktoberfest at the Germantown Civic Center.
- Winter is coming… in July? Get down to Westeros (a.k.a. the Rec Room) to watch the return of “Game of Thrones.”
- Beat the heat with some paleta at La Michoacana.
- Learn about the Lower Mississippi River—or just cool off at the scale model of Big Muddy—when you visit Mud Island River Park.
- BYOB and tour downtown or midtown with 16 of your closest friends aboard a River City Pedalers party bike.
- Cool off with a Memphis original at Jerry’s Sno Cones
- If you’re a music aficionado, you must tour Sun Studio, which has been referred to as the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll due to its connections with many of the genre’s most legendary musicians.
- The Delta Fair & Music Festival is happening from August 31 to September 9, and it’s not to be missed! Enjoy carnival rides, culinary exhibits, livestock judging and a range of other exciting, educational and interactive things to see and do.
- The 29th Annual International Goat Days Festival has been a Millington, Tennessee, tradition for the last 29 years and this year’s event takes place Sept. 7 to Sept. 8. Enjoy live music, incredible food, fun games and rides, an antique tractor show, and goats galore.
- The Zoo Rendezvous on Sept.8 is the Memphis zoo’s largest fundraiser of the year. Drop by to enjoy entertainment on four stages while you contribute to a good cause.
- Take a self-guided tour of the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum which is packed with over 300 minutes of information and features more than 100 songs.
- Drop by the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid to experience one of the craziest places you will visit while in Memphis. The shop is inside a giant pyramid that also houses what feels like an adult playground, complete with an aquarium, bowling alley and the five star Big Cypress Lodge resort.
- The Crystal Shrine Grotto located at Memorial Park Cemetery, is a manmade cave filled with quartz crystals and unique religious sculptures. Created by a Mexican artist over the course of 50 years, this magnificent attraction boasts free admission.
- Take a walk down Beale Street. While it might look like any other tourist destination, there is more to it. Eat a juicy burger cooked in 100 year old grease at Dyer’s and enjoy a world-class concert at the New Daisy Theater among other fun things.
- If you have kids, be sure to drop by the Peabody Hotel in Downtown Memphis to watch the famous Peabody Ducks go to and from the hotel fountain in a grand procession complete with a red carpet and paparazzi.
- Do you love nature? If the answer is yes, take a trip to Lichterman Nature Center and enjoy 65 acres of forest, lake and meadow.
With numerous Memphis events happening all year round, the list above highlighted just a few things to do in Memphis during your visit.
No matter what you’re into, there’s plenty to see and do in Memphis. Take your pick from the options listed above or chart your own course of adventure through the Bluff City.
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