Fun Things to Do in Memphis

Famous for its blues, barbecue, history and hospitality, Memphis has always fascinated its visitors. But the River City's traditional allure is now part of a cosmopolitan atmosphere, where travelers choose between soul food and prime rib, cafes and casinos.

We can't begin to do justice here to what Memphis offers, but we've picked a few of the more famous attractions and provided links to further information. You and your clients can have a great time in Memphis and go home with your work accomplished. Here are a few suggestions.

Beale Street

Statues of W.C. Handy and Elvis Presley overlook the street where the blues was born, and that famous sound spills onto the sidewalks from more than a dozen great clubs, including Elvis Presley's, B.B. King's, the Hard Rock Cafe and Isaac Hayes'.
www.bealestreet.com

Tunica

About forty-five minutes from Memphis, Tunica, MS is the home of nine world-class casinos, featuring concerts with major musicians and other events.
www.tunicamiss.org

Gibson Guitar Factory

The Gibson Beale Street Showcase is the home of the Gibson Factory where world-class guitars are made. Take the Gibson guided tour with a knowledgeable "honest to goodness" musician, then visit The Lounge for innovative dining and great music, located just one block from the famous Beale Street entertainment district

The Peabody Hotel

The refined elegance to be enjoyed in the lobby of the south's grand hotel makes the perfect atmosphere for wine and cocktails.
www.peabodymemphis.com

Other Nightlife

There are plenty of places to go at night besides Beale Street and Tunica. Check below.
www.memphistravel.com/visitors.asp

Graceland

The The Meditation Garden, the private jet, the automobile museum and the mansion itself.
www.elvis.com/graceland/

The Smithsonian's Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

According to the Smithsonian Institution, "in the quest to identify the roots of America's music, all roads lead to Memphis."
www.memphisrocknsoul.org

The National Civil Rights Museum

Housed in the Lorraine Motel, the museum houses interpretive exhibits and audio-visual displays that bring to life the most significant moments of modern American history.
www.civilrightsmuseum.org

Soulsville: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music celebrates great Memphis soul music made famous by Otis Redding, Booker T. and the MGs, Isaac Hayes, the Bar-Kays, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire and others.
www.soulsvilleusa.com

Sun Studio

The studio that launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Rufus Thomas, Charlie Rich, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Howlin' Wolf, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others.
www.sunstudio.com

Things to do in the Cordova, TN area:

Health Clubs / National Fitness Centers
Within a 5 mile radius of Insights Research Center, you’ll find gyms and fitness centers such as Curves for Women, French Riviera Spa, and Six 50 Sportsplex.

Golf Courses
Cordova Club Golf Course, 7363 CryStal Lake Dr, Cordova, TN 38018, (901) 758-8188, semi-private, 18 hole, 6613 yds, Par 72,
CR-73.1, S-131
Galloway Golf Course, 3815 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38111, (901)685-7805, public, 18 hole, 5842 yds, Par 71, CR-67.4, S-109
Stonebridge Golf Course, 3189 South Davies Plantation Road, Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 382-1250

Cordova Cellars
9050 Macon, (901) 754-3442 (Tues-Sat from 10am-5pm and Sun from 1pm-5pm)
You can take guided tours through the wine-making process, participate in wine tastings, increase your connoisseurship with a lecture or listen to a live concert in the spring. The shop sells the local wine as well as various paraphernalia, including unique corkscrews, wine coolers and snacks to accompany your bottle of Chardonnay. Admission is free.

Shelby Farms
7161 Mullins Station, (901) 382-0235
Largest park of its kind in an urban setting, the park offers picnic tables, horseback riding, a shooting range, a 2 mile walking path around lake, sailing, nature trails and a home to a variety of wildlife, including free-roaming bison.

Shopping - Wolfchase Galleria Area
2760 N. Germantown Pkwy. (at the intersection of Germantown Parkway and I-40)
Memphis has many unique shopping experiences. From antiques to shopping malls, there is something for you. Located just 7 miles North of our facility is the city’s newest and most exciting shopping areas, and also home to The Wolfchase Galleria, a 120 store mall including GoldSmith-Macy’s, Dillard’s, Abercrombie and Fitch, Ann Taylor, J C Penney, Talbot’s, guess, Pottery Barn, bebe, Gap, and Banana Republic.

The Paintball Park
9640 E. Davies Plantation Road, (901)-372-3383
Bring your own, or rent everything you need at the clubhouse and pro-shop. The park has six themed playing areas and $11 gets you in for the whole day. Participants must be 10 years old or older. If you are on your own, staff will team you up in open groups, based on skill level and experience. Capture your opponent's flag and defend your own in the jungle, village, or Wild West playing fields. Long pants and long sleeves are recommended, as well as goggles, to protect you from paint splats.

Davies Manor Plantation
9336 Davies Plantation Road, (901)-386-0715
The oldest home in Shelby Country, this plantation has been preserved as it was in 1807, when the first European settlers made their way across the Mississippi to head west. Take the family to see what life was like in the days before indoor plumbing, separate bedrooms, electricity and telephones. The home is located in an upscale neighborhood near the Wolfchase Galleria Mall in Cordova. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for students; group tours are also available.