APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
MISTER HATS, 113 S. Highland at Poplar, 901-452-2099, or www.mrhats.com, - Map C-8. Most complete hat shop in the Mid-South, has such brands as Bailey, Borsalino, Dobbs, Kangol, Stetson, Tilley. Also a selection of neckties & cuff links. Open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; all major credit cards.
INSPIRATION ART GALLERY, Wolfchase Galleria, 2760 N. Germantown Pkwy, #112, 901-257-1212 - Map A-10; www.InspirationArtGallery.com, www.ThomasKinkadeMemphis.com. Specializing in limited edition canvas lithographs of works by Thomas Kinkade & many more. Also a wide variety of gifts & collectibles. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Open Sun. by appointment only. Major credit cards accepted.
DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS, 4339 Park Avenue Memphis, TN 38117, Office: (901)761-5250, http://www.dixon.org, Founded in 1976 by Hugo and Margaret Dixon, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens is a fine art museum and public garden distinguished by its diverse and innovative programs in the arts and horticulture. The Dixon features a permanent collection of over 2,000 objects, including French and American Impressionist paintings and significant holdings of German and English porcelain. The museum organizes and presents eight to ten exhibitions every year, the diversity of which appeals to visitors of all ages. The Dixon’s seventeen acre campus is highly regarded public garden that includes formal spaces, woodland tracts, and cutting gardens. The Dixon is accredited by the American Association Museums and is a member of the American Public Gardens Association and Botanical Gardens Conservation International. Hours: Monday - Closed, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm, Third Thursdays - Open until 8pm
BROOKS MUSEUM, 1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, (901)544-6200, http://www.brooksmuseum.org, The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art enriches the lives of our diverse community through the Museum's expanding collection, varied exhibitions, and dynamic programs that reflect the art of world cultures from antiquity to the present. Monday - Closed, Tuesday - Closed, Wednesday 10am - 8pm, Thursday 10am - 4pm, Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm
BELZ MUSEUM OF ASIAN & JUDAIC ART, 119 S. Main St., Pembroke Sq., concourse level, 901-523-ARTS, www.belzmuseum.org. The largest & most comprehensive collection of Asian art in the South, with more than 900 objects, ranging in date from 202 BC to the early 20th-century, including intricately carved Chinese jades, ivories, sculptures, paintings, ceramics, lacquer, textiles & funerary art. Also Judaica featuring some of Israel's most celebrated contemporary artists. Gift shop on site; facilty rental available. Open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Admission $6 adults; $5 seniors; $4 students. Group rates available.
ARTS & CRAFTS
CHECKERBERRY SHOPPE, 2247 S. Germantown Rd, 901-754-3601, Map D-10. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. In Old Germantown, a creative outlet with old-fashioned originality & hospitality, features commemorative pottery by Rowe, miniature houses (Germantown, Arlington, Collierville, Bartlett) & Germantown Buildings by Cat's Meow, Boyds Bears & Friends, & the Trail of the Painted Ponies. Also other gift items, www.facebook.com/checkerberryshoppe.
WOMAN'S EXCHANGE TEA ROOM & GIFT SHOP, 88 Racine, 901-327-5681, www.womans-exchange.com, Map C-7. Delicious, home-cooked luncheons, menu changed daily, beverage & dessert included, no tipping. Served 11 :30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Also unique gift shop with fine crafts, beautiful handmade children's clothes, toys, linens & unusual gifts. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
CASINOS
HOLLYWOOD CASINO GIFT SHOP, 1150 Casino Strip Blvd., , Robinsonville, MS, 1-800-871-0711 - Map G-1. Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. www.hollywoodcasinotunica.com.
GOLF
GOLF & GAMES FAMILY PARK, 5484 Summer Ave., 901-386-2992, www.golfandgamesmemphis.com, Map A-10. Features 3 Putt-Putt golf courses, 100-plus video games, 100 tee lighted golf range, Go-kart Supertrak & Funtrak, bumper boats, batting cages, Funland for todllers, private picnic area & birthday parties, Route 66 Bowling Game, Max Flight "Virtual Rollercoaster" & multi-level LaserTron "The Ultimate Laser Action Game". Individual, wristband or group rates available. Open year round with seasonal hours. Call for specific hours.
CHEROKEE VALLEY GOLF CLUB, 6635 Crumpler at Goodman Rd. & Hwy. 78, Olive Branch, MS, 901-525-4653, 662-893-4444, www.olivebranchgolf.com. Just minutes south of Memphis, 30 minutes from Tunica casinos, one of Mississippi's top 5 golf courses. Course features Bentgrass Greens, Zoysia Fairways, full practice facilities, pro shop, Player's Grill, golf instruction, meeting & banquet facilities. Tee times required on weekends; suggested at all times.
PLANTATION GOLF CLUB, 9425 Plantation Rd., off Germantown Ext./Riverdale, Olive Branch, MS, 901-525-2411, 662-895-3530, www.plantationgolfer.com. Just minutes south of Memphis, 30 minutes from Tunica casinos, one of Mississippi's top 5 golf courses features Zoysia Fairways, Bentgrass Greens, full practice facilities, pro shop, Player's Grill, golf instruction, meeting & banquet facilities. Tee times required on weekends; suggested at all times.
GRACELAND GIFT SHOPS
At Graceland Plaza & Graceland Crossing on Elvis Presley Blvd. across from Graceland Mansion. www.shopelvis.com.
GOOD ROCKIN' TONIGHT, Elvis CD's, DVD's, videotapes, books & more. Exclusive Elvis releases from Follow That Dream label, only available at Graceland or www.shopelvis.com.
ELVIS THREADS, Wide selection of Elvis-themed apparel, including t-shirts, jackets, hats & accessories.
GALLERY ELVIS, Upscale art pieces & collectibles.
ELVIS KIDS, Special gifts for the youngest Elvis fans.
HEARTBREAK HOTEL GIFT SHOP, Heartbreak Hotel lobby, open til 10 p.m. daily & offering Heartbreak Hotel merchandise, mugs, post cards, glassware & collectibles.
INTERNET PROVIDERS
GUESTVELOCITY BY WORLDSPICE TECHNOLOGIES, 901-843-9300, 866-466-7733, GuestVelocity.com. High-speed, wireless Internet access for hotel guests, 50 times faster than dial-up, offering access to e-mail, VPN (Virtual Private Networks), home networks, Instant Messaging and the Internet. Compatible with laptops with either standard Wi-Fi (802.11) wireless capability, or standard hardwired Ethernet port. Tech support for guests is available 24/7.
MEMPHIS MUSIC MUSEUMS
STAX MUSEUM OF AMERICAN SOUL MUSIC, 926 E. McLemore Ave, 901-942-SOUL (7685), www.staxmuseum.com., Map D-4. Less than 3 miles from Beale St., the neighborhood studio that gave us Isaac Hayes, Booker T & the MGs, Otis Redding, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Sam & Dave, the Staple Singers, the Mar-Keys & more, features more than 2,000 fun & fascinating exhibits. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.; closed Mon.; gift shop open during museum hours.
SUN STUDIO, 706 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38103, 800-441-6249, Take a tour and see where legends Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison and numerous others recorded some of their earliest hits! Open daily from 10 AM ’til 6 PM. Tours are given at the bottom half of every hour from 10:30 AM through 5:30 PM. https://www.sunstudio.com
MEMPHIS ROCK 'N' SOUL MUSEUM, 191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, http://www.memphisrocknsoul.org, 901-205-2533, The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition about the birth of rock and soul music, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world. The museum and gift shop are open daily, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $9 for youth age 5-17.
MEMPHIS MUSIC HALL OF FAME, 126 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103, (901) 205-2532, http://memphismusichalloffame.com, More than a century ago, music began pouring into Memphis, Tennessee. Musicians of all races and backgrounds came together and, for the love of music, created a sound that changed the cultural complexion of the world forever. America’s music exploded out of Memphis. Today, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame honors many of the greatest musicians of all time, who created this city’s musical legacy, and who shook our planet to the core! Open Sunday-Wednesday from 10AM - 7PM; Thursday-Saturday 10AM - 9PM
RECREATION
GOLF & GAMES FAMILY PARK, 5484 Summer Ave., 901-386-2992, www.golfandgamesmemphis.com, Map A-10. Features 3 Putt-Putt golf courses, 100-plus video games, 100 tee lighted golf range, Go-kart Supertrak & Funtrak, bumper boats, batting cages, Funland for todllers, private picnic area & birthday parties, Route 66 Bowling Game, Max Flight "Virtual Rollercoaster" & multi-level LaserTron "The Ultimate Laser Action Game". Individual, wristband or group rates available. Open year round with seasonal hours. Call for specific hours.
TUNICA RIVERPARK. 1 RiverPark Dr. off Fitzgeralds Blvd., Tunica Resorts, MS, 38664, 1-866-51RIVER (1-866-517-4837), www.tunicariverpark.com. In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, a one-of-a-kind interactive, interpretive center showcasing the legend, life and history of the Mississippi River. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 7 days a week; closed Christmas day. $5 adults, $4 children 12 & under and seniors 65 & older. Ecotrail is free. Call for group rates.
SHOPPING MALLS
TANGER OUTLETS. 5205 Airways, Southaven, MS, off I-55 at Church Rd., exit 287. 70 outlet stores owned and operated by the most popular brand name manufacturers. Open daily. 662-349-1701, www.tangeroutlet.com/southaven.
SHUTTLES, TROLLEYS
MAIN STREET TROLLEY & RIVERFRONT LOOP, Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA), 901-274-MATA, www.matatransit.com. Daily downtown service with stops at Central Station, Beale St., Civil Rights Museum, Mud Island, Peabody Place, Pyramid, Fire Museum, South Main Historic District & more. $1 each way; 50¢ 65+ & handicap; 4 & under free. Exact fare required.
TOURS
BACKBEAT TOURS. 2nd & Beale St. (Blues City Cafe), zip code 38103, 901-272-BEAT (2328), www. backbeattours.com. Relive the music of 1950s & 1960s Memphis with these one-of-a-kind music tours, complete with musician/tour guides who perform live (extra instruments are available: join in!) as you tour Memphis' musical heritage aboard a vintage 1950s-era bus. Tours include the Memphis Mojo Tour, an 80-minute swing through the best of musical Memphis, from blues to rock to soul; the Big Muddy Blues to Superfly Soul, a 3 hour in depth tour that includes admission to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music; and the Hound Dog Tour, 3 hours focused on Elvis.
DAVIES MANOR, 9336 Davies Plantation Rd., zip code 38133. Log & chink house, built 1807, early furnishings. Tours Tues.-Sat. 12-3:30 p.m. when last tour begins. Season runs Apr. 1-Dec. 15. $5 for Adults, $4 for Seniors, $3 for Students. Kids under 6, free. Prices subject to change. Handicap access first floor. Call 901-386-0715 or visit www.daviesmanorplantation.org.
About Davies Manor:
This historic property, located in Bartlett, includes the oldest log home in Shelby County open to the public, thirty-two acres of plantation land including woods, nature paths and numerous outbuildings. These outbuildings range from a tenant cabin to a commissary to a gristmill to an outhouse. There are also two other log cabins that were moved onto the property in 2006 which came from Libertyland theme park in Memphis. Additionally, the property contains several gardens, including a kitchen garden and a medicinal herb garden. Our current interpretive program primarily consists of docent-led tours of the log home and a self-guided walking tour of the grounds and outbuildings. It is uncertain exactly when or who built the original one room log cabin, which is now the parlor of the manor house. In 1851, the Davies brothers bought the acreage with the log manor house. Adjoining acreage was purchased in the following years and Davies Plantation eventually totaled approximately 2,000 acres.
VISIT HISTORIC HOLLY SPRINGS! 888-687-4765, www.visithollysprings.org, 45 miles south of Memphis, out Hwy. 78. The Antebellum Capitol of the Mid-South, offering daily home & garden tours, historic museums, art galleries, shopping on it's historic square, camping, world famous burgers at Phillip's Grocery and a one-of-a-kind shrine to Elvis that you can tour all day everyday: Graceland Too! Also home to Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, Fitch Farms Galena Plantation, Kirkwood National Golf Club & Cottages, Wall Doxey State Park, Chewalla Lake & National Forest, Rust College & Hillcrest Cemetery, the resting place of 13 Confederate generals & the first African-American senator.
GRACELAND, 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd., 38116, home of Elvis Presley, King of Rock & Roll! Enjoy an interactive iPad tour of Graceland Mansion plus an all-new Graceland Archives Experience. Tour options also include self-guided tours of Elvis Automobile Museum, Sincerely Elvis and more. Great Elvis shopping and on-site restaurants. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Mansion tours not available Tuesdays Dec.-Feb.Reservations suggested during summer. (901) 332-3322 or 1-800-238-2000, www.graceland.com.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
METRO CAB & ADVANTAGE CAB. 901-322-2222. Fast, friendly, professional service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The area's largest fleet features a professionally trained staff & safe, clean sedans & vans. Serving Collierville, Cordova, Germantown, Olive Branch, Millington, Southaven, West Memphis & Memphis. Quick access; local or long distance fares; fully insured. Visa, MasterCard & American Express accepted; corporate direct billing available.
YELLOW CAB. P.O. Box 400, Memphis, TN 38101, 901-577-7777 (call or text), www.yellowcabofmemphis.com, www.premierofmemphis.com. Transportation throughout the Memphis area, just a phone call away. Also chauffeured limousines and sedans, charter buses and vans, & package delivery. And: Ride the Roo, 5 p.m.- 2 a.m. Fri. & Sat. from Overton Square to Cooper Young District. www.ridetheroo.com.
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