Things To Do In Memphis (Jackson, Bartlett: hotel, home, amphitheatre)

[kenrus]

I have read a lot about a lack of things to do in Memphis.

Here is my list:

Parks:
Shelby Farms - 4500 acre park providing paved walking paths, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, plenty of picnic areas, kite flying, etc...

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park - 13,467 acre park along the Mississippi river providing miles of hiking, bird watching (hundreds of species) and whatever else you can do in a huge state park.

Audobon Park - I don't know how big this park is but it contains the 96 acre Memphis Botanic Gardens. (http://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com/)

Overton Park - Large park in the center of the city - contains the Memphis ZOO, Memphis College of Art and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

Museums, theatres and galleries:

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art - located in Overton Park (above) (http://www.brooksmuseum.org/)

Dixon Galleries and Gardens - (http://www.dixon.org/)

Mud Island - Mississippi river park and museum (http://www.mudisland.com/)
Also contains a 5,000 seat amphitheatre with views of downtown memphis.

Chucalissa Museum and Archaeological site - http://chucalissa.memphis.edu/
Native American History in the Memphis Area

National Civil Rights Museum - http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/

Children's Museum of Memphis - http://www.cmom.com/

Pink Palace Museum - http://www.memphismuseums.org/
Contains an IMAX Theatre and Planetarium

South Main Historic District - http://www.southmainmemphis.org/
Art Galleries, restaurants and ecletic stores.

Playhouse on the Square - http://www.playhouseonthesquare.org/

Theatre Memphis - http://www.theatrememphis.org/

Ballet Memphis - http://www.balletmemphis.org/

Opera Memphis - http://www.operamemphis.org/ (50 years)

Memphis Symphony Orchestra - http://www.memphissymphony.org/

Germantown Performing Arts Center - http://www.gpacweb.com/

SPORTS

NBA Grizzlies - (http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/)

Memphis Redbirds (minor league baseball) - http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/a...x.jsp?sid=t235

Memphis Motorsports Park - http://www.memphismotorsports.com/

FedEx St Jude Golf Classic - http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r025

MORE STUFF...

Lichterman Nature Center - http://www.memphismuseums.org/nature.htm (broken link)
Urban Nature Center

Memphis ZOO - mentioned above also (http://www.memphiszoo.org/)

Beale Street - live music, clubs, tourist shops (http://www.bealestreet.com/home.html)

Peabody Hotel

Memphis River Queen - http://www.memphisriverboats.net/

FOR THE KIDS and ADULTS:
- Tons of recreation and competitive sports leagues (soccer, baseball, basketball, etc...) offered by churches, schools, the YMCA and civc organizations.

- Millington Barnstormers RC Club - Field for Remote control airplanes. http://www.mbsrcc.com/ (broken link)

Events:

- Germantown Charity Horse Show - http://www.gchs.org/

- Memphis Italian Festival - http://www.memphisitalianfestival.com/

- Memphis in May - http://www.memphisinmay.org/

- Memphis in May triathlon - http://www.mimtri.racesonline.com/

- Memphis in May music fest - http://www.thebealestreetmusicfestival.com/

- Pink Palace Crafts Fair - http://www.artsandcraftsfestival.org/

- Mid South Fair - http://www.midsouthfair.com/

- Vesta Home Show - http://www.tenneseebuild.com/bf/mem/index.jsp

- Mid-South Air Show - http://www.msairshow.com/



I have lived in Memphis all my life (37 years). This is what I came up with in just 30 minutes. I am sure that there are tons of more stuff that could be listed.

Memphis...It certainly isn't perfect, but it ain't all that bad either.

[kenrus]

& More...

AgriCenter International - show place arena and other events - It claims to be "THE WORLD'S LARGEST URBAN FARM AND RESEARCH TEST FACILITY"

http://www.agricenter.org/AIevents.html (broken link)

- National Ornamental Metal Museum - http://www.metalmuseum.org/

- Gibson Showcase - http://www.gibsonshowcase.com/bealestreet/

-Lakes within a few hours driving (skiing, fishing, etc...)

Sardis - http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Lakes/...ge=mainContent

Arkabutla Lake - http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Lakes/...ge=mainContent

[kenrus]

As I think of them, I will add more...

Fire Museum of Memphis - http://www.firemuseum.com/

Main Street Trolley

Memphis Rock and Soul Museum - http://www.memphisrocknsoul.org/home.htm

Orpheum Theatre - http://www.orpheum-memphis.com/

Peabody Place Museum - http://www.belz.com/peabody/ (broken link)

Sun Studio - http://www.sunstudio.com

Graceland (ofcourse) - http://www.elvis.com

[kenrus]

Skydiving School - http://www.skydivememphis.com/

Center for Southern Folklore - http://www.southernfolklore.com/

Hands on Memphis - Community Service - Volunteer - http://www.handsonmemphis.org/

Family Fun - Putt Putt Golf and Games - Go - Carts - batting cages - driving range - http://www.puttputtmemphis.com/index.php?target=home

Underground Railroad museum - Slave Haven - http://www.tnvacation.com/vendors/sl...burkle_estate/

New Daisy Theatre on Beale Street - http://www.newdaisy.com/

[kenrus]

Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society http://www.memphisgeology.org/

AppleCore - Mac User Group - http://www.memphisapplecore.com/

Memphis Astronomical Society - http://www.memphisastro.org/

Biblical Resource Center - http://www.biblical-museum.org/

Home Beer Brewers - Bluff City Brewers and Connoisseurs Club - http://memphisbrews.com/

Memphis Bop Club - http://www.memphisbopclub.com/

Bartlett Community Theatre - http://www.bartlettcommunitytheatre.org/

Germantown Community Theatre - http://www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org/

sailboat racing, and sailing in general - http://www.deltasailingassociation.com/

[sugardaddy]

WILD BILLS SOCIAL CLUB
best thing in memphis next to st. jude
www.myspace.com/wildbills

[kenrus]

This coming Saturday - 9/16/2006

Cooper Young Festival - http://www.cooperyoungfestival.com/

From their website: The Cooper-Young Festival, hosted by the Cooper-Young Business Association (CYBA), is Memphis' most anticipated outdoor celebration. Held in Memphis' largest historic district, the Cooper-Young Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 16th, 2006 (rain date - Sunday, Sept. 17th).

In its ninteenth year, this event has grown tremendously and is one of Memphis' most highly attended Festivals. This year over 50,000 guests will enjoy an appealing mix of art, music and crafts presented by over 300 artisans from around the country. This Festival is a true celebration of the arts, people, culture and Memphis heritage.

[LdyApxr]

How about local riding roads for Sportbike riders? Are there good areas to go ride in? Thanks!

[kenrus]

Originally Posted by LdyApxr

How about local riding roads for Sportbike riders? Are there good areas to go ride in? Thanks!

Sorry, but I don't know the answer to that. It seems like the Sportbike riders that I see around just use the city streets.

[MrMeisterMan]

Give me a break, you must have lived no where else in the United States with all due respect....

I lived and worked as a professional in Memphis and still have interests in Germantown for over a decade...

While your list seems impressive, it pales to what other cities its similar size has to offer in my opinion and experience...plus a lot of the venues you mentioned are hardly worth seeing in the first place.....

"It ain't that bad" ???? well, I agree...but then again, it's what you're used to, isn't it ?....a native Atlantan would no doubt yawn....even a Tampa Bay resident would say no big deal..........but if you're from Helena or Jonesboro Arkansas, or say Dyersburg, TN, or Tupelo, MS, you might be impressed with what Memphis 'seems' to offer...

I've never been impressed...sorry....but you're correct, it could be worse...it could be like Jackson ,Mississippi, or Montgomery, Alabama....

Again, it depends on your experience in living, your standards, and WHERE ELSE you've lived before 'coming to Memphis'....if that is your only point of reference Memphis may seem like Hollywood....."but it ain't"