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Category: Local History - Memphis Attractions & Activities
Address: 140 Adams Ave, between 2nd and 3rd Sts, Memphis, TN 38103
So impressive that it's served as the setting for a number of Hollywood legal dramas, this substantial courthouse is a grand example of Neoclassical Revival architecture. Its exterior is Tennessee blue limestone; its interior is rich with marble, mahogany, brass, and gracious furnishings. Outside, six enormous marble...
Category: Local History - Memphis Attractions & Activities
Address: 680 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38105
This French Victorian structure is one of the beautifully restored homes that make up the historic Victorian Village. The architecture is grand in scale and ornate in detail. In addition to a great collection of period furnishings, tours of the home showcase antique clothing, decorative arts and textiles. The gift...
Category: Memphis Attractions & Activities
Address: Poplar Ave and Tucker St, Memphis, TN 38104
This open concourse hosts a variety of big-name attractions such as the Memphis Zoo, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Memphis College of Art. In addition, it offers sports opportunities that include trails, a small golf course, a soccer field and tennis courts.
Slavehaven / Burkle Estate Museum
Category: Local History - Memphis Attractions & Activities
Address: 826 N 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38126
In the pre-Civil War days in Memphis, a German immigrant named Jacob Burkle decided he would help slaves who were seeking freedom, and he allowed his home to become a stop on the Underground Railroad. The home is now a heart-wrenching reminder of the horrors of slavery, complete with rare photos, shackles and maps...
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Address: 4145 Southern Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
Audubon Park offers residents and visitors a chance to enjoy some "green." The park features a variety of recreational facilities, including tennis courts, a playground, a soccer field, picnic tables, a golf course and jogging trails. Park grounds also encompass W.C. Paul Arboretum and the Memphis Botanic Gardens.
Category: Local History - Memphis Attractions & Activities
Address: 280 Hernando St, Memphis, TN 38126
This company focuses on historical and cultural tours of Memphis, inviting attendees to learn about the area's musical history, its civil rights background, the Underground Railroad, and more. Tours must be scheduled in advance, and ticket prices are approximately $25 depending on the scope of the excursion.
Art Museum of the University of Memphis
Category: Museums - Memphis Attractions & Activities
Address: 3750 Norriswood St, CFA Bldg, Memphis, TN 38152
The name "Memphis" belongs not only to a Tennessee city but to Egypt's ancient capital. In tribute, a unique display of Egyptian art is exhibited at this museum. Among the unusual offerings are a loaf of bread made between 2134 and 1786 BC and a 2200-year-old mummy. Visitors can also view a collection of West African...
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Address: 210 Washington Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
The oldest Lutheran church in Memphis, this is also one of the oldest in the state of Tennessee. Dedicated in 1855, the church was known for decades as "The German Church" because so many of the German immigrants in the area attended services here. The vivid stained glass windows imported from Dresden, Germany, still...
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Address: 393 N Main, Memphis, TN 38103-1527
Want to take a trip through downtown and the historic district old-school style? Then climb into one of the horse-drawn carriages that traverse the city. Carriages can hold up to six people. Call ahead for specific pick-up places and schedules, or hail a carriage at the Peabody Hotel.
Category: Local History - Memphis Attractions & Activities
Address: 547 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38105
For a memorable jaunt around town, try hopping aboard one of the antique trolleys that service a number of downtown attractions, including Beale Street, the Orpheum Theatre, and the National Civil Rights Museum. Numerous stops along both the Main Street route and the Riverfront loop ensure that visitors have...
