Rachel’s guidebook
Food scene
they changed their name but still local
Ugly Mug
4610 Poplar AveLocal Coffee Shop
Sprouts Farmers Market
576 S Perkins RdBest fresh fruit and meat nearby
The Fresh Market
835 S White Station RdBest grab 'n go sushi
540 South Mendenhall Road. 38117. They have a hired security guard (not all Memphis Kroger's do).
Kroger
799 Truse Parkway540 South Mendenhall Road. 38117. They have a hired security guard (not all Memphis Kroger's do).
Venice Kitchen
368 Perkins ExtdDelicious pasta, salmon, and salads! Happy hour.
Central BBQ - Summer
4375 Summer AveMemphis Barbecue
Huey's Poplar
4872 Poplar AveBeer and burgers, loaded fries, etc
Breakfast and Brunch.
This restaurant was aired on the Food channel for being a local's favorite for delicious homemade food. They can get busy but are worth the wait.
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Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker AveBreakfast and Brunch.
This restaurant was aired on the Food channel for being a local's favorite for delicious homemade food. They can get busy but are worth the wait.
Best donuts in the city! Open 24/7 unless they run out of donuts.
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Gibson's Donuts
760 Mt Moriah RdBest donuts in the city! Open 24/7 unless they run out of donuts.
Downtown
The Rendezvous
52 S 2nd StWorld Famous BBQ
A massive wilderness-inspired Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
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Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
1 Bass Pro DrA massive wilderness-inspired Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StMartin Luther King, Jr.
Sun Studio
706 Union AveElvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded here
East Memphis
Dinstuhl's Fine Candies
436 S Grove Park RdFantastic local chocolate, factory made
Ricki's Cookie Corner & Bakery
5068 Park AvenueLocally made, delicious chocolate chip cookies ("chipsticks")
Elvis' house on 1034 Audubon Drive, 38111 (No inside tours available, but you may pose in front of it, free. Elvis lived here when he was only 21 years old.)
1034 Audubon Dr
1034 Audubon DriveElvis' house on 1034 Audubon Drive, 38111 (No inside tours available, but you may pose in front of it, free. Elvis lived here when he was only 21 years old.)
Family Friendly
Includes playground, walking path around lake, bike trails, and much more!
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Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Dr NIncludes playground, walking path around lake, bike trails, and much more!
One of the "top zoos in the country, " more than 4,500 animals, including Pandas. Beautiful landscapes - great for all ages.
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I-Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlOne of the "top zoos in the country, " more than 4,500 animals, including Pandas. Beautiful landscapes - great for all ages.
I-Museum yabantwana yaseMemphis
2525 Central AveChildren's museum
A beautiful outdoor spot to enjoy the seasons, flowers or exercise. They also have a dedicated area just for children. Membership needed or pay an entry fee.
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Ulwazi LweMemphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry RdA beautiful outdoor spot to enjoy the seasons, flowers or exercise. They also have a dedicated area just for children. Membership needed or pay an entry fee.
See the Mississippi River in miniature form. It is a unique, fun and educational view of the River from the Gulf all the way North. Great for adults or children; in the summer you can dip your feet in the interactive river.
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Mud Island River Walk
See the Mississippi River in miniature form. It is a unique, fun and educational view of the River from the Gulf all the way North. Great for adults or children; in the summer you can dip your feet in the interactive river.
You can cross the Mississippi River by foot or bicycle.
Big River Crossing is free and open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. When the weather is nice, it is a beautiful place to stroll as a couple, or let your kids run free.
Big River Crossing
Big River CrossingYou can cross the Mississippi River by foot or bicycle.
Big River Crossing is free and open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. When the weather is nice, it is a beautiful place to stroll as a couple, or let your kids run free.