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 Restored Victorian district |
Cooper Street and Young Street Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 276 7222 |
This district was one of the loveliest residential areas during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The houses, with their Victorian gingerbread trim, languished in disrepair during much of the 20th century, but in the 1970s the area started a comeback.The restored houses are worth a drive through the neighborhood on their own, but the area has also become a hip entertainment spot, with restaurants, nightclubs and antique stores. One weekend each fall, the neighborhood holds the Cooper-Young Festival, with crafts, music and food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest home in Memphis |
9336 Davies Plantation Road (off Stage Road) Memphis, TN 38133 United States +1 901 386 0715 http://www.daviesmanorplantati... |
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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Impressionist art and gardens |
4339 Park Ave (at Cherry) Memphis, TN 38117 United States +1 901 761 5250 / +1 901 761 2409 http://www.dixon.org/ |
The Dixons were a childless couple who collected art, both fine and decorative, and left it all to the city when they died. The permanent collection ranges from mediocre to good. The traveling exhibits, however, are often spectacular, and have included Faberge eggs, glassworks by Seattle artist Dale Chihuly and an explosion of color from Raoul Dufy. The 17-acre garden is usually open for strolling, except during outdoor concerts, picnics or theater productions. The museum shop often has items from Memphis' Great Wonders exhibits. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 seniors 60 and older, and free for students and children 11 or younger. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Historic post-Civil War church |
379 Beale Street (between Danny Thomas and South Fourth Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 522 9073 |
The historic First Baptist Beale Street Church, located at the end of the entertainment district, merits the "historic" tag for a number of reasons. For one thing, it was the first and largest Negro Missionary Church, built just after the Civil War. In the 1890s, Ida B. Wells used the basement of the church to publish the Free Speech and Headlights newspaper, one of the first newspapers written specifically for an African-American audience. The church is included in the Heritage Tour of Historic Churches. Call +1 901 527 3427 for information or call the church office recording and leave a message for a private tour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The house that Elvis built |
3754 Elvis Presley Boulevard (South of Winchester) Memphis, TN 38116 United States +1 901 322 3322/ +1 800 238 2000 http://www.elvis-presley.com |
This is it—the second most visited house in the United States—preserved exactly as when Elvis Presley lived here, complete with the Jungle Room and shag carpeting. Elvis' grave is also here and can be viewed free from 6a-7:30a. Additionally, you can tour the auto museum, see the Lisa Marie and Jetstar airplanes, and view the Sincerely Elvis exhibit. On August 16, the anniversary of Elvis' death, a candlelight vigil draws fans worldwide. Mansion tour: USD22 adults, USD19.80 seniors over 62, USD7 children 7-12; free for children under 6. Varying prices for the other attractions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The home of Rock 'n Roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis |
1595 Malone Road Memphis, MS 38651 United States +1 662 429 1290 http://www.jerryleelewis.com/r... |
Memphis is the home to many music legends. In the 1950s Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash rose to fame along with "the Killer," Jerry Lee Lewis. Lewis still resides in Nesbit, Mississippi, just south of Memphis, and his home/ranch is open to the public and his many fans. See the many gold records he has earned, his pianos, along with his collection of classic automobiles, and do not miss the piano-shaped pool. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic bed and breakfast |
217 North Waldran Boulevard (North of Poplar) Memphis, TN 38105 United States +1 901 527 7174 |
This quaint bed and breakfast is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of Memphis' Victorian Village. Built in 1901 and renovated in 1983, this house sits on a beautiful one acre lot, providing a pleasant and cozy atmosphere to those spending a few days or a few weeks. Each room has a queen-size bed and a private bath/shower. A crib is available upon request. Reservations are required for a minimum two-night stay. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lush Victoriana |
652 Adams Avenue (at 3rd) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 523 1484 |
Part of Victorian Village, this 25-room Italianate house from the 1850s has been lovingly restored and furnished with authentic pieces. The dark, heavy furniture and velvet curtains were popular in the period, but perhaps inappropriate for the climate. While you are here, be sure to see the nearby Magevney House and Woodruff-Fontaine House, and imagine what Memphis was like in the 1800s—before cars, computers or air conditioning. Admission is USD5 for adults, USD4 for seniors 62 and older and for children ages five through college age. Children four and younger get in free. Tours take place every half hour; the last tour is at 3:30p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The house that Piggly Wiggly built |
3050 Central Ave (between Goodwyn and Greer) Memphis, TN 38111 United States +1 901 320 6320 http://www.memphismuseums.org/... |
This museum is housed in the Georgian marble home built in the 1920s by Clarence Sanders, founder of the Piggly Wiggly grocery store chain. Sanders never got to live here, and the city transformed the site into a complex of attractions, including the Sharpe Planetarium and an IMAX theater. The Pink Palace's exhibits cover topics ranging from dinosaurs to the Civil War, and from the early Spanish explorers to the evolution of medical research in Memphis. Admission: USD8.25 adults, USD7.75 seniors, USD5.75 children (3-12). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pre-Civil War church |
155 Market Avenue (Between North Third and North Second) Memphis, TN 38105 United States +1 901 522 9420 |
Considering how small the population of Memphis was in the 1860s, before the Civil War, there are a remarkable number of existing churches that date from the time. Memphis was not ravaged by the war, as were many other southern towns. So the charming St. Mary's, with its Gothic tower, survived to be completed shortly after the war. The interior of the church, built by German immigrants, features statues, stained glass, an elaborately carved altar and a lovely side chapel and garden. Weekday visitors should knock at the church office door for admittance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nineteenth century Gothic revival |
190 Adams Avenue (Between North Fourth Street and North Third Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 527 8282 |
This beautiful 19th century Gothic church was designed by architect Patrick C. Keely. One of his more famous Gothic Revival churches is the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in New York. His other churches can be seen in cities such as Philadelphia and Charleston, South Carolina. His designs are inspired by 13th-century Gothic design using such elements as martello towers, crenelations and pinnacles. Be careful if you park on busy Third Street, the traffic moves fast and the drivers are known for not watching for car doors opening. Ring the church office doorbell for admittance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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19th century mansions |
680 Adams Avenue (Between East Parkway and North Manassas St) Memphis, TN 38105 United States +1 901 526 4464 |
Stroll down the shady streets and imagine that you are a wealthy nineteenth century Memphian. Seventeen marvelous Victorian homes in this charming neighborhood were restored and preserved in the 1970s. Some of the most significant buildings in this area are the Mallory-Neely House, the Lowenstein-Long House, and the Woodruff-Fontaine House. Victorian-themed events and concerts are held here throughout the year as well as a Christmas exhibit. There is metered parking on the street, an easy walk to the homes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Victorian decorative arts |
680 Adams Avenue (at 2nd) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 526 1469 |
This 1870s house is part of Victorian Village, where the few homes in Memphis dating from the 1800s have been preserved and restored. In addition to the furniture and decorative arts displayed inside, the house also has an exhibit of clothing from the Victorian era. Look at the cinched waists and layers of velvet and wonder how the Victorian ladies survived the hot Memphis summers.Tours are held every half hour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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