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 Beautiful architecture and garden |
322 North Lauderdale Street (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) Memphis, TN 38105 United States +1 901 495 3661 / +1 901 495 2111 |
The survival rate for victims of childhood leukemia has risen dramatically over the past few decades, due largely to the research conducted at St. Jude Hospital. Entertainer Danny Thomas, the driving force behind St. Jude, is buried here in honor of his work. The star-shaped pavilion "symbolizes the far-reaching scope of the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities and the work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital." Self-guided tours reveal the stunning architecture of the pavilion, memorabilia from Danny Thomas' career, and the lovely Danny Thomas Memorial Garden. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Yoga classes and discussion groups |
3534 Forrest Memphis, TN 38122 United States +1 901 681 0009 http://www.easternsunyoga.com |
Want to improve your flexibility and enhance your awareness and concentration? Hatha yoga may be for you. Classes of varying skill levels run 6-8 weeks at a cost of $60 to $80. Call to ask about dropping in on a class or to schedule a private lesson. Attire is bare feet and visible knees. Yoga philosophy discussion groups meet monthly and all are welcome to delve into subjects such as feelings and passion on the spiritual journey. One to three day workshops are held periodically and a Buddhist meditation group meets each Wednesday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The local zoo |
2000 Galloway Overton Park Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 276 9453 http://www.memphiszoo.org |
The 2,800 animals of over 400 species here are cared for in environments as close to their native habitats as possible. From African veldt to Asian temple ruins, Peruvian rain forests or Jamaican caverns, the animals roam free. Young children will enjoy the "Once Upon a Farm" exhibit and the amusement rides. The apes and monkeys in Primate Canyon will amuse the whole family. Do not miss the lions and tigers in Cat Country. Trams make getting around the park easy; wheelchairs and strollers can be rented. Admission: USD13 adults; USD12 seniors 60 and older; USD8 children (2-11). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic stop on Underground Railroad |
826 North Second Street (Burkle Estate/between Chelsea and Bickford) Memphis, TN 38126 United States +1 901 527 3427 |
This tiny house stands as a reminder of both a dark period in American history and the efforts of many to remedy the wrongs of slavery. A merchant named Jacob Burkle, who ran a stockyard before the American Civil War, provided a haven for many runaway slaves on their journey through the "Underground Railroad." Here you can see where they waited for the instructions that helped them find their way across the Mississippi River to freedom. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothic-style cathedral |
672-92 Poplar Avenue (Between Alabama and Hamlin) Memphis, TN 38105 United States +1 901 527 3361 |
Builders of churches in the U.S. in the 19th and early 20th centuries tended to borrow their designs from much older European constructions. Thus, this white stone cathedral, built in the late 1800s and early 1900s has the look of a 13th-century Gothic church from a town in Bavaria. W. Halsey Wood, the architect of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, designed it. Look for the altar dedicated to the nurses who died after contracting yellow fever from their patients during the epidemic of 1878. Many were treated here, in the previous St. Mary's building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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