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 Recreation and picnic area |
Park Avenue (At Goodlett) Memphis, TN 38117 United States http://www.whatshappeninginmem... |
Near the University of Memphis and the street to the Oak Court Mall , this park offers several recreational facilities, including a golf course, playground, tennis courts, soccer field and picnic areas. The jogging trails are popular with local residents, and several family groups and other organizations hold large picnics here every year.On many weekends, an additional attraction is the chance to watch a local "creative anachronism" group act out medieval battles, complete with costumes and realistic props. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Featured in The Firm |
(At Madison) Memphis, TN 38103 United States |
This historic park has existed at least since 1876, when the statue of Hebe was dedicated here. This small oasis in the middle of downtown office buildings also features a delightful gazebo and a bronze fountain. Court Square appeared in the movie The Firm as a backdrop for a meeting between Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman, and in real life serves as a relaxing spot for local office workers and visitors alike, who enjoy watching the restored antique cars of the Main Street Trolley go by. 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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Horticultural center with art exhibits |
Memphis Botanic Garden (750 Cherry Road) Memphis, TN 38117 United States +1 901 685 1566 http://www.memphisbotanicgarde... |
The Garden Center provides resources for local gardeners, as well as a showcase for art and horticultural exhibits. A permanent collection of Boehm porcelain is worth a visit in itself and you may find an iris show or herb plant sale going on as well. The staff in the well stocked library of books on plants and gardening can offer advice on everything from what plants do well in the hot Memphis summers to what the best flowers are for attracting hummingbirds to your garden. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Victorian tombstones, historic gravesites |
824 South Dudley Street (off I-240 at exit 29, Lamar/E.H.Crump Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 774 3212 |
This lovely 144-year-old, 80-acre cemetery is a wonderful place to go on a warm afternoon. Huge shade trees protect the most interesting collection of graves and gravestones in the city. Elaborate Victorian monuments pay homage to city founders such as Robert Church, the first black millionaire in Memphis, as well as Mayor E.H. "Boss" Crump, 19 generals from the Confederate Army and yellow fever victims felled by the mosquitoes that used to thrive on the river banks.Admission is free.Tours are self-guided. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wildlife in the city |
5992 Quince Road Memphis, TN 38119 United States +1 901 767 7322 http://www.memphismuseums.org/... |
Raccoons wander freely around this nature preserve and educational facility. The Lichterman family after whom the center is named willed their land to the city years ago, and portions of the block have since been developed into a shopping center, St. Francis Hospital and an apartment building. However, this 65-acre park still provides sanctuary for local wildlife. Children can see here how injured animals are treated and prepared for return to the wild. While the original Lichterman home that housed exhibits and administrative offices burned down a few years ago, most of the facility has been restored. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Prudence Katze |
 Photo: Prudence Katze |
 Photo: Shari Long |
 Photo: Shari Long |
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Outdoor recreation |
Bluff Road and North Watkins (off North Watkins) Memphis, TN 38117 United States +1 901 876 5215 http://www.state.tn.us/environ... |
If you get tired of the city lights, head 15 miles north to this 14,500-acre park. There's something here for everyone: jogging trails, a disc-golf course and an archery range for the athletic; nature trails and a nature center for those who want to learn about the local wildlife; and boat rentals on the lake for anyone who wants to get out on the water. Take brunch to the picnic grounds if you are spending the day, or rent a cabin for a longer stay. Admission is free, but there are various charges for boat and equipment rentals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Serene Japanese garden |
750 Cherry Road (Between Park Avenue and Southern) Memphis, TN 38117 United States +1 901 685 1566 http://www.memphisbotanicgarde... |
This collection of gardens covers over 96 acres in East Memphis. The lovely Japanese garden, with its bridges, ponds and goldfish is a favorite with visitors, who come for the candlelight evening tours in the summer. In the spring, the Ketchum Iris Garden glows with a myriad of colors, while the Municipal Rose Garden is at its best in May, June, and September. There is even a Sensory Garden that is designed to appeal to all five senses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Frank Peters |
 Photo: Frank Peters |
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 Photo: J. Kevin Long |
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 Photo: Sarah Karasik |
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Museum, zoo and golf course |
Poplar Avenue (West of East Parkway) Memphis, TN 38104 United States |
This is the home of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis College of Art, and the Overton Park Municipal Golf Course, but the park is a lovely place to visit for its own sake. There are trails for hiking and biking, tennis courts, a playground, picnic area, and huge, shady trees to relax under. The rainbow-painted amphitheater, once the location of concerts by Elvis Presley and ZZ Top, is now seldom used, but still a good place to sit and ponder the glories of music gone by. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Along the banks of the Mississippi |
Riverside Drive (at Beale Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States |
Tom Lee was an African-American living in Memphis who became a hero when he saved 32 people from a sinking steamboat in 1925. Even though he could not swim, he rowed a small boat into the strong currents of the Mississippi River to rescure the victims. The park, which stretches for a mile and half along the banks of the river, is dedicated to this hero and contains a monument to him. This is the site of several events throughout the year, including the Barbecue Contest, the Sunset Symphony concert at the end of May, and a Jazz Festival. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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