Memphis music tours style vintage 1950's music bus with Miss Clawdy. For more info go to http://www.backbeattours.com or contact 272-BEAT, 866-392-BEAT

Beale Street Entertainment District

Carriage Tours of Memphis

Courteous drivers take you on a romantic and fun horse-drawn carriage tour through historic Downtown. Call for pickup from any Downtown hotel or restaurant, or walk up to one of the carriages. http://www.carriagetoursofmemphis.com.

Cooper-Young Historic District

< Located in Midtown, it features antique shops, coffee houses, florists, galleries, specialty shops, and an array of restaurants and bars. 901-276-7222, http://www.cooperyoung.com.

FedExForum

Home to both the NBA Memphis Grizzlies and the U of M Tigers. It hosts a variety of events, concerts, and other types of entertainment. 191 Beale, 901.205.1234, 866.241.4416 http://www.fedexforum.com <

Graceland

Graceland Elvis Presley’s home in Memphis with tours all year. Experience the National Landmark with grace and style. 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd, 901-332-3322, 800-238-2000, ©EPE, http://www.tourgraceland.com.

IMAX

Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central, 901-320-6362, http://www.memphismuseums.org

Memphis Motorsports Park

NASCAR, NHRA, and 200-plus events on the racetrack Feb-Nov. Just 15 minutes from Downtown. 5500 Victory Lane, 901-358-RACE, 866-40-SPEED, http://www.memphismotorsportspark.com.

Memphis Riverboats Inc

Evening music cruises with dinner, holiday cruises, and private charters. Wheelchairs are accessible on most trips. Closed Jan-Feb except by appt. Foot of Monroe at Riverside Drive, 901-527-BOAT, 800-221-6197, http://www.memphisriverboats.net

Memphis Trolley

From the South Main Arts District to the Pinch District, along the picturesque riverfront, and from Downtown to the Medical Center along Madison Ave. Passengers may board at any of 34 accessible stations.  For persons with disabilities: 547 N. Main, 901-274-6282, http://www.matatransit.com

Memphis Zoo

Overton Park, 2000 Prentiss Place, 901-276-WILD, http://www.memphiszoo.org

Mississippi River Kings Hockey

The team plays 32 games Oct-Mar. Desoto Civic Center, I-55 and Church Rd, 662-342-1755, http://www.riverkings.com.

Mud Island River Park

Mississippi River Park runs along the 1/2-mile scale model of the Lower Mississippi. Enjoy green spaces to jog, bike, picnic, relax, or rent a canoe, kayak, or pedal boat. Also, Venues for concerts, parties, receptions, and other gatherings are held here. Open Apr-Oct. Free general admission. 125 N. Front, 901-576-7241, 800-507-6507, http://www.mudisland.com.

The Orpheum Theatre

< From Broadway shows and concerts to films and dance performances. Do not pass up a chance to visit Downtown’s premium theatre. Main at Beale, 901-525-7800, box office 901-525-3000, http://www.orpheum-memphis.com.

Overton Park

This public park in midtown offers a nine-hole golf course, 1.4-mile fitness trail, playgrounds, open play fields, wooded trails, picnic area, Rainbow Lake formal gardens, and Veterans Plaza. 2080 Poplar, golf course: 901-725-9905.

Memphis Farmers Market

Visit local fresh fruit and meat vendors from 7 A.M. -1 P.M. and mingle with the guests. http://www.memphisfarmersmarket.com

Memphis Redbirds AutoZone Park

Home of the Memphis Redbirds, the St. Louis Cardinals’ AAA affiliate located in the heart of Downtown. 200 Union, 901-721-6000, http://www.memphisredbirds.com

South Main Historic Arts District of Memphis

The city’s official Historic Arts District offers a diverse neighborhood of fine arts, specialty shopping, restaurants, bars, and live music. Last Friday of the month is Trolley Night where locals come together to offer their respects to many artists and designers. With cheese and wine, you can’t miss this. 901-578-7262, http://www.southmainmemphis.org.

Tunica

The South’s Casino Capital. Just 45 minutes south of Memphis. U.S. Highway 61, 662-363-3800, 888-4TUNICA, http://www.tunicamiss.com.

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