Agricultural International 7777 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38120, 901-757-7777, This one thousand rural acres of research farm is the only facility in America of its size and scope where the agriculture industry can come to see the most effective products, equipment, and practices best suited for use in their applications. The center showcases agriculture through educational programs and demonstrations of the most advanced agricultural technologies and products. more... 

Carriage Rides of River City 721 Florida Street, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-524-1148, Go back in time and with style discover the hidden beauties of downtown Memphis with a carriage ride. Whether it be romance or curiosity they can tailor a ride to your needs.

Center for Southern Folklore 119 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-525-3655, Performances of blues, jazz, gospel, rockabilly, and soul are showcased daily at this folklife center which also features changing exhibitions of photography, folk arts, and Southern crafts. more... 

Children's Museum of Memphis, The 2525 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, 901-458-2678, Great fun for the whole family can be had at this hands-on discover museum where children can sit in a flight simulator and a real airplane cockpit, explore a Mississippi River model, climb through the arteries of a giant heart, ride a bicycle on Mars, paint and sculpt in the art studio, board a real fire engine, shop for groceries, and many more fun and educational activities. more... 

Laser Quest 3417 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111, Located in the Poplar Plaza Shopping Center, 901-324-4800, Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best. Enter the multi-level arena where fog, music and special effects combine to provide an incredible combination of tag and hide & seek. For family and group events, birthday parties or on your own, Laser Quest is interactive intense fun for ages 7-77.

Putt-Putt Family Park 5484 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN 38134, 901-386-2992, Entertainment for the whole family can be had at this 40 acre amusement park which includes a miniature golf course, bumper boats, go-karts, video games, batting cages, a golf driving range, children's rides, and a virtual roller coaster. more... 

Sun Studio 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-521-0664, 800-441-6249, The most famous recording studio in the world and the "Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll," visitors at this studio can hear outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis' first microphone, see tons of memorabilia, and hear the real, complete story of the studio that launched the careers of many well known country and blues singers.  more... 

Viking Culinary Arts Center 153 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103, Located at Pembroke Square at Peabody Place, 901-578-5822, A combination world-class teaching kitchen, state-of-the-art theater demonstration kitchen, and retail shop, this unique center teaches valuable techniques and tools, combined with superb-quality ingredients, to create dishes that will delight your palate. The center offers demonstration classes, hands-on cooking schools, and skilled instructors. more... 

Sheraton Casino and Hotel 1107 Casino Center Drive, Memphis, TN 38664, Located in Robinsonville, MS, 662-363-4900, This full service, 92,000 square foot, fantasy-themed, Tudor style mansion hotel features 31,000 square feet of 24 hour gaming space and dramatic lighting and murals of 18th century English artwork adorn the interior and exterior of the hotel. There are 133 well appointed guest rooms available, all with refrigerators, safes, and Jacuzzi tubs, and guests can also enjoy a gift shop, concierge services, three restaurants, two lounges, room service, and meeting and banquet facilities while staying here.

Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavilion 332 North Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105, Located on the Campus of St. Jude, 901-495-3306, The architectual layout of this building symbolizes the world-wide scope of the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, which is the fund raising arm of the St. Jude Hospital. The pavilion commemorates life of Danny Thomas, the founder of St. Jude, and the history of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Visitors can also tour the beautiful Danny Thomas Memorial Garden which contains his crypt. 

Davies Manor Plantation (circa 1807) 9336 Davies Plantation Road, Memphis, TN 38133, 901-386-0715, The oldest furnished log and chink home in Shelby County, this plantation house is a two-story pioneer home built in the early 19th century and it was owned by the Davies family for over 100 years. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. more... 

Graceland, Home of Elvis Presley 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116, 901-332-3322, 800-238-2000, Once the home of "The King of Rock and Roll," this 14 acre estate is now open to the public for daily tours. Your journey through the mansion includes a digital audio guide, narrated by Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie, the famed "Jungle Room," Elvis' private jets, the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, trophy room, and the Meditation Garden where Elvis and some of his family members are at rest. Exclusive shops and themed restaurants are also on the property. more... 

W.C Handy House Museum 352 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-527-3427, Home of the "Father of the Blues" where he wrote some of his most famous songs, this small, wood-frame house recaptures the flavor of "Old Beale Street" and displays an array of artifacts and memoribilia. The house is open for tours from Tuesday to Saturday. 

Woodruff-Fontaine House (circa 1870) 680 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105, 901-526-1469, All of the three floors of this fully restored, 16-room Victorian French palace are furnished with period furniture and accessories and mannequins throughout the house display the fashions of the late 19th century. Tours of this magnificent home are available Wed -Sun from 12-4 last tour is at 3:30 . more... 

Elmwood Cemetery (circa 1852) 824 South Dudley Street, Memphis, TN 38104, 901-774-3212, The oldest active cemetery in Memphis, this historic and beautiful antebellum cemetery is the final resting place for over 70,000 people from all walks of life. Information on tours may be found at the visitors center, which is located in an 1866 Victorian Carpenter Gothic cottage on the grounds. more... 

Mason Temple (circa 1940-1945) 938 Mason Street, Memphis, TN 38104, 901-947-9300, Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his prophetic "Mountaintop" speech in this church on the eve of his assassination. The entombment of founder Charles H. Mason is located at this church which is a historical site for the Church of God. 

Art Museum at the University of Memphis 3750 Norriswood, Memphis, TN 38152, Located in Communications & Fine Arts Building, 901-678-2224, 800-669-2678, This museum features changing exhibitions of contemporary art and permanent displays of Egyptian antiquities and West African artifacts. more... 

Biblical Resource Center and Museum 140 East Mulberry Street, Memphis, TN 38017, Located in Historic Collierville, 901-854-9578, Research of biblical information is available at this museum which contains a large library and Bible lab, many ancient artifacts, hands-on exhibits, artifacts and replicas of the Bible, and a museum shop. more... 

Chucalissa Museum 1987 Indian Village Drive, Memphis, TN 38109, 901-785-3160, A unique glimpse of the mid-South history can be found at this National Historic Landmark museum complex which is situated on a 15th century Native American Temple Mound complex and is home to the C.H. Nash Museum and a reconstructed 15th century Native American village located on an actual archaeological site. Guided tours are available with reservation and seasonal events and programs are held here. more... 

Dixon Gallery & Gardens 4339 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117, 901-761-5250, Situated amid 17 acres of formal and informal gardens, this former private estate has been transformed into a fine arts museum which specializes in French and American Impressionist and post-Impressionist art. The museum also contains a wonderful collection of 18th century porcelain and changing exhibitions. more... 

Fire Museum of Memphis 118 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-320-5650, A comprehensive collection of artifacts dating all the way back to 1900's, including stories and photos of Memphis' most devastating fires, is featured at this museum which also contains an animated "talking" horse, educational exhibitions, and interactive games that teach fire safety. more... 

Gibson Beale Street Showcase, The 145 Lt. George Lee Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, Located One Block South of Beale, 901-544-7998, Get an up-close look at Gibson guitars being crafted by hand while you take a docent-led tour of 16 workstations on the factory floor of this museum that also contains a shop, which offers a complete line of Gibson products, as well as a lounge complete with live music, great drinks, and food. 

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, Located in Overton Park, 901-544-6200, Founded in 1916, this museum is the oldest and largest fine arts museum in the state of Tennessee and it houses one of the most outstanding collections of fine art dating from antiquity to the present. The collection includes Italian Renaissance and Boroque paintings and sculptures, English portraits, and European and American paintings, decorative arts, watercolors, prints, and photographs. more... 

Memphis Pink Palace Museum 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111, 901-320-6320, Voted one of the top five museums in the South by the readers of Southern Living magazine, this regional natural history museum is Tennessee's most visited museum. It includes such outstanding exhibits as an original 1920's mansion, a shrunken head, a replica of the first Piggly Wiggly grocery store, and a hand-carved miniature circus. A planetarium and IMAX theatre are also a part of this museum. more... 

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum 191 Beale Street, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-543-0800, The story of the history and legacy of people and musicians working in the Delta and Memphis area from the 1930s to the 1970s, as well as the many different styles of music that became known collectively as the "Memphis sound," are told at this fascinating museum. more... 

Memphis Transportation Museum 125 North Rowlett Street, Memphis, TN 38017, Located in Collierville, 901-683-2266, This museum is dedicated to assembling and operating a train of first-class streamliner-era passenger cars and it offers three of the vintage railroad passenger cars for tours and special events. more... 

Mississippi River Museum 125 North Front Street, Memphis, TN 38103, Located at Mud Island River Park, 901-576-7230, 800-507-6507, The natural and cultural history of the Lower Mississippi River Valley is featured at this 18-gallery museum that contains over 5,000 artifacts which tell the story of river transportation, the U.S. Civil War, and music of the Delta. Temporary exhibits and a 4,000-gallon aquarium are also a part of this museum. more... 

National Civil Rights Museum 450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, TN 38103, Located in the Historic Lorraine Motel, 901-521-9699, The site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, this one-of-a-kind museum contains interpretive exhibits and audio/visual displays which bring to life the most significant moments of civil and human rights struggles and victories. more... 

National Ornamental Metal Museum 374 Metal Museum Drive, Memphis, TN 38106, 901-774-6380, Situated high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, this museum is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively to the presentation and promotion of fine metalwork. Changing exhibits of historic and contemporary metal art are featured and the museum also contains a working blacksmith shop and a shaded sculpture garden. more... 

Peabody Place Museum 119 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-523-ARTS, One of the largest collection of 19th century Chinese art in the country is showcased at this museum that contains a permanent exhibit of objects created for the Chinese nobility during the Qing Dynasty, as well as a collection of intricately carved jade sculptures, beautifully crafted enamelware pieces, and rare objects created from ivory. 

Slave Haven-Burkle Estate Museum 826 North Second Street, Memphis, TN 38107, 901-527-3427, A former way station on the Underground Railroad, this museum features secret cellars and trap doors which reveal the escape route of runaway slaves. A startling displays of ads, auctions, and artifacts are also on display which help tell the story of slavery and the Underground Railroad. 

Tobey Gallery 1930 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38107, Located at the Memphis College of Art, 901-726-4085, Changing exhibits of paintings, print making, designs, sculptures, graphic design, and photography are on display at this college gallery that features the works of teachers, students, and other artists. 

Wonders: Memphis International Cultural Series P.O. Box 3371, Memphis, TN 38173, Located at The Pyramid, 901-312-9161, A long line of blockbuster exhibitions has been featured by this not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to providing an opportunity for all people to witness the splendors, the marvels, and the "wonders" of the world.  more... 

Lichterman Nature Center 5992 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119, 901-767-7322, The first accredited nature center in the United States, this state-of-the-art urban nature center is set amid 65 acres of lake, meadows, and forest and it is home to a wide variety of plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Features on site include a visitors center, nature store, greenhouse, pavilion, boardwalks, and trails. more... 

Memphis Botanic Garden 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117, 901-685-1566, Grand openings are featured every day at this botanical garden that lies on 96 beautiful acres and includes 22 exquisite gardens, including the Japanese, Sensory, Rose, Herb, and Wildflower Gardens.  more... 

Memphis Zoo 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112, 901-276-WILD, See over 3,000 animal residents, including 400 different species of all kinds, while at this amazing zoo which features special themed areas, such as Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Animals of the Night, Once Upon a Farm, Dragon's Lair, Tropical Bird House, Herpetarium, and an Aquarium. Animal shows are provided from June through August and special events are held here throughout the year. more... 

Mud Island River Park 125 North Front Street, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-576-7241, 800-507-6507, Experience the Mississippi River at this unique recreational and educational park which is dedicated to showcasing the mighty Mississippi River and includes a museum, a five block-long Riverwalk model, gift shops, and restaurants. Canoe, kayak, airboat, pedal boat, and bicycle rentals are available at the park, as well as unique urban camping during season. more... 

Shelby Farms Park 7171 Mullins Station Road, Memphis, TN 38134, 901-382-0235, Approximately 4,500 acres, this park is the largest urban park in the United States and it is five times larger than New York City's famed Central Park. The park was originally a working penal farm dedicated to the rehabilitation of prisoners and, today, visitors can enjoy walking, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, inline skating, soccer, pistol and rifle ranges, hiking, and picnicking. Numerous community events are held here throughout the year. 

American Dream Safari P.O. Box 3129, Memphis, TN 38173, 901-527-8870, From the back roads of America to the downtown neon of Saturday night, this tour company takes the traveler on a cultural expedition in the back seat of a 1955 Cadillac and they offer a wide variety of tours to accommodate everyone's needs and pleasures. 

Backbeat Tours 138 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38104, Second and Beale Street, 901-272-2328, New Memphis music tour company offering fun-filled 90 minute and half-day tours through Memphis music history. Unlike other sightseeing companies, each tour they offer is a live one-of-a-kind show on wheels, led by first-rate musicians who perform live all of the music for which Memphis is so justly famous--from blues to rock, gospel, and soul - while pointing out the sights and explaining, in story and song, the contributions of Memphis music to our history and culture. All the fun takes place on "Miss Clawdy", their beautiful, fully restored 1950's -era bus.

Blues City Tours 325 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-522-9229, This tour company operates a variety of daily bus tours of the City of Memphis, as well as of tours inside Graceland. They also offer casino and airport shuttle service and riverboat rides. Free pickup is available at most hotels in Memphis. 

Carriage Service of Downtown Memphis 1051 North Second Street, Memphis, TN 38107, 901-496-2128, Take an informative historic tour of downtown Memphis or a quiet romantic ride under the stars with this horse-drawn carriage company that can pick up and drop off at any downtown hotel or restaurant. 

Carriage Tours of Memphis 393 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-527-7542, Experience the luxury and charm of a horse-drawn carriage tour through historic downtown Memphis with this company that is available for picnics, weddings, parties, birthdays, and other special occasions throughout the Mid-South. 

Cinderella's Horse and Carriage Located in Downtown Memphis, 901-482-9496, Experience a historic horse drawn carriage ride through the heart of Downtown Memphis and enjoy the thrill and excitement of this historic town while passing Memphis' most significant landmarks during a ride with this carriage company.

Delta Queen Steamboat Company 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130, Robin Street Wharf, 504-586-0631, Discover Mark Twain's America aboard an authentic, all-American, paddle-wheel steamboat which offers luxurious common areas, scenic river trips in Memphis, and a variety of packages to suit all of your needs. 

Heritage Tours 280 Hernando Street, Memphis, TN 38126, 901-527-3427, Cultural and historical tours of Memphis, highlighting African-American sites and contributions to the city's heritage, are provided by this tourn company that also offers tours of all local attractions and tours to Alex Haley House Museum in Henning, Tennessee. 

Memphis Riverboats P.O. Box 3188, Memphis, TN 38173, Located on Riverside Drive, 901-527-5694, A variety of fun and adventurous cruises on the Mississippi River is provided by this riverboat tour company which offers a fleet of boats offering everything from sightseeing and dinner cruises to daylong trips and private charters. Airboat ride tours are also available. 

Ride The Ducks of Memphis 26 South Second Street, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-521-3825, Land and water sightseeing attraction. See the city and cruise the river aboard one amazing vehicle.

RiverBarge Excursion Line 201 Opelousas Avenue, Memphis, TN 70114, Located in New Orleans, LA, 504-365-0022, Explores the country along the Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland, and Missouri Rivers aboard a large, beautiful boat with this company that offers four to ten day, all-inclusive trips from Memphis, Nashville, St. Louis, and more. 

See Memphis 378 South Main Street, Suite 3, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-525-4617, Providing group and individual tour services for over 15 years, this full service receptive operator offers services such as step-on guides, convention services, airport assistance, transportation, and special events. Offers group tours throughout the south highlighting music, food or civil rights. 

Sweet Magnolia Tours 49 Union Avenue, Suite 3, Memphis, TN 38175, 901-525-2842, A full service receptive tour operator which provides customized tour planning services for groups and individuals and specializes in itineraries of the South. Services provided include airport transportation, tour guides, hotel packages, and local attraction packages.