Memphis Further Distractions
Possibly the city's most unusual attraction, the Peabody Ducks live on the roof of the elegant Peabody Hotel. Every morning at 1100, the birds leave their enclosure and are led into a lift (elevator) by the hotel's Duckmaster. With great fanfare, they emerge downstairs and waddle across a red carpet to the marble fountain in the lobby, where they spend the day. In the evening, at 1700 precisely, the performance is repeated when they return to the roof.
The Peabody Hotel, 149 Union Avenue
Tel: (901) 529 4000.
Website: www.peabodymemphis.com
Ducks parade at 1100 and 1700.
Free admission.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Established in 1912, the Brooks holds an astonishing world-class collection of art and often showcases exhibitions from major museums and private collections around the world. Highly regarded for its medieval and Renaissance works, the museum also offers tours and creative workshops to over 20,000 students a year. Wine tastings and lunches are popular in the museum's Brushmark Restaurant (see Restaurants).
1934 Poplar Avenue
Overton Park
Tel: (901) 544 6200.
Website: www.brooksmuseum.org
Opening hours: Tues, Wed, Fri 1000-1600, Thurs 1000-2000, Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1130-1700.
Admission charge.
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens
The former home of cotton tycoon Hugo Dixon, set in a seven-hectare (17-acre) English country garden, houses an impressive collection of French and American impressionist and post-impressionist art works. Stroll through the gardens or learn the history of each exhibition on self-guided or volunteer-led tours.
4339 Park Avenue
Tel: (901) 761 5250.
Website: www.dixon.org
Opening hours: Tues-Fri 1000-1600, Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1300-1700.
Admission charge.
Full Gospel Tabernacle Church
The Full Gospel Tabernacle is the church where the Reverend Al Green preaches on most Sundays. The music is loud and the Reverend Green's sermons are energetic and uplifting. The congregation dance (and frequently faint) in the aisles. Although attracting tourists, these are genuine religious services and should be respected.
787 Hale Road
Tel: (901) 396 9192.
Website: www.algreenmusic.com
Sunday services run 1100-1400.
Free admission.
Tours of Memphis
Fresh ideas are just one click away...
Travel Deals
-
Finland Activity & adventure holidays Finnish Lapland has enormous areas of untouched wilderness and mile upon mile of wild rolling fells. This vast open countryside, sparkling in the winter sunshine, just begs to be explored by
-
Orlando Adrenaline Whether you’re enjoying the hair-raising delights of the world’s only flying rollercoaster called Manta at SeaWorld or racing through the Everglades on an airboat in search of alligators, one thing’s for
-
Cambodia Luxury holidays Today Cambodia is symbolised by awesome Angkor Wat, the largest man-made religious structure in the world. However, Cambodia is also home to some of the finest boutique hotels in the world
-
Laos Inspire Me When the French colonised Indochina they had a saying: "The Vietnamese grow the rice, the Cambodians watch the rice grow, and the Lao people listen to the rice grow." This is
-
Vietnam Cultural breaks Vietnam is a country with a rich and varied history that is now firmly focused on her bright future. This is why it has become one of the hottest destinations for
-
Dominican Republic Family holidays The Dominican Republic has soared in popularity as a tropical hotspot for families seeking sun, sand and an affordable holiday in the Caribbean. The island's main attraction is magnificent golden sand
