Memphis, TN

Memphis Zoo
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1906, this award-winning 76 acre zoo is home to 4,000 animals representing over 500 different species, this enlightened zoo has invested over $80 million since the 1990s to preserve wildlife and expand horticulture through education, conservation, research and more animal-friendly exhibits; the zoo decomposes into the East Zone containing African Veldt, Denizens of the Deep South, Northwest Passage, Waterfowl, and Butterflies; East Zone containing Cat Country, Bonobos, Animals of the Night, China, Hippos, Once Upon A Farm and Primate Canyon; West Zone containing Aquarium, Herpetarium, Komodo Dragons, Penguin Rock, Round Barn, Swans and Tropical Bird House; Teton Trek is its newest habitat; an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums

ADMISSION: Adults $13, Ages 2-11 $8, Age 60+ $12, Age 2 and under enter Free; compared to other top zoos nationwide, this price represents a great value
DAYS & HOURS: Mar-Oct: 9a-6p, Nov-Feb: 9a-5p; last entry 1 hour before closing
ADDRESS: 2000 Prentiss Place in Overton Park  MAP

PARKING: $3 on premsies
PHONE: 901-333-6500
WEBSITE: http://www.memphiszoo.org

Mud Island River Park
DESCRIPTION: Take a scenic, suspended Monorail ride to the Mississippi River Museum; when riding monorail note that the magnificent views of the Mississippi River you see today was created by a great earthquake in the early 1800s; upon arrival take in 18 fascinating galleries dedicated to the river's history and culture and the inspiring Mississippi River Walk; also features 5000 seat amphitheater, restaurants and gift shop, Mississippi River Museum remember to check out the Memphis Belle Pavilion which hosts the most famous airplane of World War II; One Price Package includes: Mississippi River Museum Admission, Roundtrip Monorail Ride, and Guided River Walk Tour; you can also rent a pedalboat, bike, canoe or kayak

ADMISSION: Adults $8, Age 60+ $6, Ages 5–11 $5, Ages 4 and under enter Free;
Roundtrip Monorail Ride $4
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun Summer 10a-6p, Spring & Fall 10a-5p
ADDRESS: 125 North Front Street  MAP

PARKING: at the Tram entry on Front Street
PHONE: 901-576-7241 or 800-507-6507
WEBSITE: http://www.mudisland.com

FedEx Forum
DESCRIPTION: Home of the NBA Memphis Grizzlies basketball team since 2004, who played their first three seasons in the Memphis Pyramid; seats 18,165 and 75 luxury suites all with excellent steeply raked sightlines and a large number of concession stands and restrooms; also popular for concerts and family entertaiment like the circus

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri 10a-5:30p, and Sat on event days

DAYS & HOURS: Grizzlies game or event dependant
ADDRESS: 191 Beale Street  MAP

PARKING: paid garages and lots nearby
PHONE: 901-205-1535
WEBSITE: http://www.fedexforum.com

Autozone Baseball Park
DESCRIPTION: A sweet baseball stadium downtown hosting the city's minor league baseball team, the Memphis Redbirds (the farm club of the St. Louis Cardinals; stadium is limited to 12,000 intimate seats, 1,500 club seats, 44 luxury suites, and a children's playground beyond the center field fence; AutoZone Park features the largest video board in minor league baseball; overall, the park is well-loved by locals for its affordable prices

ADMISSION: prices range from $7 to $21

DAYS & HOURS: game dependant
ADDRESS: 200 Union Ave  MAP

PARKING: garages nearby
PHONE: 901-721-6000
WEBSITE: http://www.memphisredbirds.com

Children's Museum of Memphis
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1990 on the former grounds of a National Guard Armory, this discovery museum for children provides interactive exhibits and programs within a child-sized city; edutainment exhibits include Art Collection, Art Smart, Footbal Lockers, Kids Market, Library, Bank, City Friends, Honeybee Hives, Lighthouse, Playscape Park, Skyscrape, WaterWORKS and Times Square

ADMISSION: Ages 1-100 $9, Age under 1 enter Free
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 9a-5p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 2525 Central Ave  MAP

PARKING: Free on premises
PHONE: 901-458-2678 or 901-320-3170
WEBSITE: http://www.cmom.com

Memphis Pink Palace Museum & Planetarium
DESCRIPTION: Though opened in 1930, Pink Palace Museum remains a star attraction in Memphis and one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast; walk through a replica of the first self-service grocery store, explore the cultural and natural history of the Mid-South through exciting exhibits, dioramas, and audio-visuals, trace Memphis' development from the time of Spanish explorers to today; Sharpe planetarium is a 165-seat theater-in-the-round projecting star fields and visual images on a domed ceiling viewed from reclining seats; Coon Creek Science Center reveals that clams, crabs, sharks, and giant mosasaurs lived in Tennessee 70 million years ago when the ancient Gulf of Mexico covered the land; the CTI IMAX Theater features a 4-story tall screen with a 6-channel IMAX DIGITAL surround sound system that transport you into the ultimate film experience; the Palace Cafe hosts birthday parties and custom box lunches

ADMISSION: prices begin at $8.75 Adult, $8.25 Ages 60+, $6.25 Ages 3-12, Ages 2 and under enter Free; addtional fees for Planetarium and IMAX; Admission to the Museum is free Tuesdays 1p until closing
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 9a-4p, Fri-Sat 9-9, Sun 12a-6p
ADDRESS: 3050 Central Ave  MAP

PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 901-320-6362
WEBSITE: http://www.memphismuseums.org

Libertyland Amusement Park
DESCRIPTION: Though a number of attractions have been updated, it is essentially an old fashioned theme park with carousel, 25 rides for adults and children
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 940 Early Maxwell Blvd  MAP