Heather’s guidebook to Memphis
Food scene
Local grocery store on Mud Island, 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from the home, in Harbor Town. Parking lot. Grocery, produce, specialty, floral, beer and wine, butcher. Also a cafe w breakfast (7a-1030a), sandwiches, pizza, drinks (7a-7p). Pricier than going to Kroger but super convenient!
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Cordelia's Market
737 Harbor Bend RdLocal grocery store on Mud Island, 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from the home, in Harbor Town. Parking lot. Grocery, produce, specialty, floral, beer and wine, butcher. Also a cafe w breakfast (7a-1030a), sandwiches, pizza, drinks (7a-7p). Pricier than going to Kroger but super convenient!
Good beer! And pizza! 10 min drive from house. Pet friendly terrace.
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WISEACRE Brewing Company HQ
398 South B.B. King BoulevardGood beer! And pizza! 10 min drive from house. Pet friendly terrace.
Casual restaurant 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house, in Harbor Town. Laid-back sports bar serving American eats including burgers & seafood gumbo with panoramic views.
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Tug's
51 Harbor Town SquareCasual restaurant 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house, in Harbor Town. Laid-back sports bar serving American eats including burgers & seafood gumbo with panoramic views.
More upscale restaurant 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house. Cozy eatery featuring an inventive menu of French & Hungarian dishes along with regional eats.
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Paulette's Restaurant
50 Harbor Town SquareMore upscale restaurant 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house. Cozy eatery featuring an inventive menu of French & Hungarian dishes along with regional eats.
Nice rooftop spot 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house, in Harbor Town. An intimate and eclectic yet approachable restaurant with panoramic views of the Mississippi River. Great for sunsets!!! The food is served in sharable portions and demonstrates a modern twist to classic dishes. The cocktails are southern inspired.
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Terrace at The River Inn
50 Harbor Town SquareNice rooftop spot 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house, in Harbor Town. An intimate and eclectic yet approachable restaurant with panoramic views of the Mississippi River. Great for sunsets!!! The food is served in sharable portions and demonstrates a modern twist to classic dishes. The cocktails are southern inspired.
Super laid-back seafood place downtown with a Cajun twist, love the catfish and the fried oysters!
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Flying Fish
105 S 2nd StSuper laid-back seafood place downtown with a Cajun twist, love the catfish and the fried oysters!
Pizza! (New York style) Downtown. Dine in or take out.
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Aldo’s Pizza Pies - Downtown
100 S Main StPizza! (New York style) Downtown. Dine in or take out.
Informal eatery with inventive meat dishes, from BBQ nachos to pork sandwiches & brisket platters. Translation = yum. Near National Civil Rights Museum.
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Central BBQ - Downtown
147 E Butler AveInformal eatery with inventive meat dishes, from BBQ nachos to pork sandwiches & brisket platters. Translation = yum. Near National Civil Rights Museum.
Reimagined Southern cuisine is offered for lunch, dinner & weekend brunch in rustic-chic digs. I had a great meal here, cozy spot. Lots of local shops on this block - Main St.
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Rizzo's By Michael Patrick
492 S Main StReimagined Southern cuisine is offered for lunch, dinner & weekend brunch in rustic-chic digs. I had a great meal here, cozy spot. Lots of local shops on this block - Main St.
Good coffee and yummy treats on Main St (near Nat'l Civil Rights Museum). Can then walk to Tennessee St and sit on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River while you enjoy your coffee and treats!
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Bluff City Coffee & Bakery
505 S Main StGood coffee and yummy treats on Main St (near Nat'l Civil Rights Museum). Can then walk to Tennessee St and sit on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River while you enjoy your coffee and treats!
History and Culture
National Civil Rights Museum and the Lorraine Motel
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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StNational Civil Rights Museum and the Lorraine Motel
Sightseeing
Beale Street Entertainment District
Beale StreetMusic, food, drinks, and good times!
If you like zoos, this one should be on your list to visit! Huge variety of animals here. Lovely walk.
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Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlIf you like zoos, this one should be on your list to visit! Huge variety of animals here. Lovely walk.
Mud Island Park sits in the heart of the Mississippi River, at the southern end of Mud Island. The park features the 50-ft "MEMPHIS" sign, a scale model of the Lower Mississippi River, and fantastic views of the Memphis skyline. Mud Island Park is open every day from dawn to dusk.
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Mud Island River Walk
Mud Island Park sits in the heart of the Mississippi River, at the southern end of Mud Island. The park features the 50-ft "MEMPHIS" sign, a scale model of the Lower Mississippi River, and fantastic views of the Memphis skyline. Mud Island Park is open every day from dawn to dusk.