Tim's Guidebook to the Best of Memphis
Food Scene
Sekisui
25 S Belvedere BlvdWalk able, good sushi, sake
multi Asian restaurant, good prices, good food
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Mulan Asian Bistro - Young Ave
2149 Young Avemulti Asian restaurant, good prices, good food
Tsunami
928 Cooper StLovely eclectic menu. The sea bass is divine!
Cafe Ole
959 Cooper StGood mexican food and drinks. good patio
Cupboard
1400 Union AveGood ole southern cooking meat and 3.
I think the best ribs in town. Sides and everything good also.
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Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central AveI think the best ribs in town. Sides and everything good also.
The best pulled pork in Memphis. They have good brisket and BBQ spaghetti. Rated on Food Network as top 10 bbq
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The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveThe best pulled pork in Memphis. They have good brisket and BBQ spaghetti. Rated on Food Network as top 10 bbq
Frida's Restaurante Mexicano
1718 Madison AveGood Mexican and walkable
An unassuming convenience store with highly rated sandwiches and Korean inspired dishes.
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Kwik Chek
2013 Madison AveAn unassuming convenience store with highly rated sandwiches and Korean inspired dishes.
Fun and Trendy! Can be loud at times. Tacos great, Babalu burger amazing, guacamole made tableside
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Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Overton Square
2115 Madison AvenueFun and Trendy! Can be loud at times. Tacos great, Babalu burger amazing, guacamole made tableside
Amazing fried catfish, smoked pork chops, and fresh vegetables.
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Soul Fish Cafe
862 Cooper StAmazing fried catfish, smoked pork chops, and fresh vegetables.
Good homemade pizza. order ahead cause it takes 45 minutes. There's a roof top patio also.
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Aldo's Pizza Pies - Midtown
752 Cooper StGood homemade pizza. order ahead cause it takes 45 minutes. There's a roof top patio also.
The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StGood food and bar scene. Great Brunch spot.
Good Bar and patio scene as well. Creole inspired. It's smack your momma good! Restaurant Iris is next door and is amazing fine dining.
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The Second Line
2144 Monroe AveGood Bar and patio scene as well. Creole inspired. It's smack your momma good! Restaurant Iris is next door and is amazing fine dining.
Robata Ramen and Yakitori Bar
2116 Madison Avefun place with good apps and soups
Bounty on Broad
2519 Broad AveTrendy good new place
Good bar and music also. Above BB Kings restaurant. Good food and great environment.
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Itta Bena
145 Beale StGood bar and music also. Above BB Kings restaurant. Good food and great environment.
Good french food on mud island. Check out roof top view also
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Paulette's Restaurant
50 Harbor Town SquareGood french food on mud island. Check out roof top view also
The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main StMemphis oldest working diner. Good everything.
Starbucks
201 South 3rd StreetThis is the nearest Starbucks
Café Eclectic
603 N McLean BlvdGood breakfast, coffee, baked goods, lunch
Good bar with great priced high quality bar menu. Check Thurs wine specials and daily gourmet pizza special. Gourmet with french flair in main dining room.
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Cafe Society
212 N Evergreen StGood bar with great priced high quality bar menu. Check Thurs wine specials and daily gourmet pizza special. Gourmet with french flair in main dining room.
Great overall food, good bar, and fun setting of an old theater. $15 pitcher of mimosa at brunch.
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The Majestic Grille
145 S Main StGreat overall food, good bar, and fun setting of an old theater. $15 pitcher of mimosa at brunch.
Voted top 10 best fried chicken in the U.S. It is memorable. If you go on off hours or call in a to go it's less hectic. There is also and East Memphis location that serves more choices than the original downtown location.
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StVoted top 10 best fried chicken in the U.S. It is memorable. If you go on off hours or call in a to go it's less hectic. There is also and East Memphis location that serves more choices than the original downtown location.
Newer trendy restaurant in Germantown. People rave over it.
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Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill
7515 Poplar AveNewer trendy restaurant in Germantown. People rave over it.
New higher end trendy steak restaurant not far. Expect around $100 a person with drinks.
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Char Restaurant
431 S Highland StNew higher end trendy steak restaurant not far. Expect around $100 a person with drinks.
Fabulous newer more upscale restaurant in Old Dominicks Distillery. You will love it!
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The Gray Canary
301 S Front StFabulous newer more upscale restaurant in Old Dominicks Distillery. You will love it!
Great pub and restaurant and garden built in some old water/grain holding tanks. A good millenial spot.
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Carolina Watershed
141 E Carolina AveGreat pub and restaurant and garden built in some old water/grain holding tanks. A good millenial spot.
Edge Alley | Restaurant
600 Monroe Avegood coffee, bakery, and food. Eclectic!
New eclectic eatery in the Central Station Hotel. Has already garnered top awards and on the lists of best new restaurants.
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Bishop
545 S Main StNew eclectic eatery in the Central Station Hotel. Has already garnered top awards and on the lists of best new restaurants.
Southern Social
2285 S Germantown RdOne of the best places for food and best service in town.
An old school local Italian favorite of many generations. Food great and the bar is very rat pack feeling.
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Pete and Sam's
3886 Park AveAn old school local Italian favorite of many generations. Food great and the bar is very rat pack feeling.
Great Mexican food, good quality, and very inexpensive. The Guacamole is unique and to die for.
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Las Delicias
4002 Park AveGreat Mexican food, good quality, and very inexpensive. The Guacamole is unique and to die for.
A Nashville favorite recently opened in Memphis
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Hattie B’s Hot Chicken - Memphis, TN
596 Cooper StA Nashville favorite recently opened in Memphis
Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken
3633 Millbranch RdOn the top 3 list of fried chicken places in town
Takashi Bistro
Nice sushi and Asian fusion
Belle Meade Social
Nice restaurant with a southern flair. Large bar area is nice as well
Bain Barbecue
Newest addition to the Memphis BBQ scene in fun Cooper Young
A fine eating establishment with high end bar. Recently voted best steak. Great service!
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Porch and Parlor
2125 Madison AveA fine eating establishment with high end bar. Recently voted best steak. Great service!
Bari Ristorante e Enoteca
524 Cooper StLovely coastal Italian and nice drinks
Fab gourmet in a cute bistro neighborhood setting. Menu changes.
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Ecco on Overton Park
1585 Overton Park AveFab gourmet in a cute bistro neighborhood setting. Menu changes.
Tonica
Spanish influence restaurant with great bar scene set in a lovely historic neighborhood
Fab gourmet restaurant overlooking the lake in Shelby Farms. Leans more seafood but have everything. Top notch and pretty.
Coastal Fish Company
Fab gourmet restaurant overlooking the lake in Shelby Farms. Leans more seafood but have everything. Top notch and pretty.
A great eclectic Asian fusion scene with funky music and good bar. Fun drink menu. Get the chicken wing app.
Good Fortune Co.
A great eclectic Asian fusion scene with funky music and good bar. Fun drink menu. Get the chicken wing app.
The local eclectic coffee shop that has been around forever.
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Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 Cooper StThe local eclectic coffee shop that has been around forever.
Los Comales Mexican Bar & Grill
1322 Madison AveReally good Mexican food and Margs
Napa Cafe
5101 Sanderlin AveVery nice gourmet restaurant in East Memphis
The Lobbyist
Nice, attractive, and trendy with good food
One of the better restaurants in town. Gourmet with a Southern slant. The fancy fried chicken really is good. Great service and nice bar area as well
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Southern Social
2285 S Germantown RdOne of the better restaurants in town. Gourmet with a Southern slant. The fancy fried chicken really is good. Great service and nice bar area as well
Pantà Memphis
Unique. Look it up . Fun atmosphere
Casablanca Restaurant
1707 Madison AveGreat Mediterranean food
Drinks & Nightlife
A myriad of shops, bars, restaurants, theaters, and an eclectic cinema.
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Overton Square
2101 Madison AveA myriad of shops, bars, restaurants, theaters, and an eclectic cinema.
Good martini bar and good small plates. David the bartender is the best! Micah is a good waiter.
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Alchemy Memphis
940 Cooper StGood martini bar and good small plates. David the bartender is the best! Micah is a good waiter.
Young Avenue Deli
2119 Young AveFun millennial crowd
Celtic Crossing Irish Pub
903 Cooper StGood pints, good music, good food, good times
Best priced Happy hour in Memphis. $4 for premium cocktail from 4-6pm and wine specials. Sit in the wine bar section if you want to be more low key. Food decent (smoked chicken ravioli's) and good price on brunch and brunch drinks as well.
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Bayou
2094 Madison AveBest priced Happy hour in Memphis. $4 for premium cocktail from 4-6pm and wine specials. Sit in the wine bar section if you want to be more low key. Food decent (smoked chicken ravioli's) and good price on brunch and brunch drinks as well.
A great venue with live music. Has lots of history. And the food is good as well.
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Lafayette's Music Room
2119 Madison AveA great venue with live music. Has lots of history. And the food is good as well.
Good bar scene, good food, good gospel brunch. Flaming stone beer made in house is on some national lists.
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Boscos Squared
2120 Madison AveGood bar scene, good food, good gospel brunch. Flaming stone beer made in house is on some national lists.
LOCAL On The Square
2126 Madison Avegood food and good drinks
The Cove
2559 Broad Avelow key dive with good drinks, occasional music, and food
Cool brewery. some of the memphis made beers are great
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Memphis Made Brewing Company
768 Cooper StCool brewery. some of the memphis made beers are great
Wiseacre Brewery
2783 Broad AveGood brewery and fun place
amazing open yard, barn, brew house, stage, bar, and eatery. Very unique and worth a peak.
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Loflin Yard
7 W Carolina Aveamazing open yard, barn, brew house, stage, bar, and eatery. Very unique and worth a peak.
an 1840's mansion turned into a martini bar and piano bar. Very eclectic and can be fun. Gay and straight mix, especially when the DJ is playing upstairs.
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Mollie Fontaine Lounge
679 Adams Avean 1840's mansion turned into a martini bar and piano bar. Very eclectic and can be fun. Gay and straight mix, especially when the DJ is playing upstairs.
The Pumping Station
1382 Poplar AveGay bar. A dive but can get drunken and fun later at night.
Silly Goose
100 Peabody PlGood bar and music and trendy crowd
Broad Avenue
Broad AvenueGalleries, bars, restaurants, shops. an eclectic mix
Cooper-Young
bars, shops, antiques, restaurants, coffee shops, etc etc
Good appetizer and bar scene. Amazing view of river, city, and bridge. Good for sunset on the river.
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Terrace at The River Inn
50 Harbor Town SquareGood appetizer and bar scene. Amazing view of river, city, and bridge. Good for sunset on the river.
A crazy ass disco reminiscent of the 70s. Plan to get get drunk, dance, and spend some money.
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Paula & Raiford's Disco
14 S 2nd StA crazy ass disco reminiscent of the 70s. Plan to get get drunk, dance, and spend some money.
Great food. late night menu. good patio for drinks. Bar Dog downtown is their sister place.
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Slider Inn - Midtown
2117 Peabody AveGreat food. late night menu. good patio for drinks. Bar Dog downtown is their sister place.
good food , good drinks, good fun. There's one downtown on south main as well. Downtown one has steak night on monday i think
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The Blue Monkey
2012 Madison Avegood food , good drinks, good fun. There's one downtown on south main as well. Downtown one has steak night on monday i think
Blind Bear
119 S Main StA speak easy with food, drinks, pool, and fun
This is a new multi building indoor and outdoor place to eat, drink, and be merry. It's very hip and worth the visit. It's similar to Loflin Yard but in Midtown.
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Railgarten
2166 Central AveThis is a new multi building indoor and outdoor place to eat, drink, and be merry. It's very hip and worth the visit. It's similar to Loflin Yard but in Midtown.
Funky little NYC style boutique hotel with lobby bar, underground bar, and coffee/bake goods shop.
ARRIVE Memphis
477 S Main StFunky little NYC style boutique hotel with lobby bar, underground bar, and coffee/bake goods shop.
BarWare
276 S Front StNew Hotel in Central station. Very funky and great for cocktails
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Memphis Central Station
545 S Main StNew Hotel in Central station. Very funky and great for cocktails
Cafe Keough
12 S Main StNew corner bar where everybody knows your name
Good food and great bar. You can get a smoked cocktail there, and the piano music is nice in the bar
Moondance Grill
1730 S Germantown RdGood food and great bar. You can get a smoked cocktail there, and the piano music is nice in the bar
A great eclectic and elegant bar scene with small plates and meat & cheese boards
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knifebird
2155 Central AveA great eclectic and elegant bar scene with small plates and meat & cheese boards
Cameo
Funky eclectic bar with good music and scenery. Eclectic crowd
The Second Line
2144 Monroe AveGreat bar and great creole food!
Slider Inn - Midtown
2117 Peabody AveGreat bar and great sliders! Good patio as well
Lovely bistro with nice food and service. There is an attached corner bar to hang in as well.
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Cafe 1912
243 Cooper StLovely bistro with nice food and service. There is an attached corner bar to hang in as well.
Farm to table fab restaurant and attached to an outdoor bar and amusement area
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The Farmer
2158 Poplar AveFarm to table fab restaurant and attached to an outdoor bar and amusement area
Lamplighter Lounge
1702 Madison AveA fun dump of a lounge
Canvas
1737 Madison AveAn eclectic bar. Gets a late night crowd as well
Amazing newly opened pub with a fortune spent on it. Everything about it is good!
Bog & Barley Irish Pub
Amazing newly opened pub with a fortune spent on it. Everything about it is good!
The Liquor Store
2655 Broad AveNice food and bar
SOB Downtown
345 S Main StFab restaurant and bar
Bar DKDC
964 Cooper StGreat eclectic bar with all sorts of fun activities
Curfew
164 Union AveGood bar and food
Barksdale Restaurant
237 Cooper StA dump that makes damn good breakfast
Saltwater Crab
2059 Madison AveGood seafood and sushi
Maciel's Tortas & tacos (Midtown)
Good tacos and tortas
Memphis Pizza Cafe
2087 Madison Avedamn good pizza and beer
Chef Tam's Underground Cafe
668 Union Avenueyum yum food
Celtic Crossing Irish Pub
903 Cooper StFun irish pub and grub
Bain Barbecue
Newer addition to the bbq scene and good
Fino's Italian Deli & Catering
1853 Madison Avegood ass sandwiches
Catherine & Mary's
272 S Main StGreat restaurant and bar
Salt|Soy
Nice fusion food
Entertainment & Activities
A mix of restaurants, music, and bars. It's like a mini Bourbon Street and a must see.
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Beale Street Entertainment District
Beale StreetA mix of restaurants, music, and bars. It's like a mini Bourbon Street and a must see.
Malco Studio on the Square
2105 Court AveNearby. Offer wine
Malco Paradiso Cinema Grill And IMAX
584 S Mendenhall RdLarge movie theater
Orpheum-Theater
203 S Main StThe large theater with Broadway shows. beautiful place.
Tunica, MS is the largest gaming town between Atlantic city and Las Vegas. Several casinos here.
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Horseshoe Tunica
1021 Casino Center DrTunica, MS is the largest gaming town between Atlantic city and Las Vegas. Several casinos here.
15-20 minute drive. There is a casino, bars, and food buffet
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Southland Casino Racing
1550 Ingram Boulevard15-20 minute drive. There is a casino, bars, and food buffet
Fabulous new movie theater downtown. Good drinks and food as well.
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Malco Powerhouse Cinema Grill & Bar
540 S Front StFabulous new movie theater downtown. Good drinks and food as well.
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
39 S Main StHigher end fab dining and bar experience
Sage Restaurant
94 S Main Stthe food has great reviews
Growlers
1911 Poplar AveNice dive of a bar
Belle Meade Social
Great new stylish restaurant and bar
Venice Kitchen
368 Perkins Extdnice italian food, pizza, and bar
Curfew
164 Union Avegood bar and restaurant
117 Prime
117 Union AveAwesome steak restaurant and cocktails
Pho Saigon
2946 Poplar Avegood pho and Vietnamese
Sightseeing
The hotel of the south. Have drink in the lobby, see the ducks in the fountain, and go to the roof top. Thursdays during the summer are rooftop parties with entertainment.
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The Peabody Memphis
149 Union AveThe hotel of the south. Have drink in the lobby, see the ducks in the fountain, and go to the roof top. Thursdays during the summer are rooftop parties with entertainment.
Graceland
Beale Street
128 Beale StMemphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlOne of top ten zoos in the nation
There is a mud island river park, but drive around mud island and see the homes, shops, and views. Good place to walk/jog on the river also
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Mud Island
There is a mud island river park, but drive around mud island and see the homes, shops, and views. Good place to walk/jog on the river also
They turned our Pyramid amphitheater to the number one destination Bass Pro in the world. Don't worry about it being a bass pro, just go see the inside. It's amazing. You can ride up to the top for amazing views also.
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Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
1 Bass Pro DrThey turned our Pyramid amphitheater to the number one destination Bass Pro in the world. Don't worry about it being a bass pro, just go see the inside. It's amazing. You can ride up to the top for amazing views also.
Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium
3050 Central Avenuemuseum and planetarium
Very touching and sight of where Martin Luther King was shot.
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National Civil Rights Museum – Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StVery touching and sight of where Martin Luther King was shot.
You are in Central Gardens. Find the website and there is info on its history. I think there is a walking tour as well.
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Central Gardens
You are in Central Gardens. Find the website and there is info on its history. I think there is a walking tour as well.
Arts & Culture
Shops, galleries, coffee houses, restaurants, bars, diners. Last Friday of every month in summer is art/wine crawl night.
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South Main
Shops, galleries, coffee houses, restaurants, bars, diners. Last Friday of every month in summer is art/wine crawl night.
South Main Street
South Main Streetgalleries, shops, restaurants, bars, etc
Memphis Brooks Msm-Art
4389 Getwell Rdnice and close
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
4339 Park AveNice art and gardens
Metal Museum
374 Metal Museum Drcool place
Theatre Memphis
630 Perkins Extdcheck the schedule
Playhouse On The Square
66 Cooper StGood productions here and close
An outdoor free concert arena. Check website for schedule. This is the first place Elvis ever performed for pay.
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Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar AveAn outdoor free concert arena. Check website for schedule. This is the first place Elvis ever performed for pay.
Where the greats recorded. The site of the million dollar quartet.
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Sun Studio
706 Union AveWhere the greats recorded. The site of the million dollar quartet.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveLot of great musicians featured here.
The C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa
1987 Indian Village Drworking archaeological dig of an ancient Indian village
Parks & Nature
Has a pond, a green area, a playground, a dog park, and a free golf course
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Overton Park
1914 Poplar Ave Has a pond, a green area, a playground, a dog park, and a free golf course
Largest city park in the nation. so much to do and see. go check it out.
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Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Dr NLargest city park in the nation. so much to do and see. go check it out.
Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince Rdinteresting place
Mud Island River Walk
good for walking and jogging along the river
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Rdwonderful gardens, and Japanese garden
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
910 Riddick Rdlovely parkland and nature trails
Opened in 2016, now you have a chance to walk over the Mississippi river and overlook downtown, the river, and Arkansas. There's a nice light show at night along the path. It's well lit and there are emergency phones all along the way.
Big River Crossing
Big River CrossingOpened in 2016, now you have a chance to walk over the Mississippi river and overlook downtown, the river, and Arkansas. There's a nice light show at night along the path. It's well lit and there are emergency phones all along the way.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
426 Union Ave