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• THE REPEAT BOUTIQUE read more ›
  (3586 Summer Ave. Tel. 901-327-4777)
  jlmemphis.org
  This resale shop, run by the Junior League of Memphis, redefi nes what it means to be a thrift shop. It’s not unusual to find Brooks Brothers suits or Nicole Miller dresses with the tags still on.
• R. SOLE read more ›
  (374 South Grove Park, Ste 104. Tel. 901-761-1230)
  Old-school kicks, retro Nikes and classic Converse All-Stars all live at this funky shoe store in east Memphis. From classic looks to colorful new designs, this place is a sportyshoe- lover's dream.
• THE GIFT HORSE read more ›
  (2095 Exeter Rd. Tel. 901-754-8000)
  With wares ranging from fine (crystal) to funky (vinyl bags), this gift shop is the perfect place to find souvenirs for your friends back home. Pick up some snacks from the gourmet section to fortify you for the task.

• OTHERLANDS read more ›
  (641 S Cooper St. Tel. 901-278-4994)
  otherlandscoffeeshop.com
  Comfy seats, frothy concoctions and a glass front perfect for people-watching make Otherlands the most popular coffeehouse in town. It does triple duty as an art gallery and an intimate setting for live music.
• SHARPE PLANETARIUM read more ›
  (3050 Central Ave. Tel. 901-320-6362)
  memphismuseums.org
  Settle back into an almost horizontal position to see a realistic presentation on the universe while narrators point out various constellations and galaxies.
• OLD MILLINGTON WINERY read more ›
  (6748 Old Millington Rd. Tel. 901-873-4114)
  oldmillingtonwinery.com
  This 12-acre vineyard and winery is located on part of the oldest farm in Shelby County, with three acres dedicated to chambourcin grapes. Guests can watch the process, have a picnic lunch and take a few bottles home.

• SHARKY’S GULF GRILL read more ›
  (6201 Poplar Ave. Tel. 901-682-9796)
  sharkysgulfgrill.com
  Memphis is more of a turf than a surf kind of town, but the fresh seafood here is winning over the locals. The seafood bar is ideal for those who can’t quite decide what they want; it includes crab legs, jumbo shrimp and oysters. $$
• NAPA CAFÉ read more ›
  (5101 Sanderlin Ave. Tel. 901-683-0441)
  napacafe.com
  Quietly tucked away in a row of shops, this cozy bistro has built a loyal fan base over the last 17 years, despite its off-the-radar location. Maybe it’s the service, which is always impeccable, or dishes like caramelized diver scallops, turnips with melted leeks and crispy artichoke hearts that draw the crowds night after night. $$
• STELLA MARRIS read more ›
  (7955 Fischer Steel Rd. Tel. 901-755-5553)
  Among the steaks and seafood dishes on the menu at this 350-seat restaurant is one plate you must try: the gooey, pseudo-Cajun crawfish mac-and-cheese. $$$

• THE POPLAR LOUNGE read more ›
  (2586 Poplar Ave. Tel. 901-324-1233)
  poplarlounge.com
  Bikers, suits, college kids and neighborhood regulars sip cocktails and listen to live music side by side at this dive bar. If you’re lucky, you might end up in the middle of a bluegrass jam session.
• BOSCOS SQUARED read more ›
  (2120 Madison Ave. Tel. 901-432-2222)
  www.boscosbeer.com
  A beer lover’s dream bar, Boscos serves handcrafted brews to thirsty patrons crowded around a horseshoe-shaped bar. From Famous Flaming Stone to Midtown Brown, the tasty beers will get your conversation flowing.

• TUPELO, MS read more ›
  (98 miles southwest of Memphis. )
  Elvis’ birthplace is a quiet town that oozes Southern charm. Visit to see antebellum homes, historical markers, the Gumtree Museum of Art and the gorgeous scenery on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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Fun Fact!
The Orpheum Theatre is said to be haunted by a little girl who died near the opera house that stood where the theater is today.