“See” listings
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SUN STUDIO
At this perfectly preserved slice of Memphis history, stand in the spot where Elvis Presley recorded his first record, and tour the studio where Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins changed music forever. (01/2008)
706 Union Ave
901-521-0664
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FIRE MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS
Housed in Memphis' historic Fire Station No. 1, which was built in 1910, the Fire Museum is home to firefighting memorabilia, including antique fire-fighter toys and a turn-of-thecentury horse-drawn fire engine. (12/2007)
118 Adams Ave
901-320-5650
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MEMPHIS ROCK 'N' SOUL MUSEUM
This Smithsonian museum traces the history of rock 'n' roll and soul, from their rural roots to their current incarnations on the Top-40 charts. Learn about Elvis, B.B. King, Isaac Hayes and more. (12/2007)
191 Beale St
901-205-2533
www.memphisrocknsoul.org -
THE ORPHEUM THEATRE
This elegant historic theater seats 2,500 and hosts everything from indie-rock concerts to the Memphis Opera. Catch Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical this month. (12/2007)
203 S Main St
901-525-7800
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GRACELAND
No visit to Memphis would be complete without a trip to the home of the king of rock 'n' roll. It's a perfectly preserved slice of Elvis Presley's life in the 1970s, equal parts kitsch and history. (11/2007)
3734 Elvis Presley Blvd
901-332-3322
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MEMPHIS ZOO
Former home of the MGM lion, the zoo is home to pandas, polar bears and the beloved cat house. Ride the train from exhibit to exhibit and see exotic animals in realistic habitats. (11/2007)
2000 Prentiss Pl
901-276-9453
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STAX MUSEUM OF AMERICAN SOUL MUSIC
This musical history museum, located in the original Stax Records building, highlights such soulful visionaries as Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and Al Green. The museum tells the tale of the history of soul music, from its roots in gospel to its future in top-40 pop hits. (11/2007)
926 E McLemore Ave
901-946-2535
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AGRICENTER CORN MAZE
Only in October can you find Memphis' premiere Corn Maze, which offers labyrinth fun for everyone. On Halloween night, the maze transforms into an open-air haunted house filled with creepy creatures all around. (10/2007)
7777 Walnut Grove Rd
901-870-6338
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DUCKS AT THE PEABODY HOTEL
Twice a day, five mallards trek through the lobby of the posh Peabody Hotel-a whimsical tradition that dates back to 1932. Join the fun as the ducks march down the red carpet and splash in the fountain. (10/2007)
149 Union Ave
901-529-4000
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PINK PALACE MUSEUM
Home to a planetarium and the only IMAX theater in town, the Pink Palace complex also features a stunning museum. Its ever-changing array of exhibits will teach you about everything from dinosaurs to the first-ever Piggly-Wiggly store. (10/2007)
3050 Central Ave
901-320-6320
www.memphismuseums.org