Memphis, Shelby County, TN

Places to go in Memphis

20 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Audubon Park

Outdoors

Audubon Park

660 S Goodlett St, Memphis, TN 38111, USA

Cameron Brown Park

Outdoors

Cameron Brown Park

Large park with a lake, football/soccer field, softball fields, tennis courts & picnic/grill sites.

8628 Farmington Blvd, Germantown, TN 38139, USA

Crystal Shrine Grotto

Outdoors

Crystal Shrine Grotto

This peaceful cemetery & funeral home features the only man-made crystal cave in the world.

5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38120, USA

Fourth Bluff Park

Outdoors

Fourth Bluff Park

N Front St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Greenbelt Park

Outdoors

Greenbelt Park

Peaceful riverside greenspace popular for walking, biking, picnics & sunset views.

830 Island Dr, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Handy Park

Outdoors

Handy Park

Public gathering spot with 2 stages for live musical performances with concessions vendors.

200 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Liberty Park

Outdoors

Liberty Park

Tiger Ln, Memphis, TN 38104, USA

Lichterman Nature Center

Outdoors

Lichterman Nature Center

65-acre woodland with a visitor's center, educational exhibits, live animals, pavilions & trails.

5992 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38119, USA

Mark S. Brown Municipal Park

Outdoors

Mark S. Brown Municipal Park

2975 Altruria Rd, Bartlett, TN 38134, USA

Martyrs Park

Outdoors

Martyrs Park

Waterfront, landscaped area named for those who helped others during the 1878 yellow fever epidemic.

Channel 3 Dr, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

Outdoors

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

Wooded park on 13,000 acres with hikes, bird/animal watching & lake, plus lodgings & horse rides.

910 Riddick Rd, Millington, TN 38053, USA

Memphis Botanic Garden

Outdoors

Memphis Botanic Garden

Global array of plants arranged into separate areas, including a popular Japanese tranquility space.

750 Cherry Rd, Memphis, TN 38117, USA

Mississippi River Park

Outdoors

Mississippi River Park

Relaxed riverfront park with serene sunset views, play areas, fire pits & picnic tables.

51 Riverside Dr, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

Nesbit Park - Stanky Creek Trails

Outdoors

Nesbit Park - Stanky Creek Trails

5760 Yale Rd, Memphis, TN 38135, USA

Overton Park

Outdoors

Overton Park

Huge park including a 9-hole golf course, a zoo, 2 playgrounds, an art museum & a 126-acre forest.

1914 Poplar Ave #202, Memphis, TN 38104, USA

Peabody Park

Outdoors

Peabody Park

Public park with a playground & splash pad for children, plus an indoor basketball court.

712 Tanglewood St, Memphis, TN 38104, USA

Shelby Farms Park

Outdoors

Shelby Farms Park

4,500 acres with biking & horse trails, many bodies of water for fishing & boating plus playgrounds.

6903 Great View Dr N, Memphis, TN 38134, USA

T.O. Fuller State Park

Outdoors

T.O. Fuller State Park

This sprawling park offers over 6 miles of trails, a pool, picnic areas & bird-watching spots.

1500 W Mitchell Rd, Memphis, TN 38109, USA

Tom Lee Park

Outdoors

Tom Lee Park

30-acre city park offering a riverside walking path, benches & a memorial monument.

422 Riverside Dr, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

W.C. Johnson Park

Outdoors

W.C. Johnson Park

419 W C. Johnson Park Dr, Collierville, TN 38017, USA