The Pink Palace Family of Museum aka @MemphisMuseums has true Memphis treasures that are wonderful…read morefor both adults and children. My latest discovery? The Magevney House - a pre-Civil War house in the heart of downtown Memphis! Truth be told, I have been trying to see this place for months now. My current obsession is Memphis history and this house/family has been mentioned in multiple books I've read. The museum is only open the first Saturday each month from 1pm-4pm so you've got to plan ahead...and I've had conflict after conflict. Fortunately this Saturday worked...even though I had to go after riding my horse and smelled pretty bad when I went. (Side note: The staff was super friendly even though I looked like a hot mess.) Anyways, while admission is free, they recommend a $2 per adult donation at the end of the tour. I beg of you, please donate! This Memphis history needs to be preserved (and stay open to the public). Here is a little history so you know what you're getting into! The house was built in 1833 and is now one of the city's oldest remaining residences. It was a middle-class home and currently furnished in an 1850s styling. And while there are only 4 rooms that you see (you don't go upstairs), I really enjoyed that many of the furnishings were the actual possessions of the Magevney family...and were in the same room/place. Sometimes I forget that Memphis is such an old city. There is just not much history like this left here! And for that reason alone (even though there are many), you should certainly hurry on over there to check it out!!

I enjoyed about two hours at the Fire Museum, viewing fire trucks, viewing photographs of the fire…read moredepartment's largest incidents, seeing memorabilia and fire equipment. I lucked out and one of your volunteers kicked off the "fire" video. Super interesting but honestly, a quick hit with a fire extinguisher would have saved a lot of drama. It's not the largest fire museum I've been to - the Hall of Flame in Tempe probably - but it's interesting and there is much to see and experience here. Well worth the time. If you can visit on a weekend when there aren't busloads of kids, that would be ideal. [Review 19848 overall - round number 400 in Tennessee - 821 of 2023.]

Outstanding museum for kids. The first section of the museum is a collection of firefighting…read moreequipment throughout history: fire trucks, hoses, masks, extinguishers, etc. This section also includes a corny but helpful video about when to call 911 and a display with hundreds of fire truck toys. There is a tour guide (retired firefighter) to lead visitors through the first half of the museum and answer questions. Older children and adults will find this part of the museum interesting, but what makes the Memphis Fire Museum exceptional is the second half, where children are free to explore a completely interactive room of fire truck and ambulance vehicles. On the second floor there is a fire simulator where visitors can watch (and feel the heat!) from a simulated house fire. On a Tuesday around 1pm, we pretty much had the museum to ourselves. I'm sure this isn't always the case, but frankly all of Memphis felt a little abandoned. It appears as though the city hasn't yet recovered post-COVID. We paid $46 for our family of 8 to visit the museum (but the baby was free) and I think it was worth every penny. I'm not sure how impressed a group of adults would be with the museum, but it's worth a trip for anyone with kids. Do go!

Mud Island Park in Memphis--sounds like a place where you'd expect to get your shoes stuck and your…read moreclothes ruined. Spoiler alert: no mud, just a whole lot of chill vibes and some seriously underrated views of the Mississippi River. You hop on the monorail, which feels like a low-key retro space mission, and zoom over the water with the Memphis skyline photobombing every shot. The Riverwalk--this giant scale model of the Mississippi--is like geography class got cool and decided to throw a party. Walking the entire river in flip-flops while dodging kids launching into the splash fountains? Perfect way to get your steps in and your funny stories ready. Bonus points for the picnic spots, perfect for pretending you're fancy while eating a sandwich you packed in your car. If you're in Memphis and want a little riverfront chill without the mud, Mud Island's your spot. Five stars and zero mud in sight!

Quality/Quantity - Memphis TN's welcome center suggested we walk over here and check it out…read more I bet in its heyday, this place was a great retreat from the "city." This place can use some love, but we still had a good time and enjoyed it. The tram was also out of order, but it was fun walking across the bridge. Atmosphere - An island off of Memphis. Most of this island needs love. Looked abandoned for a long time. Open 7 days a week from 7am to 5pm. Easy walk from the welcome center. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - If the city, county, and state were to invest a little $$ here, I can see how this could easily be 5 stars.

Speedo picked us up from the KOA Memphis campsite and drove us to Graceland. They had no problems…read moreaccommodating our party of 7, the SUV was great and he arrived right on time. Highly recommend this car service.

James is a lifesaver for me when arriving in West Memphis ARK, which i was unable to obtain a…read morerental car. Contacted James within an hour he transported me to my locations with excellent service.

I was in town for a conference, but honestly, I don't think I would've stayed in this hotel. Had it…read morebeen my choice. I really tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, but their staff was just a bit too rude from checking in through my hotel experience. It starts at check-in...the staff were just very short with everyone that was checking in and I arrived at a reasonable hour- 3 PM. The staff definitely looked annoyed that people were checking in, even though there was a conference and another large group in town. I asked the staff if I could put my Marriott account on file which they did but very reluctantly. The restaurant doesn't open until five and it was not the most walkable to restaurants or anything in the area. The gift shop has decent snacks, but not very many. It's a lot of junk food and not really anything that you want to eat that's healthy. later in stay, I asked a staff member if I could change the credit card that I had on file to my company card, which I received while I was on the trip. She flat out, told me that I couldn't do that and suggested that I do that on checkout instead. Knowing that there was a large group checking out the next day I informed her that I was really reluctant to do that. She told me that it would just be better because "there might be a trainee that will just get it wrong". Is that my problem? Also having worked for Marriott in the front desk for at least five years I don't know why she was so reluctant to do something that a customer had said. on top of that, the rooms are a bit dated... They say that they're queen but they're clearly full-size beds. it's an older hotel he clearly needs a little bit of an update in terms of the furniture and the TVs, which are at least 10 years old.

We were in town for the Queens Tour. We arrived around 8pm and there was only one person ahead of…read moreus. Check-in was pretty fast. I reserved a double. Since we were tired, we opted to order room service. We ordered wings and fries, a turkey sandwich and 2 sodas totally nearly $80 before a tip . It included an 18% gratuity and $5 delivery fee. The gentleman that brought our food was nice and friendly yet professional. The food wasn't worth the price. The room was clean and the view from my room was of a convention center. We were only there for two nights so we didn't request housekeeping. It's Wallace to Beale St. and the FedEx Forum if you can walk about a mile. I felt safe walking during the day. Check-out is at 11am; however, I was able to get a 1pm check-out.

Wonderful non-profit!…read more Their mission statement reads: "Our vision is 100% literacy in the Mid-South. Literacy Mid-South (LMS) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a community actively engaged in continuous learning. Somewhere between 20% to 30% of adults in the Memphis metro area are functionally illiterate. That means more than just unemployment -- their minds are unused and their dreams are unrealized." They throw wonderful fundraiser throughout the year that are super fun AND they are changing lives! All while maintaining a sense of humor (re: their 2016 New Year Resolution..."I like big books and I cannot lie", hehe)!

So glad I booked with this company experience was amazing our driver Marquise was very nice to work…read morewith and patient with all of us despite our drinking will definitely be booking again me and my group had a wonderful time

Run down limo, owner is extremely rude, unprofessional, and uneducated. Ruined our night. Do not…read moreuse this company for anything.

Chili. Chili and more Chili. Yum. And splash in the Mississippi River. This event honors the…read moreSpecial Olympics. All for a good cause. Music, games, giveaways, prizes and raffles. Sample eat, and judge all the chili you wish. Buy souvenirs... Then put on your favorite costume and jump in the mighty Mississippi. It's a beautiful 70 degree weather this February 2, 2019...So the plunge this year won't be so frigid...lol. A must attend event every year...!!! 5 bucks. What a deal. Entertainment all in one place.

Not only was this my first year to go, but it was also my first time to judge a chili cook-off (and…read moresalsa tasting)! SO. MUCH. FUN!!! The Special Olympics of Greater Memphis does such wonderful work and their mission (as stated on their website) is "to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community." The Polar Bear Plunge raises money for them by having hundreds of waaaaaay braver people than me head over to Mud Island River Park and plunge into the Wolf River. It looked like fun...and people were lining up...but I just watched from the sidelines because...I'm a chicken. And a weeny, and I don't like to be cold...or wet. Maybe next year! Oh, and people get really dressed up! There's the Golden Plunger Award for the best costume! I loved watching groups in themes. Don't forget to arrive early so you can vote in the People's Choice portion of the Chili Cook-Off! It really is a full day of fun (donut eating contest, good music, cupcakes)...and you're benefitting a great cause! Win win!! :)