other amenities consist of an italian restaurant, an indoor pool and a gym, plus an arcade and a convenience shop. laid-back 1- and 2-bedroom suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and separate living areas with pull-out sofas, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. this unpretentious all-suite hotel is 4 miles from memphis botanic garden and 2 miles from lichterman nature center. there's also coin-operated laundry facilities, and meeting and event space. complimentary perks include breakfast, parking, and regular evening socials with drinks and snacks. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Memphis International Airport 16 min
National Civil Rights Museum (23 min) Historic site of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination & exhibits on the racial equality movement. Shelby Farms Park (11 min) 4,500 acres with biking & horse trails, many bodies of water for fishing & boating plus playgrounds. Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum (23 min) Story of the roots & influence of Bluff City's rock & soul music told through interactive media. The Children's Museum of Memphis (18 min) Interactive permanent displays & traveling exhibits create learning opportunities for kids. Stax Museum of American Soul Music (18 min) A replica recording studio & rotating exhibits tell the story of Stax Records & soul music. Mud Island (25 min) Small peninsular area featuring a public park, history museum, restaurants & an amphitheater. Memphis Zoo (20 min) Many different species of land & sea animals displayed in pavilions organized geographically. Overton Park (19 min) Huge park including a 9-hole golf course, a zoo, 2 playgrounds, an art museum & a 126-acre forest. Sun Studio (20 min) This legendary rock 'n' roll recording studio hosted Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash & others notables. Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium (17 min) Museum devoted to Memphis history, science & culture featuring an IMAX theater & planetarium. Lichterman Nature Center (7 min) 65-acre woodland with a visitor's center, educational exhibits, live animals, pavilions & trails. Memphis Botanic Garden (12 min) Global array of plants arranged into separate areas, including a popular Japanese tranquility space. Brooks Museum (18 min) Collection of European & American art, including sculptures & paintings, from the 18th-20th century. Graceland (18 min) Elvis Presley's famed estate featuring mansion tours, exhibits, a car museum & 2 jets. Dixon Gallery & Gardens (12 min) Botanical park & museum with permanent collections of Impressionist & post-Impressionist art. |