Memphis Destination Planning Guide 2009 - (Page 8) Cooper Young entertainMent distriCt www.cooper-young.com | 901-276-7222 A cultural crossroads of shops, restaurants, galleries, rock clubs and various points of interest. Scout antiques, grab some coffee, waste an afternoon in a record store, dine al fresco, attend an outdoor festival and enjoy this diverse neighborhood located in historic Midtown. southland parK gaMing & raCing www.southlandgreyhound.com | 870-735-3670 The only place in the Mid-South where you can enjoy good friends, great food and the pulse-pounding excitement of man’s best friend furiously chasing an automated rabbit -- as well as a wide range of simulcast thoroughbred and greyhound races from premiere tracks around the country. • Dress code applies—no jeans, shorts or tennis shoes • Advance reservations required • No group menus • Suggested Tour Time: with dinner—3 ½ hours gold striKe Casino www.goldstrikemississippi.com | 888-24K-plaY The majestic gold tower standing high above all the other casinos in Tunica is your destination for the most decadent experience in dining, gaming, pampering and more. The Gold Strike casino has 50,000 dazzling square feet of gaming and a full service luxurious spa. You will also have your choice of over 5 dining options including the succulent Chicago Steakhouse and the opulently appointed guest rooms are sure to comfort the most discriminating traveler. Be sure that whenever you come to Tunica, simply look for the Gold. past Meets present: MeMphis’ living historY the Cotton MuseuM at the MeMphis Cotton exChange www.memphiscottonmuseum.org | 901-531-7826 The Cotton Museum tells the story of this history-defining industry and its economic, artistic and cultural influences on the South and, ultimately, on the world. The Memphis Cotton Exchange room and trading floor have been restored to their 1939 look, complete with the original chalkscribbled trading board and Western Union office. Video, photos and other artifacts further highlight the impact of “white gold” on life today. • Suggested Tour Time: 1–1 ½ hours ivil nal c natio museum s right national Civil rights MuseuM www.civilrightsmuseum.org 901-521-9699 Site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bringing the stories of civil and human rights to life in moving fashion through interpretive exhibits and in-depth audio/visual displays, the museum focuses on milestone events like the Montgomery bus boycott and the Memphis sanitation strike, as well as more recent struggles and achievements of the Civil Rights Movement following King’s death. Audioguided tours are available in English, and docent guides for groups available with advance request. • Suggested Tour Time: 1–2 hours 8 http://www.cooper-young.com http://www.southlandgreyhound.com http://www.goldstrikemississippi.com http://www.memphiscottonmuseum.org http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org
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