Memphis Destination Planning Guide

GIANT PANDAS AT THE MEMPHIS ZOO NORTHWEST PASSAGE AT THE MEMPHIS ZOO 16 J/L-8/11 Main Street Trolley Vintage trolleys serve several Downtown attractions including The Pinch District, Memphis Cook Convention Center, Beale Street, Orpheum Theatre and National Civil Rights Museum. Route increased to include medical district. 547 N. Main St. | 901-274-6282 | Fax: 901-577-2660 www.matatransit.com • 1.00 regular; $.50 Seniors and Disabled; $ Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm $.50; all-day passes $3.50 (exact fare required) • on-Thu 6am-12am; Fri 6am-1am; M Sat 9:30am-1am; Sun 10am-6pm • 17 J-10 Memphis Riverboats, Inc. The only riverboat adventure in Memphis. Fun cruises on America’s greatest river. Large paddlewheel and showboats. Free parking in Downtown Memphis on the historic cobblestones at the Memphis Harbor. 45 Riverside Dr. | 901-527-BOAT (2628) 800-221-6197 | memphisriverboats.net Group Contact: Gift Shop Associate • Prices vary depending on cruise • arch-April M 2:30pm daily; 7:30pm dinner cruise Fri-Sat • ay-August M 2:30pm daily; 5:00pm Fri-Sun; 7:30pm dinner cruise Thu-Sun • eptember-October S 2:30pm daily; 7:30pm dinner cruise Fri-Sat • ovember-December N 2:30pm Fri-Sat; 7:30pm dinner cruise Fri-Sat • Sightseeing: 1.5 hrs • Dinner cruise: 2.5 hrs • Gift Shop • Miles from Airport: 10 • Minimum Group Size: 15 • Maximum Group Size: boat capacity • Group Admission: 10% discount • Group Deposit Policy: prepaid • Comp Policy: driver, escort (coach only) • eservations: Required for groups R and dinner cruises • Motorcoach Parking 18 C-4 Memphis Zoo Get nose-to-nose with polar bears, venture into the dark with night creatures, and get splashed by sea lions. The Memphis Zoo is interactive family fun with naturalistic exhibits, underwater viewing features and daily shows! Don’t miss our giant pandas – Ya Ya and Le Le – in CHINA, a breathtaking Asian-inspired exhibit. 2000 Prentiss Pl. | 901-276-WILD | Fax: 901-333-6502 www.memphiszoo.org Group Contact: Lydia Brocklehurst • Call for tour and travel rates • dmission: $13 for adults; A $8 for children; $12 for seniors • Catering packages • Mar-Oct: 9am-6pm; Nov-Feb: 9am-5pm • Last admission 1 hr before close • Closed some holidays • Tour length: 2-3 hrs (self-guided) • Three unique gift shops • Miles from Downtown: 4 • Miles from Airport: 8 • Minimum Group Size: 20 • roup Admission: $10.40 Adults; G $6.40 Children; $9.60 Seniors • Motorcoach Parking • Professional Affiliations: ABA, SYTA, TMPI • 19 K-10 The Peabody Ducks Meet at the “South’s Grand Hotel.” Join the internationally famous Peabody Ducks as they parade through the Peabody’s Grand Lobby twice daily, 11am and 5pm. Over 80,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. 149 Union Ave. | 901-529-4000 | 800-PEABODY Fax: 901-529-3600 | www.peabodymemphis.com • Free admission • Gift Shop • Restaurant • 20 K-10 eabody P Features an exciting variety of entertainmentoriented retailers, unique specialty shops and national favorites like The Gap and Victoria’s Secret. Includes a multi-screen movie theater and themed restaurants. 150 Peabody Pl. | 901-261-PLAY | Fax: 901-259-5570 www.belz.com • Gift Shop • Restaurant • Place Entertainment & Retail Center MULTICULTURAL / HISTORICAL 21 A-6 Chucalissa Museum Located on a 15th century Native American Temple Mound complex. Museum features artifacts, exhibits and displays. Park includes an interpretive nature trail and picnic area. Guided tours available with reservation. Seasonal events and programs. 1987 Indian Village Dr. | 901-785-3160 Fax: 901-785-0519 | www.chucalissa.memphis.edu Group contact: Sonny Bell, ext. 10 • $5 Adults; $3 Seniors; $3 Children 4-11 • Tue-Sat 9am-4:30pm; Sun (seasonal) 1-4:30pm • Tour length: 45 min • Guides Available • Gift Shop • Miles from Downtown: 6 • Miles from Airport: 4 73 http://www.peabodymemphis.com http://www.matatransit.com http://www.memphiszoo.org http://www.belz.com http://memphisriverboats.net http://www.chucalissa.memphis.edu

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Memphis Destination Planning Guide Contents Themed Itineraries Annual Events Meeting and Convention Services Memphis CVB Sales Staff Convention Facilities Hotels and Lodging Meeting/Event Planners Hotels and Lodging Tour/Travel Planners Attractions Dining Shopping Sports and Recreation Stages, Arenas and Entertainment Venues Theater and Performing Arts Sightseeing and Tour Services Around Town Transportation Airlines Business Services City Map Downtown Map

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