Memphis Map and Tourist Guide 2009 - (Page MG6) © The Commercial Appeal © Candy Brewer NAtioNAL CiViL RiGhts mUseUm mARtYRs pARK 15 A unique dining and entertainment complex where anybody can “Eat, Drink and Play.” Dine in the video cafe, drink at one of the 40-foot power bars, play any one of 150 games in the Amazing Game Room or try a game of billiards in the Nine Ball Lounge. Try bowling in the Hi Life Lanes or dance the night away in the Atlas Dance Club. 150 peabody place, #119 901-543-8800 www .jilliansbilliards .com • Sun-wed 11am-1am; Thu-Sat 11am-2am • 16 K-10 Jillian’s 9am-5pm; closed on Sun & Mon • Tour length: 2 hrs • 17 First accredited nature center in the U.S. Visitors Center features new life-like, life-sized parade of animals and a nature store. LNC offers a Backyard Wildlife Center, Special Events Pavilion, greenhouse, boardwalks, trails, programs for all ages and special events. 5992 Quince Rd . | 901-767-7322 www .memphismuseums .org • $6 Adults; $5.50 Seniors; $4.50 Ages 3-12 • Tue-Thu 9am-4pm; Fri-Sat E-6 Lichterman Nature Center 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 the medical district. 444 N . main st . | 901-274-6282 www .matatransit .com • $1.00 regular; $.50 Seniors and Disabled; Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm $.50; all-day passes $3.50 (exact fare required) • Mon-Thu 6am-11pm; Fri 6am-1am; Sat 9:30am-1am; Sun 10am-6pm • 18 J/L-8/11 main street trolley • Prices vary depending on cruise • march-April 2:30pm sightseeing cruise daily; 7:30pm dinner cruise Fri-Sat • may-August 2:30pm sightseeing cruise daily; 5:00pm Sat-Sun; 7:30pm dinner cruise Thu-Sun • september-october 2:30pm sightseeing cruise daily; 7:30pm dinner cruise Fri-Sat • November 2:30pm sightseeing cruise daily; 7:30pm dinner cruise Fri-Sat • December 7:30pm dinner cruise Sat only • Sightseeing: 1.5 hrs • Dinner cruise: 2.5 hrs 19 • Nov-Feb: 9am-5pm • Last admission 1 hr before close • Closed some holidays • Tour length: 2-3 hrs (self-guided) • 20 Join the internationally famous Peabody Ducks as they parade through the Peabody’s Grand Lobby twice daily, 11am and 5pm. 149 Union Ave . 901-529-4000 | 800-peABoDY www .peabodymemphis .com • Price: Free • 21 K-10 the peabody Ducks 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 www .memphisriverboats .net J-10 memphis Riverboats, inc . 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 . | 901-333-6500 www .memphiszoo .org • $13 for Adults; $12 for Seniors (60+); $8 Ages 2-11 • Mar-Oct: 9am-6pm C-4 memphis zoo Features themed restaurants and an exciting variety of entertainmentoriented retailers such as Jillian’s, unique specialty shops and national favorites like The Gap and Victoria’s Secret. 150 peabody pl . | 901-261-pLAY (7529) www .belz .com/ shoppingpeabodyplace .aspx • K-10 peabody place entertainment & Retail Center 6 http://www.jilliansbilliards.com http://www.matatransit.com http://www.peabodymemphis.com http://www.belz.com/ http://www.memphismuseums.org http://www.memphiszoo.org http://www.memphisriverboats.net
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