Located just a short 11-minute drive from St. Jude, North Memphis is an emerging district with community, culture, and reinvention at its center. The 18-month renovation of the 22,000-square-foot Gaisman Park, located in Berclair, was a community initiative that will result in an elevated walking track, fitness center, community room, game room, art space, and a small conference room once it opens in the fall of 2023. The Society Skatepark and Coffee is a combination full-scale skatepark and coffee shop, popular with young kids and parents alike. And for the nature seekers looking for a place to canoe, kayak, or paddle board, there’s the Wolf River Conservancy winding its way through 100 miles of majestic forests.
A short 12-minute walk from Memphis’s popular Broad Avenue, this park is three acres and has a children’s playground, ball field, and soccer field, with hours from dawn until dusk. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.
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This coffee lounge and skate shop is exactly what it sounds like. Equipped with a professional skate park and a full-scale coffee shop, there’s something for everyone here. You can kick back and enjoy a cup of coffee, ride the pipe, or sign your kid up for skateboarding lessons. Or do all three. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.
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Threading an emerald path through 100 miles of majestic forests, fields, and communities, the Wolf River Conversancy’s purpose is twofold: protecting the drinking water of Memphis while providing recreational opportunities such as canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.
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Not just a park, Gaisman Park’s 22,000-square-foot community center is currently undergoing renovations that when it opens will include a gymnasium with an elevated walking track, fitness center, community room, game room, art space, and a small conference room. The park, pool, and community center are set to reopen in fall 2023. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.
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Adopted by the Grace Church Memphis, Greenlaw Park and Community Center is a 2-acre park that features a playground, outdoor basketball court, open park space, and a community center that has a gym.
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At just over 260 acres, the John F. Kennedy Park in Raleigh holds multiple softball fields, and soccer fields, as well as a 2.8-mile out-and-back trail with a view of Wolf River. A segment of the Wolf River Greenway runs through Kennedy Park, which is a paved, dedicated walking and biking space that will eventually extend up to 26 miles, connecting 22 neighborhoods across the greater Memphis area.
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Ideal for larger get-togethers like birthdays or family reunions, Mary Elizabeth Malone Park’s 2.21 acres includes a 0.2-mile paved walking trail, playground, benches, and a rental pavilion with picnic tables. You can make a reservation for the pavilion at least 14 days prior to your event.
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The Raleigh Community Center within Harry C. Pierotti Park offers an outdoor pool, eight outdoor tennis courts, an indoor basketball court in a gymnasium, and game room, as well as a wide range of activities and programs, including basketball, flag football, soccer, swimming, and tennis (for adults and youth), while the 25-acre park includes a playground, an outdoor basketball court, and a tennis center.
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This rails-to-trail project turned an unused railroad line into 10.65 miles of paved trails that connect pedestrians and cyclists in Midtown Memphis through Shelby Farms Park to Cordova. Bring your own bike, or rent one from the Hyde Lake Wheel House. © 2013 Shelby Farms Park
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Ken and Freida Lansing have lovingly owned and operated this certified organic farm in Raleigh since 2003, growing everything from purple hull peas, blueberries, to cantaloupe and watermelon, all while offering berry picking, and farm tours where you can view working bee hives and learn how they gather the honey and separate it from the comb.
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A short 12-minute walk from Memphis’s popular Broad Avenue, this park is three acres and has a children’s playground, ball field, and soccer field, with hours from dawn until dusk. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.
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This coffee lounge and skate shop is exactly what it sounds like. Equipped with a professional skate park and a full-scale coffee shop, there’s something for everyone here. You can kick back and enjoy a cup of coffee, ride the pipe, or sign your kid up for skateboarding lessons. Or do all three. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.
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Threading an emerald path through 100 miles of majestic forests, fields, and communities, the Wolf River Conversancy’s purpose is twofold: protecting the drinking water of Memphis while providing recreational opportunities such as canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.
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Not just a park, Gaisman Park’s 22,000-square-foot community center is currently undergoing renovations that when it opens will include a gymnasium with an elevated walking track, fitness center, community room, game room, art space, and a small conference room. The park, pool, and community center are set to reopen in fall 2023. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all rights reserved.
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Adopted by the Grace Church Memphis, Greenlaw Park and Community Center is a 2-acre park that features a playground, outdoor basketball court, open park space, and a community center that has a gym.
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At just over 260 acres, the John F. Kennedy Park in Raleigh holds multiple softball fields, and soccer fields, as well as a 2.8-mile out-and-back trail with a view of Wolf River. A segment of the Wolf River Greenway runs through Kennedy Park, which is a paved, dedicated walking and biking space that will eventually extend up to 26 miles, connecting 22 neighborhoods across the greater Memphis area.
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Ideal for larger get-togethers like birthdays or family reunions, Mary Elizabeth Malone Park’s 2.21 acres includes a 0.2-mile paved walking trail, playground, benches, and a rental pavilion with picnic tables. You can make a reservation for the pavilion at least 14 days prior to your event.
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The Raleigh Community Center within Harry C. Pierotti Park offers an outdoor pool, eight outdoor tennis courts, an indoor basketball court in a gymnasium, and game room, as well as a wide range of activities and programs, including basketball, flag football, soccer, swimming, and tennis (for adults and youth), while the 25-acre park includes a playground, an outdoor basketball court, and a tennis center.
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This rails-to-trail project turned an unused railroad line into 10.65 miles of paved trails that connect pedestrians and cyclists in Midtown Memphis through Shelby Farms Park to Cordova. Bring your own bike, or rent one from the Hyde Lake Wheel House. © 2013 Shelby Farms Park
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Ken and Freida Lansing have lovingly owned and operated this certified organic farm in Raleigh since 2003, growing everything from purple hull peas, blueberries, to cantaloupe and watermelon, all while offering berry picking, and farm tours where you can view working bee hives and learn how they gather the honey and separate it from the comb.
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This lively diner was once the location for the old Broad Ave. Liquor Store. It’s equal parts cozy and kitsch, serving comfort food amidst a tropical setting. Their defining feature is their over-the-top cocktails, such as Jack and the Giant Bomb Pop which includes a topping of whipped cream, a Jack-and-coke spiked popsicle, and adorned with a vibrant chunk of tropical fruit. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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Named for the owner’s “bossy boss lady” grandmother, Muddy, this quirky bake shop is a darling of Broad Avenue for their delicious fresh-baked cookies, cupcakes, and cakes, as well as their warm atmosphere and playful spirit. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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This bubblegum pink establishment is famous for its sno cone supreme, a large Styrofoam cup filled with up to three different flavors and topped with an ice cream swirl. Their list of flavors includes everything from banana to birthday cake, and for the truly adventurous, you can try the more mysterious flavors like Hurricane Elvis or roller coaster. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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Alcenia’s Restaurant provides a festive atmosphere with colorful walls and a warm welcome. BJ Chester-Tamayo opened Alcenia’s in 1997 and created a menu that specializes in making soul food that’s reminiscent of your grandmother’s home cooking. Highlights include fried chicken, salmon croquettes, catfish, pork chops, meatloaf, waffles, fried green tomatoes, cha-cha cabbage, yams, and hot-water cornbread.
Ryan Allen and Blair Perry have combined their love of Memphis music and craft beer to create Soul & Spirits Brewery, a craft brewery that specializes in a diverse range of craft beers that have been inspired by Memphis blues and rock and roll. Many of the beers feature a playful take on the name of the famous song that inspired it. There’s a pilsner called Thirteen Pils after Big Star’s song “Thirteen,” and an IPA called Proud Meri after Tina Turner’s song “Proud Mary.”
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Chef Cole’s Kitchen on Bethel Avenue features an array of mouth-watering staples, including a grilled chicken sandwich, spicy red rum wings, and smoked seasoned crab legs.
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Located between Bartlett and Raleigh, this Mexican food restaurant serves authentic Mexican dishes, including street tacos with the meat of your choice, topped with onions and cilantro, with a side of freshly cut cucumbers, grilled onions, limes and spicy salsa verde and salsa roja.
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This lively diner was once the location for the old Broad Ave. Liquor Store. It’s equal parts cozy and kitsch, serving comfort food amidst a tropical setting. Their defining feature is their over-the-top cocktails, such as Jack and the Giant Bomb Pop which includes a topping of whipped cream, a Jack-and-coke spiked popsicle, and adorned with a vibrant chunk of tropical fruit. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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Named for the owner’s “bossy boss lady” grandmother, Muddy, this quirky bake shop is a darling of Broad Avenue for their delicious fresh-baked cookies, cupcakes, and cakes, as well as their warm atmosphere and playful spirit. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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This bubblegum pink establishment is famous for its sno cone supreme, a large Styrofoam cup filled with up to three different flavors and topped with an ice cream swirl. Their list of flavors includes everything from banana to birthday cake, and for the truly adventurous, you can try the more mysterious flavors like Hurricane Elvis or roller coaster. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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Alcenia’s Restaurant provides a festive atmosphere with colorful walls and a warm welcome. BJ Chester-Tamayo opened Alcenia’s in 1997 and created a menu that specializes in making soul food that’s reminiscent of your grandmother’s home cooking. Highlights include fried chicken, salmon croquettes, catfish, pork chops, meatloaf, waffles, fried green tomatoes, cha-cha cabbage, yams, and hot-water cornbread.
Ryan Allen and Blair Perry have combined their love of Memphis music and craft beer to create Soul & Spirits Brewery, a craft brewery that specializes in a diverse range of craft beers that have been inspired by Memphis blues and rock and roll. Many of the beers feature a playful take on the name of the famous song that inspired it. There’s a pilsner called Thirteen Pils after Big Star’s song “Thirteen,” and an IPA called Proud Meri after Tina Turner’s song “Proud Mary.”
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Chef Cole’s Kitchen on Bethel Avenue features an array of mouth-watering staples, including a grilled chicken sandwich, spicy red rum wings, and smoked seasoned crab legs.
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Located between Bartlett and Raleigh, this Mexican food restaurant serves authentic Mexican dishes, including street tacos with the meat of your choice, topped with onions and cilantro, with a side of freshly cut cucumbers, grilled onions, limes and spicy salsa verde and salsa roja.
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Located in the Broad Avenue Arts District, this social club refers to its craft workshops as “kindergarten for grown folks.” Enjoy a beer while you color your own greeting cards, create holiday ornaments using wood-burning tools, or turn your old glass bottles into upcycled glassware. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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Considered Memphis’s biggest concentration of public art, this festive street party and art walk feature five blocks of delicious food, live music, and art exhibits. The art walk is an annual event that takes place the first weekend of November. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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Representing more than 50 local and nationally acclaimed contemporary artists, this art glass gallery specializes in Judaic gifts and features art glass, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, and sculpture. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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This drive-in movie theater rose to popularity in the 1950s and 60s, and it continues to reimagine itself, offering screenings of comedy shows and double features, pairing classic films like Jurassic Park and Jaws. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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The Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum is a walk-through Memphis’ turbulent history. From 1855 until the abolition of slavery, Jacob Burkle, a stockyard owner, and abolitionist, lived in a modest home that provided refuge for runaway slaves. The home is now the site of the museum and reveals in its damp cellar, trap doors, and hidden passages a glimpse of the dangerous journey that fugitive slaves were compelled to embark on in order to gain their freedom.
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Located in the Broad Avenue Arts District, this social club refers to its craft workshops as “kindergarten for grown folks.” Enjoy a beer while you color your own greeting cards, create holiday ornaments using wood-burning tools, or turn your old glass bottles into upcycled glassware. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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Considered Memphis’s biggest concentration of public art, this festive street party and art walk feature five blocks of delicious food, live music, and art exhibits. The art walk is an annual event that takes place the first weekend of November. © 2022 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
Learn more
Representing more than 50 local and nationally acclaimed contemporary artists, this art glass gallery specializes in Judaic gifts and features art glass, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, and sculpture. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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This drive-in movie theater rose to popularity in the 1950s and 60s, and it continues to reimagine itself, offering screenings of comedy shows and double features, pairing classic films like Jurassic Park and Jaws. © 2023 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; all rights reserved
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Opened in 2020, this 65-acre multifunctional “center of Raleigh” includes a major skate park, a pond with a scenic walking trail, and the Raleigh Memphis Public Libraries branch, as well as a second-story rooftop observation area overlooking an adjacent lake.
The Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum is a walk-through Memphis’ turbulent history. From 1855 until the abolition of slavery, Jacob Burkle, a stockyard owner, and abolitionist, lived in a modest home that provided refuge for runaway slaves. The home is now the site of the museum and reveals in its damp cellar, trap doors, and hidden passages a glimpse of the dangerous journey that fugitive slaves were compelled to embark on in order to gain their freedom.
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