Memphis Weekend With Kids

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Memphis is home to Elvis, the Blues and Gibson Guitar Company. But don't leave the kids behind when you come for a fun weekend. You'll find plenty of family fun in Memphis. Visit the grizzly bears at the zoo, pretend to be a pilot at the Children's Museum, watch an IMAX movie at the Pink Palace, then go splash in a mock-up of the Mississippi River on Mud Island. Hey, don't forget to taste some ribs for me.

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Mud Island River Park
Where can you find a scale model of the Mississippi River? At Mud Island River Park on the banks of the mighty river in Memphis. Trace the course of the Mississippi as it meanders through the South. Kids of all ages are allowed to wade in the water and play in the fountains. Who knew that geography could be this much fun?
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Children's Museum Of Memphis
The Children's Museum of Memphis is all about hands-on fun. Located in a former the former National Guard Armory, the non-profit museum educates through play. Older kids will enjoy the Going Places exhibit that includes a flight simulator, wind tunnel, hot air balloon, air control tower and airplane cockpit. Admission: Ages 1 - 100 $10... More >
The Children's Museum of Memphis is all about hands-on fun. Located in a former the former National Guard Armory, the non-profit museum educates through play. Older kids will enjoy the Going Places exhibit that includes a flight simulator, wind tunnel, hot air balloon, air control tower and airplane cockpit. Admission: Ages 1 - 100 $10, children under 1 receive free admission.
Even the kids will enjoy the finger licking ribs at Charles Vergos' Rendevous.
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Pink Palace Museum
The Pink Palace is a collection of Memphis museums. The complex includes a science center, planetarium, nature center and history museum. But my favorite is the CTI IMAX Theater. Admission varies depending on which museum package is purchased.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Beale Street
Staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites on Beale Street puts you in the heart of the Memphis action. I normally wouldn't recommend a downtown hotel for a family weekend but this is just too convenient. Ask about the family package - they offer one.
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The Rendezvous
You cannot come to Memphis without tasting barbecue. Even the kids will enjoy the finger licking ribs at Charles Vergos' Rendevous. You can walk there from the Hampton Inn & Suites - Beale St.
Trace the course of the Mississippi as it meanders through the South.
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Donna Hull
Donna Hull
Tucson-based freelance writer, Donna Hull, specializes in travel and human interest content for online and print publications. You'll also find her travel advice for active baby boomers at My Itchy Travel Feet, The Baby Boomer's Guide to Travel. And, she should know because she is one. A bit of a princess, Donna appreciates luxury travel, including small ship cruising. But that doesn't stop her from hopping into a jeep with her husband to explore the trails of the Southwest U.S. What's next? How about snow-shoeing in Montana?
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