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pl ay get out of town before you go coordinates | 35.1495° n, 90.0490° w baton rouge to
memphis
| 383.9 miles driving time | 5 hours, 30 minutes flying time (btr-mem) | 4 hours, 7 minutes why
memphis
? | famous for the blues and barbeque,
memphis
is a charming southern town with a little something for every member of the
family
. from concerts to the zoo, your trip is sure to include a ton of
family
fun and plenty of good food in between.
memphis
is one stop where you and your
family
will surely have a rockin? time. where to stay see the ducks on parade when you stay at the
memphis
classic, the
peabody
memphis
. the legendary ducks (yes, real ducks!) greet guests each day as they march to the
peabody
fountain. it?s a time-honored tradition that you won?t want to miss. the
peabody
memphis
is located in the scenic downtown area, putting you in the center of all of the action. they offer many different rooms, too, that have all been updated to celebrate the
peabody
?s 150th year. where to eat gibson?s donuts 760 mount moriah road,
memphis
, tn 38117 be like the locals and head to gibson?s for great donuts to start your morning. if you?re in the mood for classics, their blueberry donut is hard to pass up. looking for something even more exciting? try the bacon donuts. if donuts aren?t your thing, gibson?s cinnamon rolls and apple fritters are also crowd pleasers. central bbq 2249 central avenue,
memphis
, tn 38104 voted one of
memphis
?s favorite bbq spots, central bbq offers heaping plates and a
family
-style atmosphere. for a barbecue classic, try the ribs or the beef brisket. and for the kiddos, let them choose between the jr. brisket or something more standard like mac and cheese. top it off with a slice of peanut butter pie. huey?s restaurant 77 s. 2nd street,
memphis
, tn 38103 you really can?t go wrong with a deliciously juicy burger, and grabbing one at huey?s certainly won?t disappoint. try any of their delicious appetizer options like
memphis
original potato skins or fried pickles before feasting on one of their burgers. tempt your tastebuds with the huey burger or the (open-faced) sunshine burger topped with egg and bacon. what to do meet ya ya and the other pandas at the
memphis
zoo. the zoo is one of only four zoos in the us that have giant pandas. if pandas aren?t your kiddo?s favorite animal, the zoo has 3,500 other animals on its 76-acre grounds who are all waiting to see you and your
family
. ?
memphis
zoo.org catch some free live music by heading over to the levitt shell. this iconic
memphis
spot hosts more than 50 free concerts every year, with performances by local bands and famous musicians. if snow is still on the ground during your trip, it?s also a stellar sledding spot for the kiddos. ? levittshell.org no
memphis
visit is complete without a visit to elvis?s home at graceland. take a tour of the mansion to see how the king once lived, and hear various features and stories while on the tour from elvis and his daughter, lisa marie. ? graceland.com see the mississippi from a different view than we have down here while on the
memphis
riverboats. the riverboats offer both 90-minute cruises and dinner cruises, so the whole
family
can enjoy however they choose. the 90-minute cruise gives you a tour of the waterfront of
memphis
, and the dinner cruise offers scenic views and a live band. ?
memphis
riverboats.net retreat from the hustle and bustle to take in the sights at shelby farms park. the park has trails for walking, biking, running, and hiking, and there are plenty of opportunities for water activities. it?s even home to a thriving herd of buffalo who roam the park. while you?re there, stop by the woodland discovery playground. the playground is an innovative space that was designed by kids, for kids. it features six play nests, each focused on a different type of play. ? shelbyfarmspark.org with so much to do, you and your kiddos will be able to experience an entire day at the children?s museum of
memphis
. this kid- friendly environment allows children to lose themselves in the world of playful learning through dozens of interactive exhibits, including the campground, bank, dinosaur dig, american airways, and the doodlebug studio. ? cmom.com
memphis
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