Educate all members of your family about fire safety and how to survive a fire at the Fire Museum of Memphis. Besides learning these techniques, you can also explore the turn-of-the-century firehouse and learn about the history of the Memphis fire department. Climb on a fire truck, slide down the fire pole and try on firefighter gear.
Whether you are an experienced rider or have never been on a horse before, Shelby Farms Stables can bring out your inner horse whisperer. Join a guided tour through the woods behind Beaver Lake. These hour-long trail rides are fun for the whole family. Those more serious about riding can also take riding lessons at the stables.
Children and parents alike will delight in My Big Backyard Children's Garden located in the Memphis Botanic Garden. The huge playground incorporates its structure into nature, stringing up rope bridges between trees and sculpting plants into shapes children can play on. Cool off during the summer months with the new water features, such as the artificial thunderstorm. This attraction has all of the necessary components for some fun in the sun.