Hilton Garden Inn Memphis/Southaven, MS

Experience the great outdoors from above as you feel the rush of diving through the air, the adrenaline pumping through your veins as the wind pushes against your body. West Tennessee Skydiving can help you get that thrill of a lifetime-whether you are a seasoned pro or a first time jumper. Forty-miles east of Memphis, West Tennessee Skydiving offers classes on skydiving and tandem skydiving.

Be awed by some of the best entertainment and arts at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. You can find a wide variety of productions at the Cannon Center. Everything from dance performances-from ballet to folklorico to contemporary-and stand-up comedy can be found under one roof.

For a touch of art integrated into the beauty of nature, visit the Crystal Shrine Grotto. This man-made cave is located inside Memorial Park Cemetery and features the work of Mexican folk artist Dionicio Rodriquez. Ten scenes depict the life of Jesus Christ, but even non-Christians will appreciate the beautiful art and the peaceful ambiance of this grotto.

Take in the beauty of the art and artifacts housed at the Art Museum at the University of Memphis. AMUM offers exhibition space for the University's Department of the Arts as well as other traveling exhibits. The museum also houses a number of permanent collections, such as drawings, paintings, sculptures and various global antiquities.