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.
Built on a former railroad, the 7-mile long Shelby Farms Greenline is part of the Mid-South's latest development in urban parks and trails. This paved greenline serves as a walking, jogging and biking recreational trail. Gardens and greenscaping are scattered along the walkway, providing beautiful scenery in the urban community.
Check out the best, and only, pool hall on Beale Street for a place to kick back and have some fun. People's Billiard Club offers a relaxed atmosphere and is filled with pool tables and big screen TVs playing the latest in sports. The fully stocked bar sells a small menu of items, including pizza.
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.