King's Kitchen

Formerly the Memphis Cotton Carnival, Carnival Memphis has been around since 1931. This annual celebration consists of a series of parties and festivals similar to Mardi Gras. During the month of June, the Carnival Memphis Association and its krewes select a King, Queen, and Royal Court to reign over the festivities, including parades and events celebrating local industries.

Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Mid-South at the Pink Palace Museum. See the dinosaur exhibit or look at the artifacts from Native Americans and Spanish explorers. Explore the outer limits at the planetarium or watch the newest documentary on the IMAX screen. The museum is jam-packed with attractions that you and the kids won't want to miss.

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.

Step back in time on your shopping excursion at Flashback. This eclectic vintage and consignment shop is known as Memphis's Vintage Department Store. This clean and classy store offers the best in vintage furnishing, accessories and clothing at reasonable prices. Whether your tastes run elegant or funky, you are sure to find something from the 1920's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's or even 90's that you will enjoy.