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.
Be moved by the union of words and music at the Opera Memphis. Charted in 1956 by a group of Memphians interested in producing regional opera, Opera Memphis successfully produces three operas each season, as well as hosting special events and reaching out to the community through educational programs.
Indulge in your sweet tooth with Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company. This locally owned and operated candy company has been making Memphis a little sweeter since 1902 with goodies like chocolates, truffles, fudge and chocolate covered fruit. Visitors to the Mid-South may want to enjoy a few southern favorites.