Grab a cup of joe at one of Memphis' oldest and most celebrated coffeehouses. Java Cabana, located in the Cooper-Young neighborhood, serves some of the finest beverages in Memphis. Sip on some organic, fair trade coffee or tea as you share a delicious desert. Let the live music or poetry readings set a romantic background atmosphere.
With two lakes and miles of hiking trails, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is perfect for boating, biking and outdoor activities. Enjoy swimming, fishing, horseback riding and disc golf at this beautiful park. Pack a tent and camp among the large oak, cypress and tupelo trees or rent a cabin and enjoy modern luxuries in the woods.
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.