Overton Square

“DescriptionCooper-Young is a hip, arty neighborhood with century-old buildings occupied by quirky stores selling rare vinyl, handmade chocolates, custom drum kits and vintage fashion. Artisanal coffee spots share the streets with eateries serving Memphis BBQ, sushi and Italian fare, as well as craft beer bars and boisterous pubs with live music. The Children's Museum has hands-on exhibits like earthquake and tornado simulators.”

“This is a must go and definitely take the whole family. This is the place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. assasination in 1968 in Memphis, TN, the National Civil Rights Museum is a renowned educational and top notch tour.”

“Great park in midtown with lots of space, trees, playgrounds, and dog park.”

“The Brooks museum of art happens to be the largest and oldest museum in the state of Tennessee and within its vicinity it includes the Cafe Brooks, the Brooks museum of art, a grand terrace and the Holly Court Garden. The museum contains 29 galleries showcasing paintings from the Italian Renaissance, Baroque and 20th century artists. It also has a research library of 5,000 volumes and an auditorium. The museum houses an impressive collection of English portraits by Gainsborough, Lawrence and Reynolds as well as contemporary artists such as Carroll Cloar, a Memphis native.”

“You have to go see the place Elvis called home. Explore the beautiful mansion, walk the gardens where he found peace, tour the aircraft that he traveled on from show to show, and encounter Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment complex for an unforgettable experience featuring legendary costumes, artifacts, and personal mementos from Elvis and his family.”