Ali & Zack
Things To Do
The Peabody Memphis
If you can time it up to see the ducks' red-carpet march from their home on the rooftop to the lobby fountain in the morning or back up to their rooftop home in the evening, you're in for a treat. The hotel's website also notes that duck is not served anywhere at The Peabody and has not been seen on the hotel's menus since its 1981 reopening, quite possibly making Chez Philippe the only French restaurant in the world that does not offer duck.
National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Hotel
Established in 1991, the National Civil Rights Museum is located at the former Lorraine Motel, where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Through interactive exhibits, historic collections, dynamic speakers and special events, the museum offers visitors a chance to walk through history and learn more about a tumultuous and inspiring period of change.
Big Cypress Lodge | Sky Deck
Originally built as an event arena, the Memphis Pyramid was acquired by Bass Pro Shops and transformed into a shopping and recreational experience in 2015. You can ride the country's tallest free-standing elevator up to the sky deck where there is a bar & restaurant, as well as some pretty impressive views of the river and downtown. Note, that it does cost $10 per adult to ride the elevator, but Zack and Ali would say it's worth the trip to the top.
Big River Crossing
Bring your walking/running shoes to cross the Mighty Mississippi and get a view of Downtown from a very cool vantage point. You can access the bridge from Channel 3 Drive/Virginia Ave W Street parking available on Channel 3 Drive Lot parking available in the Martyrs Park lot.
Old Dominick Distillery
Revived pre-prohibition Memphis craft spirits. Downtown distillery & bar open for cocktails, tours, and tastings.
Memphis Zoo
The Memphis Zoo, located in Midtown Memphis, is home to more than 3,500 animals representing 500+ different species. Created in April 1906, the zoo has been a major tenant of Overton Park for more than 100 years. In 2008, the Memphis Zoo was ranked "#1 Zoo in the U.S." by TripAdvisor. The ranking was based on visitor opinions. Since the early 1990s, the Memphis Zoo has invested over $77 million for renovation and expansion. The zoo's animal inhabitants reside in three zones with 19 exhibits, such as Teton Trek, Northwest Passage and China, home to giant pandas Ya Ya and Le Le.
Bardog Tavern
Pancakes. OJ. Bacon. The best shot combination ever? Probably. Treat yourself to a breakfast shot and tell all of your friends back home. Make sure you take them on a stomach full of Bardog sliders or an Island Club (Zack's fav).
The Majestic Grille
A favorite brunch spot of ours, but just as good for lunch or dinner. If you do make it there for brunch, we recommend the Andouille Sausage Frittata & the Crab Cake Benedict.
Catherine & Mary's
Catherine & Mary's brings together Memphis chefs Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman's blend of grandmother cooking, Italian philosophy of dining, and southern ingredients to the heart of the city..