Burke's Book Store provides a home for wild, homeless books. Check out the second-hand and rare book selections, as well as a handful of newest novels fresh off the presses. This charming independent bookstore is said to be one of the oldest in the country, having opened in 1875.
Head to Putt-Putt Golf for 40 acres of attractions and fun! Little ones will love rides, and older children and adults will have a blast playing laser tag. Putt-Putt Golf has putt-putt, go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, ropes course and an arcade. There is even a virtual rollercoaster.
Learn about a featured African country at Memphis's Africa in April. This unique event brings African dignitaries, ambassadors, and culture to the area through events and workshops. Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival, Inc. works hard to bring training sessions, networking opportunities and marketing outlets to this festival and to various events throughout the year.
Take in the beauty of the art and artifacts housed at the Art Museum at the University of Memphis. AMUM offers exhibition space for the University's Department of the Arts as well as other traveling exhibits. The museum also houses a number of permanent collections, such as drawings, paintings, sculptures and various global antiquities.