Shelby Farms Park is one of Memphis’ greatest treasures, and a truly stunning outdoor amenity. At 4,500 acres, it covers an area roughly five times the size of New York City’s Central Park.
It’s an outdoor lover’s paradise, offering everything from wildlife viewing on scenic trails to kayaking in tranquil lakes to exploring the woods on horseback. Here are 10 ways you can enjoy the outdoors at Shelby Farms Park.
Here are five unique tacos in Memphis that you need to try. Shake up your usual Taco Tuesday routine with these tasty twists on our favorite food item. If you're looking for more tacos, check out the Places To Get Tacos In Memphis Guide—and send us your suggestions for additions!
We know Aldo's Pizza Pies for their pizza, obviously, but don't miss their delicious sandwiches. Today I'll tell you about Aldo's take on the Cuban sandwich, called "Cubano" on their menu. Aldo's has two locations, one in midtown Memphis and one in downtown Memphis. Their pizza menus are slightly different, but the sandwich offerings are completely different. You can only get the Cubano at the tiny midtown pizza joint in Cooper Young. They also have an adorable rooftop patio.
July is National Ice Cream Month! Memphis has plenty of delicious ice cream shops, sno cone places, local gelatos, and dessert spots to keep you cool this summer.
Area 51 Ice Cream's two Mid-South locations take the creamy richness of homemade ice cream and mix it with decadent baked goods like cobblers and cookies, or summery fruits like peaches and blackberries. Take yourself out for an ice cream treat at their Hernando ice cream shop, or at the ice cream stand inside the Crosstown Concourse.
Ed. Note: Michael Butler's series on Memphis food trucks continues. Soi Number 9 has a permanent location on the UTHSC food hall at 920 Madison Ave and a mobile food truck. Find Soi Number 9's truck location on their Instagram.
The Stickem truck's menu is simple: they serve food, mostly meat, impaled on sticks.
