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ATTRACTIONS
November 22, 2008
MEMPHIS, TN
Memphis Cook Convention Center

Beale Street - One of America's most famous musical streets! Located in the heart of downtown Memphis with three blocks of more than 30 nightclubs, restaurants and retail shops. Music includes traditional Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Jazz and Rock 'n' Roll. Catch a concert at Handy Park or attend one of the annual festivals or parades.

Call 901-526-0110 or visit www.bealestreet.com for more information.

The Children’s Museum of Memphis - The museum is packed with quality informal learning experiences that are both fun and educational. The hands-on, interactive exhibits allow children to discover science, math, health, art and more - in a fun new way. Bring your imagination and create memories to last a lifetime! C is for Creativity... Imaginations soar and blossom. M is for Memorable…Experiences to last a lifetime. O is for Opportunity... Children play, have fun and learn. M is for Mission... The Children's Museum of Memphis creates memorable learning experiences through the joy of play in hands-on exhibits and programs.

Visit www.cmom.com or call 901-458-2678 for more information.

Beale Street Flippers - Watch as members of the Beale Street Flippers turn upside down and backwards - sometimes using only one hand! Their amazing gymnastic skills will knock you off your feet!

CTI IMAX Theatre - Experience the excitement that only IMAX® can deliver. It's a motion picture experience that totally immerses the viewer. The Crew Training International IMAX® Theater is the only IMAX® Theater in the Mid-South. It opened to the public January 21, 1995 and has become a major attraction in the city of Memphis. With a screen 4 stories high, the Crew Training International IMAX® theater experience makes visitors feel as if they are part of the action. In addition, the 6-channel IMAX DIGITAL surround sound system will transport you into the ultimate film experience.

Call 901-320-6320 or visit www.memphismuseums.org/cti_imax-overview/ for more information.

The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum - The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition about the birth of rock and soul music, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world. Located at 191 Beale, on the corner of legendary Highway 61 at the FedExForum sports and entertainment complex, the museum offers a comprehensive Memphis music experience from the rural field hollers and sharecroppers of the 1930s, through the explosion of Sun, Stax and Hi Records and Memphis’ musical heyday in the 70s, to its global musical influence. The museum’s digital audio tour guide is packed with over 300 minutes of information, including over 100 songs, and takes visitors at their own pace through seven galleries featuring 3 audio visual programs, more than 30 instruments, 40 costumes and other musical treasures.

Call 901-205-2533 or visit www.memphisrocknsoul.org for more information.

Memphis Zoo - Memphis Zoo Celebrates 100 Years! The bears are back in town! The Zoo's newest exhibit, The Northwest Passage, features polar and black bears, bald eagles, seals and sea lions. Don't forget Memphis' most famous bears - giant pandas YaYa and LeLe - on loan from China. Features over 3,500 animals, naturalistic exhibits, shows and more.

Call 901-276-WILD or visit www.memphiszoo.org for more information.

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