High Cotton Brewing Company puts Memphis on the beer map, with its collection of succinct Southern-inspired brews. If you're a fan of beer, this is the place to be, its cozy taproom and fabulous collection of brews makes it one of the most loved places in the city. At the taproom you can sample some of the finest beers, along with a few seasonal and rare brews. The brewery also organizes tours, wherein visitors can get glimpse of the meticulous procedures of crafting a pristine batch of beer.
Located in the buzzing neighborhood of Cooper-Young, Memphis Made Brewing Co. is responsible for a chuck of the city's excitement. Makers of some of the finest brews available in the city, this brewery never fails to keep its fans happy, by producing a fresh, new variant of beer each year. A Dimly lit space, with a typical pub ambiance, the taproom is the scene of absolute excitement. Here you can sample some of the fine brews on available tap, before purchasing a bottle of which you enjoyed the most. From German-style Kolsch beer to all-American craft, no matter what your preference, this brewery will sure have one to suit it.
If you wanted to see how Memphis looked like about six or seven decades earlier, Withers Collection Museum & Gallery is the right place to head to. The museum has a wide and varied collection by Ernest C. Withers. There are photographs that represent the city's political dynamics, African-American lifestyles, and the changes in the social lives of people. The museum offers guided tours and group tours as well.
Not so much a museum as an educational indoor playground, this place is full of interactive activities for kids. Youngsters can climb a skyscraper, explore a fire engine or "ride" a police motorcycle. Children especially love the miniature grocery store, where they can push their carts and "shop" for staples, and the playing bank, where they can write checks. Special exhibits and activities are also offered every month, including puppet shows and live music.
In honor of the ancient Egyptian counterpart to the modern American city of Memphis, the local university maintains a museum featuring a good representation of the usual items from the City by the Nile, including a mummy, papyrus, and various implements and household goods. Another permanent exhibit is the Spirit of Africa, which has artifacts and sculptures from West Africa. In addition - and somewhat unexpectedly - the museum houses an interesting collection of miniatures of American furniture and a good smattering of American and European prints.
The Burkle Estate which is also known as Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum is a historic one. Built in 1849, some historians believe this estate was part of the Underground Railroad network which was set up to free the slaves and help them. This house is now open to the public and guided tours are offered explaining and educating them about the life and times of the slaves and this house. With the furnishings and relics well maintained, this house is worth a visit.