Memphis Attractions

Memphis Botanic Garden

The Memphis Botanic Gardens are a sensory delight through which to stroll at any time of year. The 96-acre site at Audobon Park, in the east of the city comprises 22 formal gardens each focussing on a theme or species, ranging from a tranquil Japanese garden to the magnificent Municipal Rose Garden, an organic vegetable garden and a tropical conservatory. Highlights are the Ketchum Memorial Iris Garden, at its best in April and May, and a Sensory Garden designed to be enjoyed by the disabled.

Address: 750 Cherry Road; Website: www.memphisbotanicgarden.com; Telephone: (901) 576 4100; Opening time: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm (3 April to October); Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.30pm, Sunday 11am to 4.30pm (November to 2 April); Admission: $5 (adults), $3 (children 3-12)