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WHAT ATTRACTS DAY-TRIPPERS TO MEMPHIS? Memphis’ surrounding communities mix nostalgic town squares, historic sites and inviting parks with original shops, eats and sips. Come explore them, and prepare to be charmed. The Towns 1 ARLINGTON Stroll Depot Square, a 19th-century railroad stop. It’s surrounded by period buildings open by appointment, original restaurants and a general store that’s served the town since 1893. 2 BARTLETT Tour 19th-century Davies Manor Plantation, hike the forested trails of Nesbit Park and witness a barbecue cook-off and car show at the annual Bartlett Festival. 3 COLLIERVILLE From Town Square Park on Collierville’s acclaimed Main Street, enjoy all-ages events, original shops and restaurants, historic sites, vintage rail cars and the nearby Morton Museum. 4 GERMANTOWN From Germantown Performing Arts Center to the Germantown Charity Horse Show, experience an event here or browse the upscale Shops of Saddle Creek. 5 LAKELAND Fish or mountain bike amid wetlands at I.H. Managerial Park. Wind down with seasonal concerts at the park’s amphitheater or nearby Delta Blues Winery. 6 MILLINGTON Discover live music at Old Millington Winery or Shelby Forest General Store near Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park. Mirimichi Golf Course is nearby too.
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