Need a vacation from your typical vacation? In Memphis, you can watch exotic animals play and ducks march, visit museums where you won’t hear “don’t touch,” take a riverboat ride into the sunset and cruise around town with local guides. Come and feel like a kid again. Clockwise from top left: Julian Harper, Julian Harper, Julian Harper, Allen Gillespie Soultrips for the My Big Backyard @ MEMPHIS BOTANIC Amid acres of specialty gardens, discover My Big Backyard, a playground and family-oriented garden with more than a dozen unique areas for actively enjoying the outdoors. Children's Museum OF MEMPHIS Kid-approved for its H2OH! Splash Park , Grand Carousel , accessible playground, jet and fire engine that invite climbing, and a "Go ahead and touch everything" approach to exhibits. SPECTACULAR SHOPPING Browse wares from local makers at boutiques and shops in entertainment districts like South Main , Cooper-Young , Broad Avenue and Overton Square . For outdoor gear, head to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid . Get your décor fix at IKEA . Find kid-friendly hotels memphistravel.com/family-hotels 14 More family fun memphistravel.com/family-fun Feelin' Memphis primate Family
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