Lakeland Things to Do

The oldest home in Shelby Country, Davies Manor Plantation has been preserved as it was in 1807, when the first European settlers made their way across the Mississippi to head west. Take the family to see what life was like in... more

Under the leadership of musical director Michael Ching, Opera Memphis has developed a reputation for its excellent productions of the classics while also promoting new and innovative American operas. Performances, staged in the... more

The Goldsmith Civic Garden Center provides resources for local gardeners, as well as showcases art and horticultural exhibits. A permanent collection of Boehm porcelain is worth a visit in itself and you may find an iris show o... more

Expanding over 96 acres of East Memphis, these garden collections attract visitors aplenty. For a nominal fee (or free on Tuesdays), tourists and locals can wander through the grounds. Highlights include the Sensory Garden, des... more

Longtime gallery owner Lisa Kurts represents regional and national artists in a range of media, most often paintings and two-dimensional works. Look for her space next to an interior decorator's office just north of Popl... more

The South's finest collection of French and American impressionist and post-impressionist artworks is the highlight of this exquisite little museum. The museum, art collection, and surrounding 17 acres of formal and info... more

Located close to the University of Memphis, this cavernous club is a popular college hangout with two stages -- one large, one small. There's live rock, mostly by local and regional acts, most nights of the week. Funk an... more

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra does not have a permanent home yet, although a downtown performing arts center is in the works. For now, the orchestra plays in a variety of venues, from the lovely Dixon Gardens to the historic E... more

Here Middle Eastern and Greek food combines with belly dancing performances on the weekends. The fairly limited menu has favorite Middle Eastern and Greek specialties. The baba ghanoush and tabbouleh are especially good, and ca... more

An inspired European country village experience, Eston Salon Spa offers state-of-the-art facilities in a serene setting. This spa and salon's pampering garnered it a Best of Memphis Award from The Memphis Flyer and Women's News... more