MEMPHIS KEY MAGAZINE - SHOPPING

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

MOTHER HUBBARD'S CUPBOARD 5788 Stage Rd. at Bartlett Blvd., 901-216-7070. Upscale collectibles and antiques, including antique jewelry, art glass, clocks & more. Also offering appraisals, trading assistance, consignment sales & internet sales. An accredited member of International Society of Appraisers. Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visa, MasterCard & Discover.

APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

MISTER HATS, 113 S. Highland at Poplar, 452-2099, or www.mrhats.com, - Map C-8.  Most complete hat shop in the Mid-South, has such brands as Bailey, Borsalino, Dobbs, Kangol, Stetson, Tilley.  Also a selection of neckties & cuff links.  Open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; all major credit cards.

ART GALLERIES

THOMAS KINKADE GALLERY, Wolfchase Galleria, 2760 N. Germantown Pkwy, #112, 257-1212 - Map A-10.  Specializing in limited edition canvas lithographs and a wide variety of gifts & collectibles.  Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun.  Major credit cards accepted.

ARTS & CRAFTS

CHECKERBERRY SHOPPE, 2247 S. Germantown Rd, 754-3601, Map D-10.  Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  In Old Germantown, a creative outlet with old-fashioned originality & hospitality, features handmade pottery, baskets, quilts, dolls, Boyds Bears & Friends, Cat's Meow, Houses by Shelia & other gift items.

WOMAN'S EXCHANGE TEA ROOM & GIFT SHOP, 88 Racine, 327-5681, Map C-7.  Delicious, home-cooked luncheons, menu changed daily, beverage & dessert included, no tipping.  Served 11 :30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Also unique gift shop with fine crafts, beautiful handmade children's clothes, toys, linens & unusual gifts.  Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

CASINOS

HOLLYWOOD CASINO GIFT SHOP 1150 Casino Strip Blvd., , Robinsonville, MS, 1-800-871-0711 - Map G-1.  Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.

DAY SPAS

DAYSPA 664 - 68 Union Ave., between Front St. & the Main  St. Mall. 901-526-7556. Body wraps, Brazilian waxing, facials, hot stone massage, manicure, massage therapy, pedicure & sunless tanning. Gift certificates available. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.

DOG RACING

SOUTHLAND GREYHOUND PARK.  Live greyhound racing, I-40 & I-55, W. Memphis, AR,  Map C-1. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. Post time 7:30 p.m. Mon., Wed., Sat. Post time 1:00 p.m.  Thoroughbred & greyhound simulcast daily except Sun.  Call for schedule 870-735-3670.

FLORISTS

THAT'S LOVE FLORIST 3604 Park Ave., 901-323-0130. A full-service flower and gift shop that has unique floral designs, innovative event design, exquisite wedding creations and dazzling customer service. We deliver quality worldwide. Order today, 901-323-0130 or online, www.thatsloveflorist.com.

GOLF

CHEROKEE VALLEY GOLF CLUB, 6635 Crumpler at Goodman Rd. & Hwy. 78, Olive Branch, MS, 901-525-4653, 662-893-4444.  Just minutes south of Memphis, 30 minutes from Tunica casinos, one of Mississippi's top 5 golf courses.  Course features Bentgrass Greens, Zoysia Fairways, full practice facilities, pro shop, Player's Grill, golf instruction, meeting & banquet facilities.  Tee times required on weekends; suggested at all times.

PLANTATION GOLF CLUB, 9425 Plantation Rd., off Germantown Ext./Riverdale, Olive Branch, MS, 901-525-2411, 662-895-3530.  Just minutes south of Memphis, 30 minutes from Tunica casinos, one of Mississippi's top 5 golf courses features Zoysia Fairways, Bentgrass Greens, full practice facilities, pro shop, Player's Grill, golf instruction, meeting & banquet facilities.  Tee times required on weekends; suggested at all times.

INTERNET PROVIDERS

GUESTVELOCITY BY WORLDSPICE TECHNOLOGIES, 901-843-9300, 866-466-7733, GuestVelocity.com.  High-speed, wireless Internet access for hotel guests, 50 times faster than dial-up, offering access to e-mail, VPN (Virtual Private Networks), home networks, Instant Messaging and the Internet.  Compatible with laptops with either standard Wi-Fi (802.11) wireless capability, or standard hardwired Ethernet port.   Tech support for guests is available 24/7.

MUSEUMS

PEABODY PLACE MUSEUM,119 S. Main St., Pembroke Sq., concourse level, 523-ARTS, www.belz.com.  Home to one of the most extensive collections of Asian art in the country.  See large jade sculptures, intricate ivory carvings, enamel work & other semiprecious stonework.  On sale at the gift shop: jade & cloisonnÇ jewelry, silk robes & slippers, various panda collectibles, & Chinese handmade clay teapots.  Dynasty Room may be reserved for meetings & special events.  Open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.  Admission $5 adults, $4.50 senior citizens, $4 for students.

STAX MUSEUM OF AMERICAN SOUL MUSIC 926 E. McLemore Ave, 901-942-SOUL (7685), www.soulsvilleusa.com., Map D-4.  Less than 3 miles from Beale St., the neighborhood studio that gave us Isaac Hayes, Booker T & the MGs, Otis Redding, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Sam & Dave, the Staple Singers, the Mar-Keys & more, features more than 2,000 fun & fascinating exhibits.  Hours:  Mar.-Oct.   9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun.  Nov.-Feb.   10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun.

RECREATION

GOLF & GAMES FAMILY PARK, 5484 Summer Ave., 386-2992, Map A-10.  Features 3 Putt-Putt golf courses, 100-plus video games, 100 tee lighted golf range, Go-kart Supertrak & Funtrak, bumper boats, batting cages, Funland for todllers, private picnic area & birthday parties, Route 66 Bowling Game,  Max Flight "Virtual Rollercoaster" & multi-level LaserTron "The Ultimate Laser Action Game".  Individual, wristband or group rates available.  Open year round with seasonal hours.  Call for specific hours.

TUNICA RIVERPARK.  1 RiverPark Dr. off Fitzgeralds Blvd., Tunica Resorts, MS, 1-866-51RIVER (517-4837), www.tunicariverpark.com.  In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, a one-of-a-kind interactive, interpretive center showcasing the legend, life and history of the Mississippi River.  9 a.m.-5 p.m. 7days a week; closed Christmas day.  $5 adults, $4 children 12 & under and seniors 65 & older.  Ecotrail is free.  Call for group rates.

SHOPPING MALLS

PEABODY PLACE ENTERTAINMENT & RETAIL CENTER. 3rd & Peabody Place, downtown between Peabody Hotel & Beale St., 901-261-PLAY.  Entire city block of shopping, dining, movies & music.  22 movie screens at Muvico Peabody Place; great dining & more at Isaac Hayes, Jillian's, Portofino's Restaurant & Ocean Club, Dan McGuinness Irish Pub; shopping at Tower Records, Ann Taylor Loft, Gap, Dapy, Hot Topic, Victoria's Secret & more.  Open 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.; 3 attached parking garages.

SHUTTLES, TROLLEYS

MAIN STREET TROLLEY & RIVERFRONT LOOP, Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA), 274-MATA.  Daily downtown service with stops at Central Station, Beale St., Civil Rights Museum, Mud Island, Peabody Place, Pyramid, Fire Museum, South Main Historic District & more.  $1 each way; 50õ 65+ & handicap; 4 & under free.  Exact fare required.

TOURS

DAVIES MANOR, 9336 Davies Plantation Rd.  Log & chink house, built 1807, early furnishings.  Tours Tues.-Sat. 12-3:30 p.m. when last tour begins.  Season runs Apr. 6-Dec. 6. Nominal admission.  Handicap access first floor.  For information & directions call 901-386-0715.

RIDE THE DUCKS NEW LOCATION: 3rd & Beale, 901-521-DUCK (3825), 877-88-QUACK, memphisducks.com. Explore the Home of the Blues aboard a Duck!  Discover Beale Street, St. Jude Children's Hospital and the National Civil Rights Museum.  See the legendary Sun Studio and The Pyramid.  Then splash into Wolf River Harbor at Mud Island for the perfect view of the Memphis skyline and a relaxing river cruise.  See it all on a Duck   60 minutes of storytelling, and interactive fun.  Frequent departures, 7 days per week from Third and Beale Streets.

GRACELAND 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd., home of Elvis Presley, King of Rock & Roll!  Stroll through Graceland Mansion & see his famous pink cadillac in the Elvis Presley auto museum.  Climb aboard his custom jets, the "Lisa Marie" & "Hound Dog II".  Excellent souvenir shops & restaurants.  Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Mansion tours not available Tuesdays Nov.-Feb. Call for seasonal changes in hours.  Reservations suggested during summer.  (901) 332-3322 or 1-800-238-2000, www.elvis.com.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

YELLOW CAB.  P.O. Box 400, Memphis, TN  38101, 901-577-7777.  Transportation throughout the Memphis area, just a phone call away.  Also chauffeured limousines and sedans, charter buses and vans, and package delivery.