Destination: Memphis, Tenn.

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Courtesy of Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau

A riverboat adventure along the mighty Mississippi river is just one of the things to do in Memphis.

Jun. 8, 2010
By LINKS Magazine

Whether you're headed to Graceland or the St. Jude Classic presented by Smith & Nephew, music and golf intersect at this cultural capital that has been a mainstay on the PGA TOUR schedule for 65 years.

WHERE TO PLAY

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Cherokee Valley Golf Club: This 6,751-yard design, located just over the border in Mississippi, has hosted the St. Jude Monday qualifier. Although the course isn't long, the elevation changes add to the challenges.

Mighty Mississippi

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TPC Southwind

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Mirimichi: Justin Timberlake's eco-friendly course is closed for renovations until July. In response to feedback from players, the course will be softened with changes like less-sloped greens.

Quail Ridge Golf Course: Former Pete Dye assistant David Pfaff created a difficult design featuring elevation changes, tree-lined fairways and a winding creek -- all just minutes from downtown.

WHERE TO STAY

Madison: European elegance meets Southern charm at this 110-room hotellocated a block from the Mississippi Rivers. After a busy day, guests can relax at the rooftop garden overlooking the mighty river.

Peabody: Just blocks from Beale Street, the heart of the city's music scene, this historic hotel dates from 1869. Known for its twice-daily parade of ducks, the Peabody is a Memphis institution.

River Inn: With just 28 rooms, this intimate inn offers classic Southern hospitality in a modern downtown setting that is the perfect base from which to explore the city's attractions.

WHERE TO EAT

Folk's Folly: The best steak in Memphis can be found at this comfortable restaurant with a clubhouse-like setting, extensive wine list and seasonal cuts.

Spindini: With a see-and-be-seen ambiance, this Italian hotspot is known for its wood-fired pizza -- try the pie with lobster, smoke bacon and fresh spinach.

Restaurant Iris: James Beard nominee Kelly English serves up French-Creole cuisine in a space transformed by noted interior decorator Jackie Glisson to evoke another Mississippi river city, New Orleans.