We had a fantastic experience at the Alex Haley Museum. About an hour drive from Memphis, the…read moremuseum was a great trip from start to finish. Very informative and we learned so much about Alex Haley that we didn't know before. Highly recommend.

I admired Alex Haley's work. I desired to meet him before he passed. I love how the movie Roots was…read morereceived by the world, and was not produced from an African-American's point-of-view. Staff were knowledgeable about Alex Haley's professional work and family lineage. They presented facts in an enthusiastic and welcoming manner. Mr. Richard, Mr. Lawrence, and Ms. Elaura were super. They gave me nuggets of knowledge to share with others. I recommend this museum. It is a local gem on a back road in the small, dated town of Henning, TN. I drove through heavy rain and flooded roads to tour the museum. The experience was worth the drive! I am still in awe of Alex Haley's Boyhood home. This museum is to be praised. "Find the good, and praise it!"-Alex Haley

Great stop ... about 40 minute walk through - free and very nice way to stretch our legs. There…read morewere multiple small museum's regarding different artists and we really enjoyed the diversion from the drive. Also small gift shop with Tina logo gear !

This one room school, where Tina attended school is about 90 seconds off the interstate behind the…read moreMcDonald's and well worth the stop. There is a small visitor center right next door with bathrooms, so a really convenient stop. The museum had been refurbished and there are paraphernalia, outfits, books, albums, videos and music playing all things Tina Turner. You could see everything in 5 minutes or stay and really read everything in probably 15 minutes. Cool seeing outfits she wore while preforming various tours. Plenty of parking, free admission and a wonderful tribute to a fabulous preformer. I highly recommend.

Something cool and different to do! We checked this out with our friends while visiting Jackson,…read moreand it was pretty awesome; some of the vehicles are the actual ones from some very famous movies and shows (e.g. The Fast and the Furious, Norbit) as well as some clothing and props. The young man at the front was very friendly and personable. There are two giant warehouse buildings and a small outdoor section to view. My husband, who is a huge movie buff, thoroughly enjoyed this! Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something to do.

This is a great little stop if you are in the area! Great collection of cars and collectibles plus…read moreit's only $10 a person. Gabe was very helpful, super friendly and knowledgeable.

Discovery Park of America in Everett Boulevard, Union City, Tennessee is a big 50 acre heritage…read morepark and 100,000 square foot museum full of history and culture. It showcases galleries for science, military, technology, space, art, history and a lot more. The museum features a 4D earthquake simulation, displays of military aircraft, vehicles, equipment and uniforms, dinosaurs, fossils and prehistoric artifacts, a theater and an observation tower. The heritage park have beautifully extensive landscaped area that have a man made river, waferfall, bridges, and water features. It also built an early 20th century town with a working gristmill and windmill, beautiful gardens, 19th century frontier settlement, 120 year old church, and old train station and depot. A lot of learning experience and knowledge will be gained from the really cool and fascinating exhibits displayed all over the property. There is a fastfood store inside in case you get hungry or thirsty with lots of dining tables and chairs in the airconditioned room. Check it out!

This place was so much fun to visit! It's just far enough away from Memphis to be considered a…read more"trip" but definitely a quick day trip! And definitely worth the trek!!! We went with three different generations of our family and all three had a great time. (And all three generations went down the massive multi-story indoor slide!!!) The grounds are LOVELY and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to explore all the outdoor exhibits. Our favorite indoor exhibit was the torture chamber! How fascinating!!! And the kids absolutely loved the water play on the highest level! I feel like this is a place you can visit over and over again and not see it all or have a new experience each time. If you're in the area: do give it a try! I bet you'll find something to enjoy.

First time here and visiting from Arizona. It was wonderful and historical. Very detailed and…read morefriendly. Can't wait to visit again!

Surprisingly interesting story. The audo tour was well written. .............. And that's all I…read morehave to say about that.

This is a kitschy little tourist trap in the unlikely spot of Jackson, Tennessee. It is centered…read morearound a restaurant and a museum for trains and the home of Casey Jones. First, I have to confess that I didn't even know that Casey Jones was a real human being, I just knew the name from the Grateful Dead song. But next to the museum, they have the actual home of the real-life Casey Jones. If you have an electric vehicle, there are plenty of chargers on the property to charge your vehicle. I would hazard a guess that there are not a lot of other options in Jackson, Tennessee. This tourist trap is conveniently located just off of the interstate and if you are in Jackson, Tennessee, it is worth stopping by and checking out. All in all, it is a pretty cool place to check out if you are in the area or just passing through. I would give it four stars as an overall rating.

My kiddo loves trains, and the Casey Jones story. So we made a trek to check it out and turned it…read moreinto a weekend. I thought the museum was cool, with a lot of Casey Jones' personal items. Had an engine similar to Casey's that you could check out and take pictures with. Afterwards went and saw Casey Jones house, that was moved from its original location. It wasn't quite as exciting because it had much of it glassed up. Then we went to Casey Jones' actual grave and paid our respects. The grave is not onsite, and it's problematic to get to. I thought the restaurant was nice, and the food was better than expected. Wifey loved the shopping in the village. We had a good time and will go back maybe as a weekend trip.

It was a rainy cold day so we opted for the pink museum. I did not know it had a planetarium. We…read morebought tickets for "our night sky". It was incredibly immersive and very educational. It was a great experience for our family.

The first things I noticed after I sat down in the Sharpe Planetarium were the giant,…read morebarbell-shaped machine in the center of the room and the dozens of projectors circling the room. That, and the disco balls. Sadly, the disco balls weren't used during the presentation of "Bear Tales and Other Grizzly Stories". The lights dimmed, and I leaned back and watched as the star machine and projectors flashed the night sky onto the planetarium's domed ceiling. The current program at the planetarium is about a family looking at the night sky and telling the stories behind some of the most well-known constellations. The current show, "Bear Tales and Other Grizzly Stories", is about 30 minutes long and completely family friendly (it closes with a singalong, too). Following the regular program, Planetarium Supervisor David Maness projected some images of the night sky as seen from Memphis onto the ceiling and pointed out where common constellations are located. He also mentioned that currently (as in, tonight) Venus, Mars, and Saturn will all be visible, though, to the naked eye, they'll just look like extra bright stars. The Sharpe Planetarium has been open inside the Pink Palace Museum since 1979. Currently, there are 16 public and school group shows in the planetarium every week, and usually a few special private shows (the planetarium can be rented for the evening). The planetarium's shows change about every three months, which keeps them seasonally appropriate - the constellations that are in the spring are different from the ones that appear in the fall. The planetarium has shows every week, Tuesday - Saturday. Admission is separate from regular museum admission, but it's a bargain at $4.50 for adults and $4 for kids.

Johnny Cash's boyhood home is not far off of the highway in Dyess, Arkansas and as I was heading to…read morea business meeting in Blytheville, Arkansas, I had to stop and see where one of the most iconic singers of his time once called home (and in his heart would probably always consider home). I travel a lot in business and it is cool to come across these finds. If you ever find yourself in Dyess, Arkansas, I would recommend a visit here.

We're not ones to shy away from quirky tourist stops, and with limited options nearby, we made the…read moreone-hour trek to see Johnny Cash's boyhood home. Tucked in a rundown little town, the experience still felt worthwhile...and let's be honest, the town is definitely capitalizing on the legacy of The Man in Black. But something tells me Johnny wouldn't mind one bit. The visit starts in a modest welcome center with memorabilia and a short film. Then, in classic small-town style, you follow behind the guide in your car about two miles to the actual home. The house is small, simple, and humble, just as you'd imagine a Depression-era homestead to be. It's been lovingly restored and really does feel like a window into Johnny's early life. Afterward, you head back to town to explore another small exhibit focused on homesteading history and a bit more on Johnny himself. It was a perfectly fine way to spend the afternoon, especially if you're a Cash fan or enjoy a dose of Americana. Only disappointment? The t-shirts for sale were kind of blah. Come on, people...give us some merch worthy of an American legend.

This museum has developed thru the years, the director is committed to its curation and is quite…read moreknowledgeable about the history of Blytheville and Surroundings, with an emphasis on the local Indian cultures, also the director has an impressive formal education background along with many hours of field work.

Such a cool museum, highly recommend if you're heading through town. The curator was very…read moreknowledgeable about local history.

Much better than expected! Does anyone know this museum exists? Locals I have mentioned it to all…read morereplied "do what? where?" There is no official admission fee, a meager $2 donation per visitor is suggested on an acrylic box at the entrance. Housing a small collection of regional artifacts; informative displays about the life and everyday items of the indigenous people. A reconstructed Mastodon (a replica from a cast) stands in the entryway, a number of real fossils are on display. "Old Town Arkansas" is a walkthrough display of shops and offices from the early 1800's. This is a kid friendly place with a number of interactive displays and activities. If you don't expect this to be the MET, you will not be disappointed. Yes it is a small place but I really enjoyed the visit and will follow the website to see future exhibits.

Pretty fun and free! Great place to take kids since they have a couple interactive exhibits and…read moresome interesting nooks just for kids. Thanks have some neat facts about the history of the area and its really interesting to learn more about it. They also have a dinosaur exhibit and local animal exhibit(not live animals).