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1930 POPLAR AVENUE > > O V E R T O N P A R K > > MEMPHIS, TN 38104

800.727.1088 > > 901.272.5151 > > WWW.MCA.EDU > > EMAIL: INFO@MCA.EDU

WE RECOMMEND CALLING AHEAD IN CASE HOURS OF OPERATION CHANGE.

visitor guide

Holiday Inn Express Medical Center1180 UNION AVENUE (901) 276-1175MCA preferred customer. Two miles from MCA. ª

Holiday Inn University of Memphis3700 CENTRAL AVENUE(901) 678-8200

Conveniently located on the campus of the University of Memphis. Ask for the MCA rate. All rooms are two-room suites with a living room. ª

The Peabody Downtown149 UNION AVENUE(901) 529-4100

“The South’s Grand Hotel” is located in down-town Memphis. Ask for the MCA Preferred Customer rate. Quote the “PEPRS” number 3738323. Call 1-800-732-2639. ªª

We recommend calling ahead in case hours of operation change.

Rate scale:ª $100–$150ªª $150 and up

Places to stay

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WHILE VISITING MCA AND MEMPHIS YOU MAY NEED

TO STAY AT A HOTEL. SOME ARE WITHIN WALKING

DISTANCE, WHILE OTHERS WILL REQUIRE A BUS OR A

TAXI. PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK PRICES

WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATIONS.

Places to stay

Crown Plaza Memphis Downtown300 NORTH SECOND STREET (901) 525-1800Located in downtown Memphis. Ask for the MCA rate.

Holiday Inn Select Downtown160 UNION AVENUE (901) 525-5491Ask for the MCA preferred customer rate. Three miles from MCA in the heart of downtown. ª

Best Western Plus GenX Inn Downtown1177 MADISON AVENUE(901) 692-9136Ask for the MCA preferred rate. Two miles from MCA. Renovated with a modern feel. ª

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MEMPHIS HAS EXPERIENCED A CULINARY EXPLOSION IN THE

PAST DECADE. INDIAN, SOUTHERN, PACIFIC RIM, CAJUN,

MEXICAN, CUBAN, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE, VEGETARIAN,

BARBEQUE, YOU NAME IT, MEMPHIS HAS IT. AND LUCKY

FOR YOU, MANY OF MEMPHIS’ MORE DESIRABLE DINING

DESTINATIONS ARE ONLY A FEW BLOCKS FROM CAMPUS.

Places to Eat

Boscos2120 Madison Avenue(901) 432-2222Great menu, also a micro-brewery. A stone’s throw from the “Studio on the Square” movie theater. Open until 2 a.m. daily.

Golden India2097 Madison Avenue(901) 728-5111Best Indian in town! Lunch Buffet 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Fino’s From The Hill1853 Madison Avenue(901) 272-3466Italian grocery/restaurant.10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tues. - Sat.

Huey’s1927 Madison Avenue(901) 726-9693Best burgers in Memphis! Live music every Sun. afternoon. Open daily until 1 a.m. and until 2:30 a.m. on weekends.

Tsunami928 South Cooper(901) 274-2556A unique approach to Pacific Rim cuisine in the hip Cooper-Young area.Mon. - Sat. 5:30 - 10 p.m.

Memphis Pizza Cafe2087 Madison Avenue(901) 726-5343Oven-baked gourmet pizza.Fun place to take dates or parents. Tree-shaded outdoor deck and patio. Open daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and until 11 p.m. weekends

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We recommend calling ahead in case hours of operation change.

Sekisui25 South Belvedere Street(901) 725-0005Your favorite sushi bar, as well as traditional Japanese fare.Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dinner 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and until 10:30 p.m. weekends. Early bird special 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. daily.

Central Barbecue2249 Central Avenue(901) 272-9377Slow smoked Memphis Style.Open daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

The Beauty Shop966 South Cooper Street(901) 272-7111Dine where Priscilla had her hair done. Open for lunch Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dinner Mon. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and until 11 p.m. week-ends. Sun. brunch 10 a.m. - 3p.m. Reservations suggested.

Bhan Thai1324 Peabody Avenue(901) 272-1538Casual, unique approach to Asian cuisine in Midtown. Great deck! Lunch Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., dinner Sun. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and until 10:30 p.m. weekends.

Young Avenue Deli2119 Young Avenue(901) 278-0034Great sandwiches, pool, and Foosball in the oh-so hip Cooper-Young area. Open 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.

Brother Junipers3519 Walker Avenue(901) 324-0144Best breakfast in Memphis!Tues. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Sun. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Blue Coast Burrito3546 Walker Avenue(901) 323-3730Fresh West Coast-style Mexican food: “build-your-own” burritos, fish tacos, fresh salads! 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun.

El Toro Loco2617 Poplar Avenue(901) 458-4414Great, cheap mexican food. Open everyday 11a.m.–11p.m.

Bogies Deli Midtown 2098 LaSalle Place(901) 272-0020Wonderful sandwhiches and the best pasta salad ever!Mon–Fri 6a.m.–6p.m.Sat 7a.m.–5p.m.

Pig & Whistle2740 Bartlett Rd.(901) 386-3300Great BBQ. Sun. - Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

The Rendezvous52 South Second Street(901) 523-2746 Memphis’ most famous barbecue in a fun, nostalgic atmosphere. No reservations . Expect a wait. Open Tues., Wed., Thurs. 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.Fri. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Cafe Eclectic603 N. McLean(901) 725-1718Coffee, tea, sandwicheswith an old European cafe feel.Mon. - Sat. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Automatic Slim’s83 South Second Street(901) 525-7948A blend of Southwestern and Jamaican cuisine. Moderately expensive.Mon. - Fri. lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. - Sat. open 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Blues City Cafe138 Beale Street(901) 526-3637Live music nightly. Good Memphis eats. Affordable prices. Happening place! Open 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.Sometimes till 5 a.m.

Gus’s World Famous Hot & Spicy Chicken310 South Front Street(901) 527-4877Best spicy, juicy, fried chicken in the Mid-South! Open daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.,weekends until 10 p.m.

The BBQ Shop1782 Madison Avenue (901) 272-1277Great BBQ! Mon-Sat 11a.m.-9p.m.Sunday-Closed

Sweet Grass937 South Cooper (901) 272-1277 A neighborhood bistro serving low country style cuisine. Mon. ClosedTues. - Thurs. 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. & 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.Sun. 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. & 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Jerry’s Sno-Cones1675 Wells Station Road(901) 767-2659Known by word of mouth. Best sno-cone ever – must try a “Supreme Wedding Cake Sno-Cone”. Open in warm seasons.Tues. - Sat., till 10 p.m.Cash only.

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DIRECTIONS FROM MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT• Follow the signs from the airport onto I-240 West.• Take Union Avenue East exit. Continue on Union Avenue for about 3 miles.• Turn left on Tucker Street. Look for a large buff brick Church of Christ building on this corner.• Continue on Tucker Street, crossing Madison and Poplar Avenues.• Follow straight into Overton Park. MCA is past the Brooks Museum on the right.• Gibson Hall administration building located at 1939 Poplar Avenue

DIRECTIONS VIA I-40 FROM NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE• Take I-40 West from Nashville to Memphis. Follow the signs. Do not leave the expressway route, although you will see alternate directions for I-40. You will stay on the same road which will turn into Sam Cooper Boulevard, passing exits for Perkins Road, Graham Road, and finally Highland Street. DO NOT EXIT! Follow the THROUGH TRAFFIC ONLY signs.• Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard through 2 stoplights until you come to a T-intersection. Turn left on East Parkway.• Go to the next traffic light, Poplar Avenue and turn right. • As you travel West on Poplar Avenue, you will pass the forested area of the park on the right and come upon the golf course area. After you have passed the lighted intersection at Cooper Street, take the first right turn into Overton Park. You will come to a 4-way stop at the golf clubhouse. Continue straight ahead, the college is on the left.• Gibson Hall administration building located at 1939 Poplar Avenue

DIRECTIONS FROM ALL POINTS IN ARKANSAS AND MISSOURI• Take I-55 South from Northern Arkansas or Missouri, I-40 East from Central and Southern Arkansas. Take or continue on I-40 East and cross the Hernando Desoto Bridge (the Northernmost one that looks like an “M”).• At the end of the bridge is an exit for Front Street. Exit South. The next intersection you will come to is Poplar Avenue.• Turn left on Poplar Avenue. Continue on Poplar Avenue for about 4-5 miles to Tucker Street (just past McLean Boulevard). • Turn left at the light and follow straight into Overton Park. MCA is past the Brooks Museum on the right.• Gibson Hall administration building located at 1939 Poplar Avenue

MAKING YOUR WAY TO MCA IS ACTUALLY PRETTY

EASY WITH THESE HELPFUL TRAVELING TIPS. ALL

DIRECTIONS BELOW LEAD TO OUR COZY LITTLE CAMPUS

NESTLED WITHIN MEMPHIS’ OVERTON PARK, WHICH

HAPPENS TO BE SMACK-DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF

AMERICA’S CULTURAL CROSSROADS.

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DIRECTIONS FROM MISSISSIPPI VIA I-55• Take I-55 North into Memphis. I-55 turns into I-240 at a huge multi-interstate interchange, take I-240 West. Do not exit towards I-55/St. Louis signs. Continue straight North on I-240 to Union Avenue.• Take Union Avenue East exit. Continue on Union Avenue for about 3 miles.• Take Tucker Street to the left. There is a large buff brick Church of Christ building on this corner. Continue on Tucker Street, crossing Madison and Poplar Avenues.• Follow straight into Overton Park. MCA is past the Brooks Museum on the right.• Gibson Hall administration building located at 1939 Poplar Avenue

DIRECTIONS FROM EASTERN MISSISSIPPI• Take Highway 78 West through Olive Branch. Highway 78 West turns into Memphis’ Lamar Avenue.• Take I-240 West to Airways Boulevard. Take Airways Boulevard North. Continue on Airways for about 5 miles. You will go past the Fairgrounds where the road changes names to East Parkway.• Soon after the Fairgrounds, you will come to a large intersection at Poplar Avenue. Be careful, there are two sets of lights to watch for here!• Take Poplar Avenue to the left. As you travel West on Poplar Avenue, you will pass the forested area of the park on the right and come upon the golf course. After you have passed the lighted intersection at Cooper Street, take the first right turn into Overton Park. You will come to a 4-way stop at the golf clubhouse. Continue straight, MCA is on the left.• Gibson Hall administration building located at 1939 Poplar Avenue

DIRECTIONS FROM ALABAMA• Take 78 West all the way into Tennessee (this becomes Route 4). Exit onto I-240 towards Arkansas/Little Rock/downtown. • Stay on 240 until you see an exit for Union Avenue. Exit to the right taking Union Avenue East. Take Union Avenue until you reach Tucker Street (you will pass McLean Boulevard and Starbucks and a Walgreens). • Turn left onto Tucker Street and follow straight into Overton Park. MCA is past the Brooks Museum on the right.• Gibson Hall administration building located at 1939 Poplar Avenue

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Memphis Brooks Museum of Art1934 POPLAR AVENUE(901) 544-6200 www.brooksmuseum.orgVisit the oldest and largest artmuseum in the region! Adjacent to MCA.Wed., Fri. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Memphis Zoo2000 PRENTISS PLACE(901) 276-9453 www.memphiszoo.orgMar. 1 – Oct. 27: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Oct. 27 – Feb. 29: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

National Civil Rights Museum450 MULBERRY STREET(901) 521-9699 www.civilrightsmuseum.orgclosed on Tues.Mon., Wed. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.Summer Hoursclosed on Tues.Mon., Wed. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Memphis Rock N’ Soul Museum191 BEALE STREET, SUITE 100(901) 205-2533 www.memphisrocknsoul.orgOpen daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

National Ornamental Metal Museum374 METAL MUSEUM DRIVE(901) 774-6380 www.metalmuseum.orgTues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sun. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Dixon Gallery and Gardens4339 PARK AVENUE(901) 761-5250 www.dixon.orgTues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Graceland3734 ELVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD901) 332-3322 www.elvis.comGraceland is open year round - hours are seasonal. Call for details.

Memphis Botanic Garden750 CHERRY ROAD(901) 576-4100 www.memphisbotanicgarden.comHours seasonal—call for specifics.

Flashback2304 CENTRAL AVENUE(901) 272-2304Deco furniture and vintage clothing.

Wolfchase Galleria2760 N. GERMANTOWN PARKWAY(901) 381-2769Second largest mall in the state. Movie theatre, carousel, restaurants, etc.

Stax Museum 916 E. MCLEMORE AVE.(901) 943-7685April – October: Mon. – Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.November – March: Tues. – Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Beale Street 203 BEALE ST(901) 272-3253

Sun Studio 706 UNION AVE.(901) 521-0664Mon. – Sun., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Places to see

1930 POPLAR AVENUE > > O V E R T O N P A R K > > MEMPHIS, TN 38104

800.727.1088 > > 901.272.5151 > > WWW.MCA.EDU > > EMAIL: INFO@MCA.EDU