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Memphis Gift Ideas for the Holidays

There’s so much to love about the holiday season, but trying to find the right gift for someone — something they haven’t gotten a million times, something that they’ll appreciate — well, that can be overwhelming. Before you reach for an Amazon gift card (which is super convenient, I know), consider instead giving someone the gift of a memorable experience in Memphis. We’ve put together a list of ideas separated by areas of interest. Leave your own ideas in the comments to help out others who are looking to give unique Memphis-centric gifts.

Caveats

  • This list is not exhaustive. There are more businesses and organizations in each category than what we listed. This is just a starting point to inspire you.
  • There are lots of different price points in here, $10 – $600+. Some of the pricier options can be paid in installments or, you can join forces with a sibling or friend to make it manageable.
  • Some of these have an obvious gifting option while others may require you to ask the business how best to gift the experience to someone else. All the more impressive when you pull it off, right?

FOR THE FOODIE

  • Tastin’ Round Town food tours give you a taste of Memphis while you walk around the city, starting at $85. They have specific tours on Memphis BBQ and Downtown Memphis. Can’t make up your mind? Do the split tour! Book here!
  • A Tour of Tasteabilities is a collaborative effort between two African American women-owned businesses. A Tour of Possibilities focuses on the historical points of the tour and City Tasting Tours introduces you to the culinary side of Memphis.
  • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share is a surefire way to show your support to local farmers, simplify your shopping, and improve your diet. Typically, a CSA share is a box of vegetables, herbs, microgreens, fruit, and even flowers or meat that you pay for in advance and pick up or have delivered to your home on a regular schedule. Check out this guide from Edible Memphis!
  • City Tasting Boxes are filled with locally made treats from your favorite Memphis artisans. Get 10% with no code all December long!
A bottle of Chevemix Michelada with garnish and two Sky Dog beer packs sit on a fence with a "Hecho en Memphis" sign and brewery tanks in the background, ready to kick off your Cinco de Mayo party.

FOR THE BOOZE-IE

  • Memphis Brew Bus – Explore the city’s craft brewing scene with stops at 3 breweries for tastings and tours. Absorb some beer history and local music along the way, $59.
  • Old Dominick Distillery Tour – At just $15, consider adding it as a cap off to your Memphis Brew Bus or Tastin’ Round Town day. You get a full 1-hour guided tour of the distillery, a curated tasting, and a ‘Making the Memphis Spirit’ souvenir guidebook. The Old Dominick gift shop is pretty fun, too.
  • Blue Note Bourbon Behind the Scenes Tour – Get a glimpse into the daily operations of the oldest licensed distillery in Memphis, join the Blue Note Bourbon team for a guided tour offering visitors a fascinating look at the history of bourbon and the art of crafting it
  • Memphis Made Brewery Tour – Brewery Tours are available on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month and begin downstairs in our taproom at 16 S. Lauderdale at 1:00 p.m. The $10 fee* includes the tour, a Memphis Made pint glass, and a beer!
  • Sprock n’ Roll Party Bikes – Winner of TripAdvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards, Sprock n’ Roll Party Bike is a 16-seater bike that is human, party and pedal powered and is equipped with a motor assist.
  • City Brew Tours – Explore the behind-the-scenes of craft breweries while tasting local beer and enjoying deliciously paired food.
  • Tickets to Memphis Brewfest – Get your tickets in advance! Sample a wide variety of craft beers from local and regional breweries.
  • Tickets to The Science of Beer – Coming up January 2026, this is the perfect night of tastings of local brews and delicious Memphis cuisine. Plus, proceeds benefit MoSH’s Education and Community Engagement departments. We love a good cause!

FOR THE ARTSY ONE

LIVE THEATRE

  • Hattiloo Theatre – $140 for a flex-pack of 5 anytime tickets that you can use for any show in the season. Perks are early seating, can reserve seats two weeks before tickets go on sale to the general public, can purchase companion tickets for $20 each.
  • Orpheum Theatre – Season tickets to the Orpheum are never a bad idea. See Broadway shows on Beale Street!
  • Playhouse on the Square
    • Holiday 5-Pack: 5 Tickets – $110
    • 8-Pack Subscription: $200
    • 12-Pack Subscription: $260 
    • 16-Pack Subscription: $320 
    • Patron Level: $470 (Perks: 16 tickets, a portion of your subscription is a tax-deductible donation, discounted rental of facilities, half-price drinks and free sodas at the bar, behind-the-scenes tours and personal invitations to special events!
    • Benefactor Level: $740 (Perks: everything including in the Patron Level + 16 more tickets for a total of 32 tickets!)
  • Theatre Memphis – Season Membership subscribers enjoy the absolute very best seats at every Theatre Memphis performance at the best price—up to 60% off single tickets. Tiered levels of subscriptions. With a Theatre Memphis subscription, you get 15% at Dinstuhl’s, 10% off at Libro at Laurelwood, and 10% off at Venice Kitchen!
  • Germantown Community Theatre – Memberships start at $85

MUSEUMS / GARDENS

DANCE 

  • Collage Dance Collective
    • Adult Dance Classes: Unlimited Monthly Class Pass – $55 Take as many classes as you want within a 30 day period! Drop in rate for all classes is $18 per class. Jazz, Tap, Beginner Ballet, Intermediate Ballet, Contemporary, Flamenco
    • Memberships start at $125. Purchase here.
  • TheatreWorks – Belly dancing, tango, improv, tap, and more!
  • Bendy Beast Fitness – Memberships start at $75/month. Offer a variety of classes: aeriel yoga, flexibility, pole, twerk, aerial hoop, and more! 
  • Prestige Ballroom – Give the gift of dance with this $100 gift card! Choose a wide range of private lessons, group classes, or special events. Call (901) 371-9393 to purchase.
Give the Gift of Dance this holiday season

FILM

  • Like You Film Club – A year round celebration of movies for kids and their families. They host monthly screenings and have an annual film festival! Memberships start at $60/year. Get yours here.

ART MAKING

SEE MORE ART CLASSES IN THE 901

MUSIC

FOR THE THRILL SEEKER / OUTDOORSY ONE

See more ideas for the thrill seeker in your life!

FOR THE BRAINY ONE

FOR THE ONE WHO TAKES SELF-CARE SERIOUSLY

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FOR THE SPORTS FAN

FOR THE ONE WHO “DOESN’T EVEN GO HERE”

They moved away but Memphis still has a hold on their heart. Send a care package of important local provisions starting first and foremost with Choose901 Merch, then consider these things we’ve used before:

Don’t forget to include ice packs or dry ice so the food won’t arrive rancid.

Don’t forget to top off any of these with Memphis gear. The Choose901 Holiday Shop is open until Friday, Dec. 19th. You can also check out this post for even more ideas on where to get cool Memphis merch.

What’s a Memphis experience or uniquely Memphis treat that you would gift to someone or be excited to get? Let us know!

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