Rainy weather doesn’t mean you have to stay home! Grab your umbrellas and rain boots then check out these suggestions below.
ENTERTAINMENT & THE ARTS
Whether it’s on a screen or on a stage, the show must go on no matter what the weather decides to do.
- Hit up the Hattiloo Theatre
- Catch a movie at the Malco Theatres
- Attend a show at The Orpheum
- See what’s happening at The Halloran Centre
- Enjoy a movie with Indie Memphis
- Pop in to see a play at Playhouse on the Square
- Take in the local talent at Theatre Memphis
- See local performers put in work at Theatreworks
- Enjoy all kinds of entertainment at GPAC
- Watch the ballet dancers of Ballet Memphis
- Clap for colorful crew at Collage Dance Collective
- See a show and take a class at New Ballet Ensemble
- Catch a concert with Memphis Symphony Orchestra
HIT UP A LOCAL BREWERY OR DISTILLERY
Memphis isn’t just home of the blues, but it’s also home of the brews!
Check out the Choose901 brewery guide to find somewhere to sip.
MEMPHIS HAS A HANDFUL OF BEER GARDENS
- Hammer & Ale: 921 S Cooper Memphis TN 38104
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- Tues-Thurs: 2PM-8PM
- Fri & Sat: 12PM-9AM
- Sun: 1PM-6PM
- Lucchesi’s Beer Garden: 3358 Poplar Avenue
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- Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10:30AM-11PM
- Tues: 10:30AM-8PM
- Fri & Sat: 10:30AM-12AM
- Sunday: 12PM-10PM
- Wiseacre Downtown: 398 S B.B. King Blvd
- Mon-Wed: 1PM-9PM
- Thurs: 1PM-10PM
- Fri & Sat: 11AM-10PM
- Sun: 11AM-9PM
- Ghost River: 341 Beale St
- Mon: Open during Grizzlies Games & Special Events
- Tues: 4pm-10pm
- Wed & Thurs: 4pm-11pm
- Fri & Sat: 12pm-12am
- Sun: 12pm-10pm
TAKE A TOUR OF OLD DOMINICK DISTILLERY
From their toddy to the honey citrus vodka, you’ll surely taste the history that brought about the stories and traditions that have helped take Old Dominick Distillery to new heights.
Book a tour today.
FIND YOURSELF ON A HOTEL BAR CRAWL
Make the most of the many hotel bars that have seemingly popped up over night. From Eight and Sand at Central Station, Bar Hustle at Arrive, the Hu. Roof at the Hu. Hotel, the Lounge at Hotel Indigo, and the Greyhound Bar, there are plenty of tasty eats and drinks waiting to lift your rainy day spirits.
KICK IT AT A LOCAL COFFEE SHOP
Memphis offers a wide range of options for every type of coffee lover looking for a caffeine fix. Find your favorite cup of joe today.
BOOKS & BOOKSTORES
- Snuggle up on a comfy chair and dive into a book at Novel
- Pet the cat and get a book at Burke’s
- Read a book by a local Memphis author like Memphis by Tara Stringfellow
- Head to your neighborhood library and take advantage of the myriad events there (not just books!)
GET THRIFTY
Thrifting is a perfect rainy day activity. Old clothes are cooler, and they save the planet. Hop, skip, and jump your way down Summer Avenue, and find a neat vintage raincoat so you can go for a brooding walk in the rain.
Music
- Learn to play an instrument
- Listen to tunes at the Memphis Listening Lab
- Head to a record store and find your next fav album
SPA DAY
- Treat yourself to a spa day at a local spa
- Get those nails and toezies done at Elle’s or any spot on this list
- Have spa day at home with local products from Boshi Botanicals, Kreme Cosmetics, or Urban Indulgence
Movies
- Watch a Memphis-made movie like one of these
- Attend a movie night at a local spot
Art
- Stop by a local art shop like the Art Center in Midtown, grab some supplies, and bring your art to life!
MUSEUMS & TOURS
Sure it’s really coming down outside, but you can head indoors to learn about artists, activists, musicians, and more that have gone down in history.
BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART
Hours:
- Wednesdays: FREE DAY (10AM-10PM)
- Thursday-Friday: 10AM-4PM
- Saturday: 10AM-4PM
- Sunday: 11AM-5PM
Tickets:
- Free for Brooks Museum members.
- $7 for adults, $3 for students with ID and kids (7-17). Free admission for children 6 & under.
See current and upcoming exhibits here.
dixon gallery & gardens
Not only is it in an old house, but it’s full of art that was probably made by people who love rain more than the average person. Walk around the mansion and think about how cool it would’ve been to live during the Impressionist movement. If you’re feeling especially gloomy, take a walk through the gardens (hopefully with an umbrella, but you do you).
Hours:
- Tuesday-Friday: 10AM-5PM
- Third Thursdays: 10AM-8PM
- Saturday: 10AM-5PM
- Sunday: 1PM-5PM
Free admission daily!
Click here to see what’s going on at the Gardens.
ELVIS PRESLEY'S GRACELAND
Graceland
- Hours: 9AM-5PM daily
- Ticket prices vary. Check out the tour page for details.
- Free admission to the Meditation Garden available daily from 7:30AM–8:30AM.
Graceland Exhibition Center
- Hours: 11AM-9PM (Closed Tuesday)
- Ticket prices vary.
MEMPHIS ROCK N' SOUL MUSEUM
Hours: 10AM-7PM Wednesday through Sunday
Tickets:
- Adults:$13
- Kids age 5-17: $10
- Kids 4 & under: FREE
- Combo tickets, which also includes admission to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Museum at Beale Street and Second Street, available for $18 per person
Book your tour here.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
PEABODY DUCKS
Hours: 11AM-5PM daily
- Ever seen a duck walk a red carpet? Well, you’re about to! The grand lobby of the Peabody Hotel allows space for five North American Mallards to strut their stuff, complete with introduction and visiting paparazzi.
- The Peabody Duck March is completely free and open to all who want to visit.
NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM
Hours: 9AM-5PM Wednesday through Monday
- Tickets:
- $18 for adults
- $16 for seniors 55+ & students with IDD
- $15 for kids (5-17)
- Kids 4 & under: FREE
- Tennessee residents can visit the museum for free on Mondays from 3PM. until closing.
Plan your visit here.
stax museum of american soul music
Hours: 10AM-5PM Tuesday through Sunday
- Tickets:
- $13 for adults
- $12 for seniors 62+, Active Duty Military, and students with ID
- $10 for kids ages 9
- Kids 9 & under + Museum members: FREE
- Admission is free for Shelby County residents with valid state-issued ID every Tuesday afternoon.
Book your tour here.
sun studio
Hours:
- 10AM-5:15PM Sunday through Thursday
- 10AM-6:15PM Friday & Saturday
Tickets:
- $14 for adults
- $13 for AAA, military and students with valid ID
- $13 for youth age 12-18
- $10 for children ages 5-11
Children under the age of 5 are not permitted on the guided tour.
Plan your visit here.
LOOK AT THE OLD HOUSES IN THE VICTORIAN VILLAGE
The houses in Victorian Village are beautiful on their own, but these architectural gems are really elevated with a gray sky and a light drizzle. Travel back in time with a tour of the Woodruff-Fontaine House or the Mallory-Neely House. We bet their original tenants were, and still are, pretty moody.
Garden
- Got a green thumb? Head to local spots like Greenhaus, Palladio Garden, or Dan West Garden Center and grab some greenery
Exercise
- Hit up a local gym
- Dance it up at Cat’s Ballroom
Pets
- Head to MAS or the Humane Society and find your fav furry friend to take home. Foster or adopt!
- What rainy day is complete without the indifferent company of the moodiest housepet of all? If you don’t have a cat of your own, head to House of Mews to chill with some felines, and if the rainy day has you feeling right, you may want to take home a new moody companion.
