Step into this old house on Union Avenue, and you might be surprised. This family-owned frame shop and gallery showcases original and investment-quality art along with children's art and everything in between. Providing frames made with quality craftmanship is another of the reasons for the shop's great success.

DOWNTOWN. Located on historic Beale Street since 1876, this general store is a Memphis institution. The inventory includes everything from kitchen flatware to overalls and knick-knacks. Be sure to visit as you'll feel as if you have stepped back in time and are visiting the only store in a small town ­ especially if you deposit a nickel into the candy machine! Great place for purchasing souvenirs to take back to friends and family. You need to pay the old-fashioned way, too ­ no credit cards accepted!

MIDTOWN. If it is the third weekend of the month and antiques and collectibles are your thing, then be sure to hit this event. Over 900 dealers occupy four buildings and outdoor grounds. After perusing such a wide variety of goods, you will be sure not to leave empty-handed. Admission is $3 per car.

DOWNTOWN. Elvis and B.B. King are two musicians that helped make Memphis the music city it is today. Leaving this city without buying a souvenir CD is pretty close to being criminal! This Beale Street shop offers everything you would want, including those must-have have posters and T-shirts.

DOWNTOWN. Funky and unique, this gift and apparel shop is open late and is located right in the middle of the Beale Street fun and bars. Check it out.