Cooper-Young Historic District Travel Guide
Memphis
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Popular places to visit
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.
Beale Street
With iconic landmarks, historic buildings and live music venues, Beale Street, "the Home of the Blues" is Memphis as it was at the turn of the 20th century.
FedExForum
Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
University of Memphis
Explore the campus of University of Memphis as part of your travels around Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Memphis Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Memphis Zoo home during your holiday in Memphis? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
National Civil Rights Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Civil Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Game at FedExForum
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Top hotels in Cooper-Young Historic District
Hu. Hotel
This hotel is so amazing! It was clean, classy, and chic. Ebony was soooo nice and helped us feel comfortable after we left a ghetto hotel in the middle of the night and came to them. She felt like a new best friend! I wish I had her number just so I could keep in touch. She is personable, friendly, ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Clean spacious room, very nice/helpful front desk staff.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
We had a room with wet carpet. But once we were reassigned a new room, we had a great stay. Courteous staff. Clean hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
The only issue was the vomit on the bottom of the bathroom door near the toilet.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Clean rooms, valet parking was fast and all the staff was very courteous
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland
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Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Cooper-Young Historic District
Central Gardens
Though Central Gardens may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Minglewood Hall and Overton Square.
Midtown
Theatres, live music and museums are some highlights of Midtown. Make a stop by Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring.
Crosstown
When in Crosstown, you can plan a visit to Minglewood Hall and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
University District
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Memphis Museum of Science & History or Galloway Golf Course.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
