Crosstown Travel Guide
Memphis
Popular places to visit
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music 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 entertainment choices.
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.
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid during your trip to Memphis. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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 fascinating museums.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Top hotels in Crosstown
Hu. Hotel
Parking is off property but nearby and not free
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
They need to get better staff. Wrong staff for the wrong clientele
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
There was a few items required in our room, which were brought up promptly. Valet parking was excellent. Breakfast buffet was great and very good customer service.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Grand old hotel. Duck parade! Lots of reataurant and bar choices in hotel. 5 minute walk to Beale St. Very nice, comfortable rooms. Reasonable paid on site parking.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Hotel was clean and well kept. Rooms are comfortable and the river view is beautiful.The staff were welcoming and helpful. Good food and drink were available at the bar, and I enjoyed the outside pool. Hotel is located in a good spot to get around to all the museums+ sites.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Everything was good. Need better pillows and more lights in room. A little dusting and mopping wouldn’t hurt the wood floors
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Crosstown
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.
Vollintine-Evergreen
Vollintine-Evergreen might not have many top sights, but Memphis Zoo and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
North Memphis
Visitors to North Memphis like its bars and churches, and Burkle Estate is a sight worth a stop.
Uptown
Uptown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Cannon Center for Performing Arts while you're in town.
