Downtown Memphis Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 great live music.
Peabody Ducks
Find out about the history of Memphis with a stop at Peabody Ducks. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
AutoZone Park
Catch an event at AutoZone Park during your trip to Memphis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
The Peabody Memphis
You can learn about the history of Memphis with a stop at The Peabody Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Top hotels in Downtown Memphis
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Bars were good - no free breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hu. Hotel
Staff was great, room was clean, beds were comfy! Easy walk to beale st
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Our room window was by main street. Motorcycles, hemi's racing all night. Gun shots nearby, but there was security there. Overall OK
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
ARRIVE Memphis
The staff is always wonderful - so polite, so fun. The night time valet sucked but the daytime guy was super sweet and always had our car waiting downstairs, on time. The room itself was spotless clean and beautifully decorated. This will always be my go to hotel when visiting family in Memphis.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown by IHG
The room was very clean, and the staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
AC and heat work great
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Memphis
South Main
While visiting South Main, you might make a stop by sights like Blues Hall of Fame Museum and Railroad & Trolley Museum.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
Pinch District
If you're spending some time in Pinch District, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion are top sights worth seeing.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
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.
Harbor Town
Harbor Town might not have many top sights, but Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Cannon Center for Performing Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
