Downtown Memphis Travel Guide
Memphis
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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.
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.
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 great live music.
Orpheum Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Orpheum Theatre, a popular theatre in Memphis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 great live music.
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.
Things to do
Memphis: Entry Ticket to the Edge Motor Museum
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis: Haunted Memphis Bus Tour
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Memphis
Hu. Hotel
Deadrick was amazing, he made the stay worth it. Carpet in room was a lil out dated and the the breakfast could have changed. Maybe switch to bacon some days. But Deadrick made the stay worth the lil things, so attentive to the guess and always had a smile on his face. The clerk that wore the orange ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
The front desk staff were very friendly and accommodating, specifically NaTasha. I am vegan and was blown away the chef made me off the menu food to eat.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Clean room, easy checking, friendly staff, quick response to requests, great breakfast, comfortable beds, close to convention center, view of Mississippi River from the window. Overall a great experience.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown by IHG
This was a nice hotel in a good location. The staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
The Westin Memphis Beale Street
Very clean and perfect location
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Beale Street
Great location. Breakfast staff were awesome.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Memphis
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
South Main
While visiting South Main, you might make a stop by sights like Blues Hall of Fame Museum and Railroad & Trolley Museum.
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.
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.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
Mud Island
Get to know Mud Island by checking out its river views, live music and theatres. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid or Cannon Center for Performing Arts during your time in the area.
