Downtown Memphis Travel Guide
Memphis
Visit Downtown Memphis
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
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
The front of hotel crew — the gentleman assisting with the street check in — luggage, directions to park, and assistance with making a u-turn on a downtown Memphis street — was cheerful and a great ambassador for the hotel. The receptionist was great in covering all the details — and was helpful ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown by IHG
Staff was great, clean and easy service
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
The hotel and services were good, room nice, breakfast good.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Did not eat breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
Hotel clean but very old.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Beale Street
Great overall
Reviewed on 1 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 Burkle Estate during your time in the area.
