East Memphis Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Catch an event at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium during your trip to Memphis. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Memphis Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Memphis Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Memphis Museum of Science & History
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Memphis Museum of Science & History during your trip to Memphis. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Children's Museum of Memphis
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Memphis during your travels to Memphis. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Audubon Park
After visiting Audubon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Top hotels in East Memphis
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis
"Had to pay an upcharge price for my stay, most expensive hotel I've booked. Hallways smelled, only 2 towels in the room compared to a usual 4, shower head was coming out of the wall"
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hu. Hotel
"The hotel would make for a lovely experience if they did some maintenance . Everything was worn and in some cases dirty - rugs lounges very soiled . The staff were generally not pleasant only one person, a trainee was pleasant and seemingly happy to be there ."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
"Bed was comfortable, room was nice and spacious, lovely shower, Bar was slow with just 1 bartender, chiller in room didnt work and coffee maker was poor. Nice pool, we didnt use food halls."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
"We loved it! Everything about it was perfect!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
"This was a wonderful hotel to stay at. It is centrally located to Beale Street and the riverfront. The staff was so friendly and accommodating! The room was wonderful, clean and we had a great river view. I highly recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
"The staff was not unpleasant. The property was okay-ish; it needs updating. The conference rooms for the conference we attended were okay-ish. The room was okay-ish. it was relatively clean. Overall, the experience was okay-ish, excluding the parking situation. The charges for parking are egregious. ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Memphis
University District
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Galloway Golf Course or Memphis Museum of Science & History.
Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper-Young Historic District is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Memphis Sports & Events Center and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium are some interesting sights nearby to 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.
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.
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.
Raleigh
Raleigh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Raleigh Branch Memphis Public Library and Raleigh Tennis Center.
