University District Travel Guide
Memphis
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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.
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.
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums 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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Game at FedExForum
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Top hotels in University District
Hu. Hotel
Room was cleaned but needs updating. Parking is awful. View from room was great!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Clean Room, Friendly staff. The Rooftop Bar Beck & Call 9 out of 10 Drinks were amazing as well as the food. Most definitely will be booking again in the near further.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
We have stayed here multiple times and Always enjoy it!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Memphis Vitality Hotel
There was only 1 working elevator for the rather large hotel. We were on the 9th floor so it was quite a pain. The keycard system on your phone is a great idea, but ours was very tricky to unlock the door. It took 5-6-7 times to get it scan correctly.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Peabody Memphis
This place had everything. Including duck, ducks and more ducks. There were ducks everywhere. It was absolutely the perfect place with all sorts for little surprises!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland
Higher toilets
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University District
East Memphis
Travellers to East Memphis praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Theatre Memphis and Memphis Botanic Garden.
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.
Evergreen
While Evergreen isn't home to many top sights, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Minglewood Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
