Uptown Travel Guide
Memphis
Popular places to visit
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid during your trip to Memphis. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Cannon Center for Performing Arts
Take the family on an outing to Cannon Center for Performing Arts during your trip to Memphis. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music 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.
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.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Top hotels in Uptown
Big Cypress Lodge
"Broken iron board ….. rude guy at the desk of entrance not at hotel desk but ret outside the hotel entrance and issues with tv"
Reviewed on 20 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
Hu. Hotel
"The hotel is very filthy. There’s no emphasis on even keeping the main areas clean. My room was so dirty that I had to be moved to a different room once the hotel was no longer sold out. My friend wasn’t able get a clean comforter for her bed therefore she had no bedsheets to sleep over a three day ..."
Reviewed on 21 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
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
"Warm Welcoming Staff. Helpful with transportation needs. Breakfast in the dining room had a friendly and attentive crew. Food tasty even other meals that I took back to room though a little too much per serving."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Peabody Memphis
"We dod valet parking and it was great. It rained so staying at The Peabody was an excellent choice. There is so much here, you really dont need to leave."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
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.
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.
North Memphis
Visitors to North Memphis like its bars and churches, and Burkle Estate is a sight worth a stop.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
Downtown Memphis
Downtown Memphis is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fascinating museums and great live music. You might also want to check out attractions like Orpheum Theatre or Memphis Music Hall of Fame while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
