Central Gardens Travel Guide
Memphis
Visit Central Gardens
Popular places to visit
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable 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 great live music.
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 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.
Wolfchase Galleria
During your trip to Memphis, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wolfchase Galleria. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Top hotels in Central Gardens
Hu. Hotel
Don't bother paying ten dollars for the breakfast. Find a mom and pop place and pay the ten dollars to have something fresh and made to order.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
It’s all about Elvis. Nice property with a great staff. The whole area is a tourist trap but if you are there to see the King you won’t be disappointed.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Peabody Memphis
This is the place to stay in Memphis.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
I truly enjoyed the location of the property.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Parking was poor for oversized vehicles
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Everything was good except the hot tub didn’t work properly and I really looked forward to using it. Also, I liked that Whal Burger offers room service and breakfast, but it would be awesome for the hotel to offer other options such as other restaurants that serves seafood, steak, Mexican, frozen ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Gardens
East Midtown
While East Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Overton Square and Children's Museum of Memphis.
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.
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.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
