Crosstown Travel Guide
Memphis
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 fascinating museums.
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
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 Crosstown
Hu. Hotel
The staff was very nice and helpful, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, the property itself was just okay. You can tell they’ve tried to make renovations, but some of the older parts still show through. It wasn’t terrible, but it also wasn’t great. Overall, would I stay here again? Probably ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
The atmosphere is wonderful. Everything is nice and clean. The only real issue is there was no coffee available for guests. Even in the cheapest hotels, there's always been coffee...at least in the morning. There was a little bodega type coffee place inside... that charged $4 for a large drip coffee. ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
There was a few items required in our room, which were brought up promptly. Valet parking was excellent. Breakfast buffet was great and very good customer service.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Very nice rooms. However I never could get more than one face towel at a time.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Beautiful hotel with great music in open areas. The hotel location is great… just walk to Beale street for music culture and food😊. If you enjoy multiple live music choices at your fingertips this is a spot for you.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Breakfast is no longer included, parking and resort fees of $20 each per night NOT included, carpet slightly threadbare in our room, lighting very dark, no full length mirror, fridge didn’t shut properly. Disappointed.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Crosstown
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.
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.
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.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
North Memphis
Visitors to North Memphis like its bars and churches, and Burkle Estate is a sight worth a stop.
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.
