East Memphis Travel Guide
Memphis
Visit East Memphis
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.
Audubon Park
After visiting Audubon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Top hotels in East Memphis
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis
"Ready check in and check out with friendly, helpful staff. Room was clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hu. Hotel
"Clean rooms. Great rooftop bar"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
"Very nice place to stay in Memphis!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
"Lots of Elvis decor throughout the hotel and room. Food great. Elvis music and videos. Buses provided to museum across the street including my motorized scooter. Museum houses enormous amount of Elvis memorial. Loved the entire experience."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
"In room hot tub and balcony are very nice. Waterfall shower was amazing. On site food and bars as well as bowling. Overall wonderful place to stay and so many things to do!"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
The Peabody Memphis
"Beautiful hotel! Enjoyed our stay!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Memphis
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 Gibson Guitar Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Whitehaven
The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Whitehaven. A stop by Graceland or Tri-State Bank of Memphis might round out your trip.
Southwind
Southwind is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mike Rose Soccer Complex or TPC Southwind.
South Memphis
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in South Memphis. You might want to make time for a stop at Mason Temple or Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
