Central Midtown Travel Guide
Memphis
Visit Central Midtown
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.
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 fascinating museums.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Central Midtown
Hu. Hotel
Lovely building rooms. Great staff Roof top was amazing
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Adjacent to Graceland
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
it is absolutely ridiculous that this hotel charges a “resort fee” . there is no resort. no pool, nothing. if u want more per room charge more but this mickey mouse stuff is dumb. in addition, u should clearly state this Before a reservation is placed
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Bellman and car valet wee terrific. Front staff was also great.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
Hotel was a nice, clean and very friendly. Valet for the vehicle was good. Thirty Five dollars was a bit much. Other than that no complaints
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Peabody Memphis
What a wonderful dtay.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Midtown
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
