South Main Travel Guide
Memphis
Visit South Main
Popular places to visit
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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.
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.
Peabody Ducks
Find out about the history of Memphis with a stop at Peabody Ducks. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
National Civil Rights Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Civil Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Things to do
Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis: Entry Ticket to the Edge Motor Museum
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River
Top hotels in South Main
ARRIVE Memphis
Highly recommend the Arrive. The room was super cool, great vibes, and excellent service.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Central Station Memphis, Curio Collection by Hilton
Awesome staff friendly and helpful and awesome location.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Rambler
Staff was great! Very attentive and informative with everything you needed to know from checking in and out to making sure your stay was going well. They had a very quick in response to any of your concerns or needs. The room came with a cheat sheet on how to operate anything in the room and around ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hu. Hotel
Deadrick was amazing, he made the stay worth it. Carpet in room was a lil out dated and the the breakfast could have changed. Maybe switch to bacon some days. But Deadrick made the stay worth the lil things, so attentive to the guess and always had a smile on his face. The clerk that wore the orange ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Big Cypress Lodge
Wonderful, Beautiful!!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
The Guest House at Graceland
Fantastic
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Main
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
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 Statue of Elvis or Orpheum Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
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.
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.
