Cooper-Young Historic District Travel Guide
Memphis
Visit Cooper-Young Historic District
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.
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 great live music.
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 fascinating museums.
Things to do
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Cooper-Young Historic District
Hu. Hotel
Helpful staff and a good location for what I wanted
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Room was clean, the property was very nice, and the valet guys were quick and very kind. Nothing extraordinary but solid hotel and experience.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Big Cypress Lodge
The room was beautiful, friendly staff, not much in surrounding areas, could be better food options but all round good stay
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
The Guest House at Graceland
Everyone was very helpful and pleasant! Although going at Christmas I thought the property would have been more decorated and festive … also I wish the Elvis Movies would have been playing through out the day instead of just once a day at 7pm .
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Memphis Vitality Hotel
Very good value for Memphis, the hotel is clean, the staff is nice, has indoor pool, outdoor pool, guest laundry and gym, They also have a little store and a bar that serves food in the evenings. We had the pizza and it was good. A few negatives are no in-room microwave or in-room coffee, but there ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Excellent service and helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cooper-Young Historic District
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.
Central Midtown
When in Central Midtown, you can plan a visit to Minglewood Hall and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Crosstown
When in Crosstown, you can plan a visit to Minglewood Hall and Levitt Shell, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
University District
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Memphis Museum of Science & History or Galloway Golf Course.
