South Memphis Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Mason Temple
Find out about the history of Memphis when you take a trip to Mason Temple. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
FedExForum
Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
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
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in South Memphis
Hu. Hotel
Did not eat breakfast
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Just stayed overnight to watch a nearby concert but the hotel was clean and the rooms and property both very nice as well.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Expect hotel, atmosphere, staff friendliness. Room was very nice but bathroom was small
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Great location and clean hotel.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Amazing place to stay from start to finish . Restaurants and staff are amazing
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Room was clean and paring was easy. We were able to walk to where the riverboats were for our tour. Beale street was about 6 blocks away and we walked that as well. The only issue was the elevators. There were two but only one was working and when we got back from Beale St that one wasn’t working ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Memphis
South Main
While visiting South Main, you might make a stop by sights like Blues Hall of Fame Museum and Railroad & Trolley Museum.
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.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
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.
