East Memphis Travel Guide
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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 entertainment choices.
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.
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.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in East Memphis
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis
The workers, they were very helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hu. Hotel
My room looked clean at first glance. Then I noticed glitter everywhere. It was in the dresser drawers, stuck in between bathroom tiles, between wall and nightstand and between the window glass and frame. There were lose tiles hanging on for life and all the fabricated features could really use a ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Ok
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
The exterior view room actually was overlooking the cash register area and not actually outside.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Memphis Vitality Hotel
After reading the reviews I was a little skeptical but here’s my honest review! I stayed here for the weekend for my birthday trip. Smelled amazing when I walked in, there was a gentleman Chris waiting to assist me with anything I needed! The pool was very clean, enjoyed the hot tub! Room was 10/10 ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Absolutely wonderful!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Memphis
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.
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.
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.
Evergreen
While Evergreen isn't home to many top sights, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Minglewood Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
