University District Travel Guide
Memphis
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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.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
Things to do
Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission
Memphis Haunted History Bus Tour
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Beale Street Experience Audio App Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in University District
Hu. Hotel
The front of hotel crew — the gentleman assisting with the street check in — luggage, directions to park, and assistance with making a u-turn on a downtown Memphis street — was cheerful and a great ambassador for the hotel. The receptionist was great in covering all the details — and was helpful ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Guest House at Graceland
Airport shuttle was great
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Memphis Vitality Hotel
Excellent customer service, cleanliness, comfortable bed!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Big Cypress Lodge
Staff was great. Lodge was spotless. However, we got there an hour early & they wanted us to pay $50 for early check in. After driving 6 hours to get told we had to wait another hour is aggravating & pointless knowing that our room is ready for us to occupy it. Just another way to get more ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown by IHG
Staff was great, clean and easy service
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Variety of breakfast items, eggs, biscuits, cereal, waffles. Parking is under hotel in the hotels parking garage.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around University District
East Memphis
Travellers to East Memphis praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Theatre Memphis and Memphis Botanic Garden.
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, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and Children's Museum of Memphis are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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.
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 Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
