Central Midtown Travel Guide
Memphis
Visit Central Midtown
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 romantic 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 fascinating museums.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
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
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Central Midtown
Hu. Hotel
Friendly staff. Hotel is older and needs renovations still. Not what we expected from the pics. Parking is not free.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Lobby Bar evening entertainment.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
Everything was excellent with the hotel. Nice bar and restaurant. Courtious staff.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Everything
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Nice
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland
It’s just an ok hotel. I was expecting a little better, but it wasn’t the worst. You can it’s an older hotel that the company is trying to keep current, but there are signs.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Midtown
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
