Crosstown Travel Guide
Memphis
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.
FedExForum
Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
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 fascinating museums.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Crosstown
Hu. Hotel
courteous staff, spacious room, nice location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Room was fantastic. Service staff and restaurants and bars were superb.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
We had a lovely stay.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
The room was delightful but the bed it too close to the post. Moving it one foot to the left would have made it easier to get up & go to bed. The coffee was okay; thanks for the hot cocoa. Whoever designed the bed system should put a page of instruction within. Terry said the bathroom toilet seat ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland
Our room was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. There is gated parking.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
It was a very decent place to stay for a couple of days. Really enjoy the view that we had! And breakfast was great as well.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Crosstown
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.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
North Memphis
Visitors to North Memphis like its bars and churches, and Burkle Estate is a sight worth a stop.
Uptown
Uptown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Cannon Center for Performing Arts while you're in town.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
