Downtown Memphis Travel Guide
Memphis
Visit Downtown Memphis
Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices.
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 great live music.
AutoZone Park
Catch an event at AutoZone Park during your trip to Memphis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
The Peabody Memphis
You can learn about the history of Memphis with a stop at The Peabody Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Peabody Ducks
Find out about the history of Memphis with a stop at Peabody Ducks. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Memphis
Hu. Hotel
Great breakfast for $10
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Beautiful view & very clean!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Room was clean, housekeeping did a great job. Breakfast was what to be expected for being included in the stay. You have a mixture of staff hospitality. Parking was extra but on the property able to access from the building.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Aloft Memphis Downtown
A quick overnight stay
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Memphis
South Main
While visiting South Main, you might make a stop by sights like Blues Hall of Fame Museum and Railroad & Trolley Museum.
Victorian Village Historic District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in Victorian Village Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at Mallory-Neely House or Woodruff-Fontaine House.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
Pinch District
If you're spending some time in Pinch District, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion are top sights worth seeing.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
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.
