East Memphis 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.
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.
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.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Top hotels in East Memphis
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis
"Shuttle was a great idea, saved money"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hu. Hotel
"My experience staying here at this hotel was beyond my expectations. The staff was very very accommodating although our room was not ready at 3 PM. However, the rooftop vibes were a 10 out of 10. I would definitely recommend."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
"Great hotel and rooms. We order drinks at the door they gave us a time at 9:40pm but never came. We went downstairs around 10:20pm, the lady said she sat them in the refrigerator we had to come get them. She was very disrespectful and poor service. Everything else was ok."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
"You will never stay at a resort where you are treated as well as I was treated at the Guest House of Graceland. I felt like my experience there was the most important thing to them and they made me so happy. I have never felt that way about anywhere I have stayed and I have been all over this country ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
"This was our second stay at Big Cypress and they remain a top notch operation. Staff are great, the rooms are superb and the place is unlike anywhere else. We can’t wait to return."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Peabody Memphis
"Excellent hotel with fantastic staff and spotlessly clean."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Memphis
Downtown Memphis
Downtown Memphis is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fascinating museums and great live music. You might also want to check out attractions like Statue of Elvis or Orpheum Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Whitehaven
The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Whitehaven. A stop by Graceland or Southland Mall might round out your trip.
Southwind
Southwind is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mike Rose Soccer Complex or TPC Southwind.
South Memphis
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in South Memphis. You might want to make time for a stop at Mason Temple or Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
