South Memphis Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Mason Temple
Find out about the history of Memphis when you take a trip to Mason Temple. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music 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 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.
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
Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Top hotels in South Memphis
Hu. Hotel
The staff was very nice and helpful, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, the property itself was just okay. You can tell they’ve tried to make renovations, but some of the older parts still show through. It wasn’t terrible, but it also wasn’t great. Overall, would I stay here again? Probably ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
The atmosphere is wonderful. Everything is nice and clean. The only real issue is there was no coffee available for guests. Even in the cheapest hotels, there's always been coffee...at least in the morning. There was a little bodega type coffee place inside... that charged $4 for a large drip coffee. ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
There was a few items required in our room, which were brought up promptly. Valet parking was excellent. Breakfast buffet was great and very good customer service.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Beautiful hotel with great music in open areas. The hotel location is great… just walk to Beale street for music culture and food😊. If you enjoy multiple live music choices at your fingertips this is a spot for you.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Breakfast delicious at the restaurant downstairs
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Breakfast is no longer included, parking and resort fees of $20 each per night NOT included, carpet slightly threadbare in our room, lighting very dark, no full length mirror, fridge didn’t shut properly. Disappointed.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Memphis
South Main
While visiting South Main, you might make a stop by sights like Blues Hall of Fame Museum and Railroad & Trolley Museum.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
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 Orpheum Theatre or Memphis Music Hall of Fame while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
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.
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.
