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 great live music and fascinating museums.
Mason Temple
Find out about the history of Memphis when you take a trip to Mason Temple. Amble around this family-friendly 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 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.
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
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in South Memphis
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
Memphis Riverline Hotel
Everything was excellent with the hotel. Nice bar and restaurant. Courtious staff.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
We were placed in the original room we booked and several lamps and the Television didn't work. We called MULTIPLE times to have maintenance look at the issues and went to the front desk several times to inquire about the issues. After a night of staying in the room where nothing worked they transfered ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Very nice hotel! The room was a bit small, but the location was perfect!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Memphis Vitality Hotel
Great everything
Reviewed on 4 Mar 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 Gibson Guitar Museum 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.
