Uptown 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.
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.
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 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.
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 fascinating museums.
Things to do
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Downtown Memphis: History and Must-See Sites with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Uptown
Big Cypress Lodge
We had a great time - Thanksgiving 2025!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
Room was clean. Location was perfect. Staff was friendly. One issue I had was the restaurant wanted me to buy something in order to get a PLASTIC fork. I found that to be totally ridiculous as a guest of the hotel and one that was welcoming runners.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown Hotel by IHG
Room was clean and staff was nice. However, the USB charging port integrated into the table lamp didn’t work. Housing keeping kindly brought in a replacement which didn’t work, either. It would be good that such details is given more attention in the future to improve customer service and the hotel’s ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hu. Hotel
The room was excellent, and the staff was very courteous. I was impressed that the shower was built for tall people. That's a rare find. Nice rooftop view. I had a problem with the faucet handle on the tub, and it was fixed within 10 minutes of calling the front desk.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Room was clean, the property was very nice, and the valet guys were quick and very kind. Nothing extraordinary but solid hotel and experience.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Guest House at Graceland
Everyone was very helpful and pleasant! Although going at Christmas I thought the property would have been more decorated and festive … also I wish the Elvis Movies would have been playing through out the day instead of just once a day at 7pm .
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
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.
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.
Mud Island
Get to know Mud Island by checking out its river views, live music and theatres. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid or Cannon Center for Performing Arts during your time in the area.
North Memphis
Visitors to North Memphis like its bars and churches, and Burkle Estate is a sight worth a stop.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
