Memphis

Travel Guide

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Memphis
Memphis
Memphis
Memphis

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A mecca for music lovers and the barbecue-obsessed, this soulful Southern city manages to preserve tradition while maintaining a forward-looking spirit.

Memphis is a city forever associated with music. Elvis fans flock here to see the King’s over-the-top mansion, and the recording studio where he, together with the likes of Johnny Cash and B.B. King, all made music. When you’re not paying homage to Memphis’ musical greats, visit the city’s historic sites, explore top-notch museums and feast on succulent smoked meats.

Start your musical pilgrimage at Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley. Examine his record collection, view the animal print and plant-dotted Jungle Room and pay your respects at his grave, which is located on the grounds. Music fans can also peek inside the venerable Sun Studio, where the likes of Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and others all recorded their tracks. Browse the exhibits at the Memphis Rock'n'Soul Museum and Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

Educate yourself on Memphis’s history at a range of key locations. Top of any traveler’s list should be the National Civil Rights Museum, which is housed in the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. Also worth a look is the family-friendly Pink Palace Museum, where exhibits are devoted to history, culture and science. The Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum educates visitors on life in the pre-Civil War South.

For kids, Memphis offers a couple of superb animal-oriented attractions. Bring little ones to see the fountain-splashing ducks at the famous Peabody Hotel and the giant pandas at the Memphis Zoo. For adults hoping to experience the city’s legendary nightlife, take a stroll down the bar and blues club-lined Beale Street in downtown Memphis.

Memphis is located near the Mississippi River on the southwestern border of Tennessee. To get to Memphis, fly into Memphis International Airport. Use the trolley and public buses to navigate Downtown and Midtown. If you plan on exploring outside these neighborhoods, it’s advisable to rent a car. Plan your visit for spring or fall when the weather is warm but has yet to reach the sizzling summer highs of July and August.

Where to stay in Memphis

Beale Street showing nightlife, night scenes and street scenes

Downtown Memphis

Downtown Memphis is a destination visitors seek out for is abundant dining options, interesting museums, and live music. You might want to check out attractions like FedEx Forum or Statue of Elvis while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Downtown Memphis
Pink Palace Museum featuring a house

East Memphis

East Memphis is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Galloway Golf Course and Theatre Memphis.

East Memphis
Memphis Zoo which includes street scenes

Midtown

Theaters, live music, and museums are just a few things travelers enjoy about Midtown. Check out Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring the area.

Midtown
Graceland showing a house and a pool

Whitehaven

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Whitehaven. A stop by Graceland or Full Gospel Tabernacle Church might round out your trip.

Whitehaven
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Southwind

Travelers come to Southwind for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mike Rose Soccer Complex and TPC Southwind while you're in town.

Southwind
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Cooper-Young Historic District

The restaurants and churches are a few reasons travelers visit Cooper-Young Historic District. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and Children's Museum of Memphis, a few notable attractions nearby.

Cooper-Young Historic District
The Guest House at Graceland
The Guest House at Graceland
4 out of 5
3600 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN
The price is P10,276 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P10,276
P13,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,851 reviews)
Great family Vaca
"Was amazing. From check in to check out. Staff was warm and friendly. Rooms were beautiful. Helpful staff when asking about dinner suggestions. Loved the nightly live music, movie and PB&J party!!"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

The Guest House at Graceland
Hu. Hotel
Hu. Hotel
3.5 out of 5
79 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN
The price is P6,177 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P6,177
P7,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,107 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Hu. Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland
2.5 out of 5
2979 Millbranch Road, Memphis, TN
The price is P3,626 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
P3,626
P4,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,967 reviews)
"The receptionist was very welcoming and the hotel was fairly clean."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland
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The Rambler
The Rambler
4 out of 5
400 S Main St, Memphis, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Memphis. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (378 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

The Rambler
The Stallion
The Stallion
4 out of 5
436 S Front St, Memphis, TN
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Memphis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Beale Street and FedEx ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"This was my first visit to Memphis and stay at the Stallion. The "room" was a well-appointed, state-of-the art flat with attention given to amenities that made it easy to settle right in. The location was walking distance to everything a visitor could possibly want. The reviews don't reference its ..."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

The Stallion
The Moose
The Moose
4 out of 5
669 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Memphis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions FedEx Forum and Beale ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
The Moose
"Absolutely nothing to complain about. Great quality, great price. Definitely where I'll stay next time I travel to Memphis."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

The Moose
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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