Guidebook for Memphis
Food Scene
Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.
159 habitants recommandent
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StLong-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.
Elevated gastropub serving lunch, dinner, brunch & late-night menus in brick-walled, dimly lit digs.
61 habitants recommandent
SOB Downtown
345 S Main StElevated gastropub serving lunch, dinner, brunch & late-night menus in brick-walled, dimly lit digs.
Smoked meat emporium offering Memphis-style eats, from dry-rub ribs to hot chicken wings.
88 habitants recommandent
Central BBQ - Downtown
147 E Butler AveSmoked meat emporium offering Memphis-style eats, from dry-rub ribs to hot chicken wings.
Small plates of soups, salads & entrees are served with taster-size pours of wine in posh surrounds.
101 habitants recommandent
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
39 S Main St Small plates of soups, salads & entrees are served with taster-size pours of wine in posh surrounds.
99 Cent Soul Food Express
414 S Main StJapanese plates & sushi, plus drinks, are served in basic, bar-like digs featuring exposed brick.
18 habitants recommandent
South Main Sushi
520 S Main St Japanese plates & sushi, plus drinks, are served in basic, bar-like digs featuring exposed brick.
The Happy Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is Memphis' premier mexican restaurant, offers a wide array of authentic mexican menu selections.
10 habitants recommandent
Happy Mexican
385 S 2nd StThe Happy Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is Memphis' premier mexican restaurant, offers a wide array of authentic mexican menu selections.
Long-standing tavern serving Southern-influenced comfort food, with live entertainment on weekends.
23 habitants recommandent
The Green Beetle
325 S Main St Long-standing tavern serving Southern-influenced comfort food, with live entertainment on weekends.
City Market
66 S Main St City Market is family-owned
Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
23 habitants recommandent
Hard Rock Cafe
126 Beale StRock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
Automatic Slim's
Great breakfast brunch with $3 mimosas. I suggest reservations or get there early!
Drinks & Nightlife
Low-key, 2nd-floor bar & grill with live piano & a jukebox, open until 3 a.m.
89 habitants recommandent
Earnestine & Hazel's
531 S Main St Low-key, 2nd-floor bar & grill with live piano & a jukebox, open until 3 a.m.
Tri-level dance club with bands, DJs & pub grub drawing young crowds until the wee hours.
19 habitants recommandent
Club 152
152 Beale St Tri-level dance club with bands, DJs & pub grub drawing young crowds until the wee hours.
Lively, brick-walled chain bar known for its rainbow of frozen drinks, plus offbeat pub fare.
14 habitants recommandent
Wet Willie's
209 Beale St Lively, brick-walled chain bar known for its rainbow of frozen drinks, plus offbeat pub fare.
Blues fans come for live music & Southern food classics in a brightly decorated listening room.
97 habitants recommandent
B.B. King's Blues Club
143 Beale St Blues fans come for live music & Southern food classics in a brightly decorated listening room.
Busy hot spot with light Latin bites & tropical mixed drinks, plus live salsa bands & dance lessons.
15 habitants recommandent
Rumba Room
303 S Main StBusy hot spot with light Latin bites & tropical mixed drinks, plus live salsa bands & dance lessons.
Buzzy beer garden serving modern American cuisine & cocktails in an airy, outdoor space with games.
77 habitants recommandent
Loflin Yard
7 W Carolina Ave Buzzy beer garden serving modern American cuisine & cocktails in an airy, outdoor space with games.
Pontotoc Lounge
314 S Main StEasygoing sports lounge outfitted with football helmets serving familiar bar eats, beer & cocktails.
9 habitants recommandent
Max's Sports Bar
115 GE Patterson Ave Easygoing sports lounge outfitted with football helmets serving familiar bar eats, beer & cocktails.
Brick- & wood-accented hangout featuring casual American grub along with weekly steak & wine nights.
42 habitants recommandent
The Blue Monkey
2012 Madison AveBrick- & wood-accented hangout featuring casual American grub along with weekly steak & wine nights.
Twilight Sky Terrace overlooking the Mississippi River. Awesome views!
11 habitants recommandent
Madison Hotel
79 Madison AveTwilight Sky Terrace overlooking the Mississippi River. Awesome views!
Arts & Culture
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music, located on the original site of Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, offers a fun and interactive experience that includes an award-winning documentary film, video displays of interviews and classic performances, and exhibits of musical instruments, costumes, records, and photographs--items of memorabilia that tell the story of a great musical genre born in the USA.
174 habitants recommandent
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveThe Stax Museum of American Soul Music, located on the original site of Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, offers a fun and interactive experience that includes an award-winning documentary film, video displays of interviews and classic performances, and exhibits of musical instruments, costumes, records, and photographs--items of memorabilia that tell the story of a great musical genre born in the USA.
The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, the assassination site of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., chronicles key episodes in the American civil rights movement, and the legacy of this movement, to inspire participation in the civil and human rights efforts globally through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
319 habitants recommandent
Musée national des droits civils - Motel Lorraine
450 Mulberry StThe National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, the assassination site of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., chronicles key episodes in the American civil rights movement, and the legacy of this movement, to inspire participation in the civil and human rights efforts globally through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
This museum tells the story of how Memphis came to be. Engaging exhibits help visitors understand our city's place in time and explain how the art, history and music that is so important to our culture evolved from the confluence of people that were originally gathered here around the cotton industry.
24 habitants recommandent
The Cotton Museum
65 Union AveThis museum tells the story of how Memphis came to be. Engaging exhibits help visitors understand our city's place in time and explain how the art, history and music that is so important to our culture evolved from the confluence of people that were originally gathered here around the cotton industry.
Memphis and Tennessee historical items to take you back to the Victorian times in early state history and life.
10 habitants recommandent
Woodruff-Fontaine House
680 Adams AveMemphis and Tennessee historical items to take you back to the Victorian times in early state history and life.
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame museum and exhibition introduces guests to some of the greatest musicians of all time. This fun, fascinating and educational exhibition features never-before-seen memorabilia, rare video performances and interviews, interactive exhibits, and much more.
9 habitants recommandent
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
126 S 2nd StThe Memphis Music Hall of Fame museum and exhibition introduces guests to some of the greatest musicians of all time. This fun, fascinating and educational exhibition features never-before-seen memorabilia, rare video performances and interviews, interactive exhibits, and much more.
The Brooks Museum, which was founded in 1916, is the oldest and largest art museum in the state of Tennessee.
123 habitants recommandent
Brooks Museum
1934 Poplar AveThe Brooks Museum, which was founded in 1916, is the oldest and largest art museum in the state of Tennessee.
Playhouse On The Square
66 Cooper StWonderful professional diverse theatre!
Has changing exhibits of contemporary art and permanent collections of Egyptian and West African art.
Art Museum of the University of Memphis
3750 Norriswood AveHas changing exhibits of contemporary art and permanent collections of Egyptian and West African art.
The Daisy Theatre is a prime surving example of nickelodeon architecture from the early cinema era. The tiny hall features a grand half dome entrance on Memphis’s famous Beale Street.
19 habitants recommandent
New Daisy Theatre
330 Beale StThe Daisy Theatre is a prime surving example of nickelodeon architecture from the early cinema era. The tiny hall features a grand half dome entrance on Memphis’s famous Beale Street.
The Pink Palace Museum is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. You can walk through a replica of the first self-service grocery store in the country, Clarence Saunders' Piggly Wiggly. Explore the cultural and natural history of the Mid-South through exciting exhibits, dioramas, and audio-visuals.
34 habitants recommandent
Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central AveThe Pink Palace Museum is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. You can walk through a replica of the first self-service grocery store in the country, Clarence Saunders' Piggly Wiggly. Explore the cultural and natural history of the Mid-South through exciting exhibits, dioramas, and audio-visuals.
The museum is comprised of 18 galleries. The exhibits detail early inhabitants in the valley to modern day transportation, including two full size boat replicas which you can board and explore.
Mississippi River Museum
125 N Front StThe museum is comprised of 18 galleries. The exhibits detail early inhabitants in the valley to modern day transportation, including two full size boat replicas which you can board and explore.
Sightseeing
Tom Lee Park
Birthplace of Rock n Roll. Highly recommend this experience. Consists of a 1 hour tour.
217 habitants recommandent
Sun Studio
706 Union AveBirthplace of Rock n Roll. Highly recommend this experience. Consists of a 1 hour tour.
Beale Street
128 Beale StLive music, food, booze, trinkets all over the place.
Take an unforgettable journey through the most famous rock 'n' roll residence in the world. Explore the personal side of Elvis Presley and learn how his revolutionary style and unique sound changed the face of popular music and culture forever. This legendary rock 'n' roll pilgrimage will show you why Elvis lives.
260 habitants recommandent
Graceland
Take an unforgettable journey through the most famous rock 'n' roll residence in the world. Explore the personal side of Elvis Presley and learn how his revolutionary style and unique sound changed the face of popular music and culture forever. This legendary rock 'n' roll pilgrimage will show you why Elvis lives.
Crossing the Mississippi between Tennessee and Arkansas, this is one of two bridges here in Memphis. This is the downstream one and carries I-55 and other highways across.
Memphis-Arkansas Bridge
Crossing the Mississippi between Tennessee and Arkansas, this is one of two bridges here in Memphis. This is the downstream one and carries I-55 and other highways across.
Nearly 90 years after the inaugural march, ducks still visit the lobby fountain at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.
126 habitants recommandent
The Peabody Memphis
149 Union AveNearly 90 years after the inaugural march, ducks still visit the lobby fountain at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is the first and only museum dedicated to the story and sound of America’s soul music, with a particular emphasis on Stax Records and the Memphis Sound. The 17,000 square-foot museum houses a vast collection of exhibits and artifacts and hosts live music events, special exhibits, panel discussions, and various community outreach programs.
Soulsville Foundation
926 E McLemore AveThe Stax Museum of American Soul Music is the first and only museum dedicated to the story and sound of America’s soul music, with a particular emphasis on Stax Records and the Memphis Sound. The 17,000 square-foot museum houses a vast collection of exhibits and artifacts and hosts live music events, special exhibits, panel discussions, and various community outreach programs.
The Blues Hall of Fame Museum is a Memphis gem for both serious blues fans and casual visitors. With robust exhibits and in-depth history, the museum exposes, educates, and entertains visitors with all that is blues culture while highlighting our over 400 inductees in five key categories: Performer, Individual, Album, Single, and Literature.
28 habitants recommandent
Blues Hall of Fame Museum
421 S Main StThe Blues Hall of Fame Museum is a Memphis gem for both serious blues fans and casual visitors. With robust exhibits and in-depth history, the museum exposes, educates, and entertains visitors with all that is blues culture while highlighting our over 400 inductees in five key categories: Performer, Individual, Album, Single, and Literature.
The Crystal Shrine Grotto is a man-made cave located inside of Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis.
9 habitants recommandent
Crystal Shrine Grotto | Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery
5668 Poplar AveThe Crystal Shrine Grotto is a man-made cave located inside of Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis.
Parks & Nature
Vance Park is a well-maintained perch overlooking Tom Lee Park and the Mississippi River. John Medewedeff's sculpture Whirl , a public art piece commissioned by UrbanARt Commission, mirrors the eddies and whirls of the Mississippi River. The sculpture provides visitors with a shaded seat and a fantastic view of the river.
Riverside Drive
Riverside DriveVance Park is a well-maintained perch overlooking Tom Lee Park and the Mississippi River. John Medewedeff's sculpture Whirl , a public art piece commissioned by UrbanARt Commission, mirrors the eddies and whirls of the Mississippi River. The sculpture provides visitors with a shaded seat and a fantastic view of the river.
Located on Mud Island, this 105-acre spacious, tree-lined park is a favorite riverside green space for Downtown residents. Park amenities include a 1.5 mile pedestrian trail that lines the length of the park , bike racks, plenty of parking and a boat ramp on the the north end of the park.
9 habitants recommandent
Mud Island River Park - Monorail Station
125 N Front StLocated on Mud Island, this 105-acre spacious, tree-lined park is a favorite riverside green space for Downtown residents. Park amenities include a 1.5 mile pedestrian trail that lines the length of the park , bike racks, plenty of parking and a boat ramp on the the north end of the park.
Harbor Town is a charismatic neighborhood filled with nature trails, ponds, and walking trails that elegantly connect the town’s houses and businesses.
17 habitants recommandent
Harbor Town
Harbor Town is a charismatic neighborhood filled with nature trails, ponds, and walking trails that elegantly connect the town’s houses and businesses.
Located along Riverside Drive at the foot of Beale Street on the bluff of the Mississippi River. With pedestrian trails and beautiful views of the river, this 30-acre park is a popular location for walkers, joggers, roller bladers and cyclists.Tom Lee Park is the location for one of Memphis' most popular events, Memphis in May.
67 habitants recommandent
Tom Lee Park
Riverside DriveLocated along Riverside Drive at the foot of Beale Street on the bluff of the Mississippi River. With pedestrian trails and beautiful views of the river, this 30-acre park is a popular location for walkers, joggers, roller bladers and cyclists.Tom Lee Park is the location for one of Memphis' most popular events, Memphis in May.
The Levitt Shell is an open-air amphitheater located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee.
105 habitants recommandent
Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar AveThe Levitt Shell is an open-air amphitheater located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee.
Handy Park
200 Beale StAn outdoor amphitheater.
The Botanic Garden is open to the public daily, where guests can take a stroll through various gardens on the grounds.
113 habitants recommandent
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry RdThe Botanic Garden is open to the public daily, where guests can take a stroll through various gardens on the grounds.
Entertainment & Activities
Today, the Memphis Zoo serves as a crown jewel for the city. It is Memphis’ highest attended attraction and has been ranked the "top zoo in the country" by two, independent surveys.
291 habitants recommandent
Zoo de Memphis
2000 Prentiss PlToday, the Memphis Zoo serves as a crown jewel for the city. It is Memphis’ highest attended attraction and has been ranked the "top zoo in the country" by two, independent surveys.
Take a break from walking and catch a movie
15 habitants recommandent
Malco Powerhouse Cinema Grill & Bar
540 S Front StTake a break from walking and catch a movie
Nearby convenience store
Convenient grocer shopping near downtown. Shop local brands, goodies, and food.
Order your groceries online at www.superlofoods.com. $9.95 fee per order..
Downtown pick up location: 552 S. Main
Superlo Foods
6532 Winchester RdOrder your groceries online at www.superlofoods.com. $9.95 fee per order..
Downtown pick up location: 552 S. Main
Kroger
1366 Poplar AveSouth Point Grocery
3 blocks from condo. They also have a deli and area for in house eating.
City Market
66 S Main StMemphis Farmers Market
566 S Front StWeekend Farmer's Market 2 blocks from the condo.