Guidebook for Memphis
Arts & Culture
The Levitt Shell Free Concert Series brings musical & performance acts from around the globe to Memphis. Bring a picnic basket, bring your blanket, ride a bike or walk to the park & enjoy the show.
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Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar AveThe Levitt Shell Free Concert Series brings musical & performance acts from around the globe to Memphis. Bring a picnic basket, bring your blanket, ride a bike or walk to the park & enjoy the show.
Playhouse on the Square is the area's flagship Equity theater with a rotating season of terrific plays at both this property & their sister theaters, Circuit Playhouse and the Evergreen Theater.
46 habitants recommandent
Playhouse On The Square
66 Cooper StPlayhouse on the Square is the area's flagship Equity theater with a rotating season of terrific plays at both this property & their sister theaters, Circuit Playhouse and the Evergreen Theater.
Located in Midtown, Minglewood Hall & 1884 Lounge is the premiere location to see live music in Memphis.
26 habitants recommandent
Minglewood Hall
1555 Madison AveLocated in Midtown, Minglewood Hall & 1884 Lounge is the premiere location to see live music in Memphis.
Food Scene
Many of the best restaurants in Memphis are here, just 5 minutes from my house. Sweetgrass, Alchemy, Ink, Tsunami, The Beauty Shop, Soul Fish and Young Avenue Deli are here just to name a few.
83 habitants recommandent
Cooper-Young
Many of the best restaurants in Memphis are here, just 5 minutes from my house. Sweetgrass, Alchemy, Ink, Tsunami, The Beauty Shop, Soul Fish and Young Avenue Deli are here just to name a few.
Quickly returning to prominence as a center for theater, food, music and nightlife in Memphis, Overton Square boasts a bevvy of live theaters, cuisines, shopping and nightlife.
177 habitants recommandent
Overton Square
2101 Madison AveQuickly returning to prominence as a center for theater, food, music and nightlife in Memphis, Overton Square boasts a bevvy of live theaters, cuisines, shopping and nightlife.
Far and away, Cozy Corner boasts the best barbecue in Memphis. Don't be lured by the hype of other restaurants -- Cozy Corner is the real deal since 1977. Get the 6-Rib and the Cornish Game Hen.
50 habitants recommandent
Cozy Corner Restaurant
735 North PkwyFar and away, Cozy Corner boasts the best barbecue in Memphis. Don't be lured by the hype of other restaurants -- Cozy Corner is the real deal since 1977. Get the 6-Rib and the Cornish Game Hen.
Terrific fair-trade certified and organic coffee, organic food & treats, gifts and complimentary wi-fi make this a neighborhood & overall Memphis favorite.
99 habitants recommandent
Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 Cooper StTerrific fair-trade certified and organic coffee, organic food & treats, gifts and complimentary wi-fi make this a neighborhood & overall Memphis favorite.
From their tremendous selection of homemade pastries, breakfast choices and illy brand coffees, Cafe Eclectic is one of the places where Midtowners gather regularly for coffee & conversations.
65 habitants recommandent
Café Eclectic
603 N McLean BlvdFrom their tremendous selection of homemade pastries, breakfast choices and illy brand coffees, Cafe Eclectic is one of the places where Midtowners gather regularly for coffee & conversations.
You will probably wait 30-45 minutes for a table, but when you get seated you'll be treated to one of the best breakfast experiences you've ever had.
75 habitants recommandent
Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker AveYou will probably wait 30-45 minutes for a table, but when you get seated you'll be treated to one of the best breakfast experiences you've ever had.
Named as one of the top new restaurants of 2013 in the U.S. by the New York Times, Hog & Hominy boasts the delicious James Beard Award-nominated Southern-style cuisine of chefs Andrew & Michael.
43 habitants recommandent
Hog & Hominy
707 W Brookhaven CirNamed as one of the top new restaurants of 2013 in the U.S. by the New York Times, Hog & Hominy boasts the delicious James Beard Award-nominated Southern-style cuisine of chefs Andrew & Michael.
Simply put, they make fried chicken better than anyone else.
159 habitants recommandent
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StSimply put, they make fried chicken better than anyone else.
Vegetarians and vegans take note: their daily lunch buffet Monday-Friday boasts an amazing array of Vietnamese vegan dishes, soups and eggrolls. For dinner, the Pho Ap Chao for 2 is heavenly.
17 habitants recommandent
Pho Binh
1615 Madison AveVegetarians and vegans take note: their daily lunch buffet Monday-Friday boasts an amazing array of Vietnamese vegan dishes, soups and eggrolls. For dinner, the Pho Ap Chao for 2 is heavenly.
Opened in 1919, The Arcade is Memphis' oldest and longest-running restaurant. Sit in the Elvis booth & when you go, you must have the Sweet Potato Pancakes.
111 habitants recommandent
The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main StOpened in 1919, The Arcade is Memphis' oldest and longest-running restaurant. Sit in the Elvis booth & when you go, you must have the Sweet Potato Pancakes.
Terrific French & continental cuisine within walking distance of my house, Cafe 1912 also boasts a terrific wine selection.
24 habitants recommandent
Cafe 1912
243 Cooper StTerrific French & continental cuisine within walking distance of my house, Cafe 1912 also boasts a terrific wine selection.
Consistently one of the, if not the, finest restaurant in Memphis, DeJavu's Chef Gary Williams boasts authentic New Orleans-style cuisine and a vegan/vegetarian menu that is out of this world.
51 S Main St
51 South Main StreetConsistently one of the, if not the, finest restaurant in Memphis, DeJavu's Chef Gary Williams boasts authentic New Orleans-style cuisine and a vegan/vegetarian menu that is out of this world.
Situated in a converted mid-century beauty shop, Beauty Shop Restaurant boasts a spectacular menu & tremendous Sunday brunch.
102 habitants recommandent
The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StSituated in a converted mid-century beauty shop, Beauty Shop Restaurant boasts a spectacular menu & tremendous Sunday brunch.
Succulent ribs, brisket and pulled pork await your senses at one of Memphis's best and most beloved BBQ spots. Get the Half-and-Half BBQ Spaghetti & Brisket plate.
77 habitants recommandent
The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveSucculent ribs, brisket and pulled pork await your senses at one of Memphis's best and most beloved BBQ spots. Get the Half-and-Half BBQ Spaghetti & Brisket plate.
It's a bit out-of-the way and it's only open during the day, but you haven't completed your BBQ journey through Memphis without a visit to Payne's for life-changing pulled pork or rib sandwiches.
25 habitants recommandent
Payne's Bar-B-Que
1762 Lamar AveIt's a bit out-of-the way and it's only open during the day, but you haven't completed your BBQ journey through Memphis without a visit to Payne's for life-changing pulled pork or rib sandwiches.
Perfecting the art of the perfect piece of fried catfish is no small undertaking. At Soul Fish, they've done that and more -- fresh vegetables, salads, smoked chicken and incredible desserts.
86 habitants recommandent
Soul Fish Cafe
862 Cooper StPerfecting the art of the perfect piece of fried catfish is no small undertaking. At Soul Fish, they've done that and more -- fresh vegetables, salads, smoked chicken and incredible desserts.
If culinary arts are on your agenda, a visit to Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen and it's sister restaurant Hog & Hominy are two of the most important stops. Well worth the trip.
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Andrew Michael
712 W Brookhaven CirIf culinary arts are on your agenda, a visit to Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen and it's sister restaurant Hog & Hominy are two of the most important stops. Well worth the trip.
You think you know soul food? You haven't had real soul food until you try anything on the menu at the Four Way, located in the heart of Soulsville & full of authentic Southern-style cuisine.
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The Four Way Soul Food Restaurant
998 Mississippi BlvdYou think you know soul food? You haven't had real soul food until you try anything on the menu at the Four Way, located in the heart of Soulsville & full of authentic Southern-style cuisine.
You want a big southern breakfast with homemade buttermilk biscuits, served by people who lovingly cure their own hams, sausages and pork tenderloin? Go to Bryant's & prepare to wait. It's worth it.
14 habitants recommandent
Bryant's Breakfast
3965 Summer AveYou want a big southern breakfast with homemade buttermilk biscuits, served by people who lovingly cure their own hams, sausages and pork tenderloin? Go to Bryant's & prepare to wait. It's worth it.
Sightseeing
Built on the grounds of the original Stax Records, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music gives visitors tremendous insight into Memphis music and its importance across genres and generations.
174 habitants recommandent
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveBuilt on the grounds of the original Stax Records, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music gives visitors tremendous insight into Memphis music and its importance across genres and generations.
If you want to escape the confines of the city, Lichterman Nature Center provides a welcome respite. Take a long walk through the arbors & clear your mind.
15 habitants recommandent
Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince RdIf you want to escape the confines of the city, Lichterman Nature Center provides a welcome respite. Take a long walk through the arbors & clear your mind.
I'm adding Beale Street for completeness of the guidebook, though I can't say that the locals I know hang out there very much. It's worth a visit if you love to drink and buy tchotchkes.
245 habitants recommandent
Beale Street
128 Beale StI'm adding Beale Street for completeness of the guidebook, though I can't say that the locals I know hang out there very much. It's worth a visit if you love to drink and buy tchotchkes.
Centered at the Lorraine Motel, the National Civil Rights Museum is a place everyone should visit.
319 habitants recommandent
Musée national des droits civils - Motel Lorraine
450 Mulberry StCentered at the Lorraine Motel, the National Civil Rights Museum is a place everyone should visit.
The beauty of the riverfront and ornamental metal meet at this museum in the south end of Downtown Memphis.
58 habitants recommandent
Metal Museum
374 Metal Museum DrThe beauty of the riverfront and ornamental metal meet at this museum in the south end of Downtown Memphis.
Rock and roll has a story, and that story cannot be told without a visit to Sun Records, the place where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more got their big break.
217 habitants recommandent
Sun Studio
706 Union AveRock and roll has a story, and that story cannot be told without a visit to Sun Records, the place where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more got their big break.
For a stellar view of downtown Memphis and the Mississippi River with a peek into the making of ornamental metal, this off-the-beaten-path destination in Memphis is peaceful and breathtaking.
374 Metal Museum Dr
374 Metal Museum DriveFor a stellar view of downtown Memphis and the Mississippi River with a peek into the making of ornamental metal, this off-the-beaten-path destination in Memphis is peaceful and breathtaking.
It's to be expected that when people come to Memphis, they're at least planning a trip to Graceland. I include it in the guide to help you navigate your way to Elvis' famous home.
260 habitants recommandent
Graceland
It's to be expected that when people come to Memphis, they're at least planning a trip to Graceland. I include it in the guide to help you navigate your way to Elvis' famous home.
Shopping
If you're looking for an incredible array of new & used vinyl, Shangri-La is the longest-running record store of its kind in Memphis.
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Shangri-La Records
1916 Madison AveIf you're looking for an incredible array of new & used vinyl, Shangri-La is the longest-running record store of its kind in Memphis.
A Memphis institution, Goner Records has a lot of cool new and used records, t-shirts and memorabilia for sale.
23 habitants recommandent
Goner Records
2152 Young AveA Memphis institution, Goner Records has a lot of cool new and used records, t-shirts and memorabilia for sale.
Essentials
The only Whole Foods location in Memphis, it's a bit of a haul but, ultimately, worth it if you prefer organics.
42 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
5014 Poplar AveThe only Whole Foods location in Memphis, it's a bit of a haul but, ultimately, worth it if you prefer organics.
Kroger
1366 Poplar AveThis is the closest 24-hour grocery store to my house.
The Fresh Market offers everything you need in a grocery, market and deli & it's just a block away. They are open until 9pm every night.
81 habitants recommandent
The Fresh Market
2145 Union AveThe Fresh Market offers everything you need in a grocery, market and deli & it's just a block away. They are open until 9pm every night.
Everything Else
Got a bike? Take a ride on the Greenline. This greenline extends from midtown all the way out to Shelby Farms Park, the largest urban park in the United States.
Shelby Farms Greenline
Shelby Farms GreenlineGot a bike? Take a ride on the Greenline. This greenline extends from midtown all the way out to Shelby Farms Park, the largest urban park in the United States.
This is the closest drug store / pharmacy to my home & it's open 24 hours.
19 habitants recommandent
CVS
2115 Union AveThis is the closest drug store / pharmacy to my home & it's open 24 hours.
Drinks & Nightlife
At The Buccaneer, you're going to get people who like to smoke, drink and listen to music. If any or all of those interest you, this dive bar in Midtown will be your new favorite place.
Buccaneer Lounge
1368 Monroe AveAt The Buccaneer, you're going to get people who like to smoke, drink and listen to music. If any or all of those interest you, this dive bar in Midtown will be your new favorite place.
In a converted Victorian mansion, Mollie Fontaine's boasts a full-service menu,a downstairs piano bar with live music Wednesday-Sunday and disco/house music DJ's upstairs after 10pm. Gay friendly.
55 habitants recommandent
Mollie Fontaine Lounge
679 Adams AveIn a converted Victorian mansion, Mollie Fontaine's boasts a full-service menu,a downstairs piano bar with live music Wednesday-Sunday and disco/house music DJ's upstairs after 10pm. Gay friendly.
There's always a terrific array of libations, conversations and conversation starters at this fundamentally chic Cooper-Young bar & restaurant, along with occasional live music.
44 habitants recommandent
Bar DKDC
964 Cooper StThere's always a terrific array of libations, conversations and conversation starters at this fundamentally chic Cooper-Young bar & restaurant, along with occasional live music.