This Downtown Memphis culture and arts hub is an interesting spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to see and do in the vicinity, such as Memphis Zoo, Orpheum Theatre, and Sun Studio. Wander around at your leisure at Center for Southern Folklore before hitting up these other fine sights.

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Downtown Inn & Studio Suites

per person

Oct 10 - Oct 15

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Baltimore (BWI) to Memphis (MEM)

4.6/10 (9 reviews)

The inside of the room was renovated

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Hotel Napoleon Memphis

Downtown Memphis

per person

Sep 18 - Sep 21

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Memphis (MEM)

8.6/10 Excellent! (936 reviews)

It was nice, directly across the street is busted buildings,

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

The Stallion

Downtown Memphis

per person

Sep 18 - Sep 21

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Memphis (MEM)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)

Safe area for family Clean and walkable big rooms

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Center for Southern Folklore

Tours & day trips

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Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour

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Private & custom tours

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Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

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Cruises & boat tours

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Memphis: Guided Bar Crawl on a Pedal Bike

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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Brunch & Party Bike Ride In Midtown Memphis

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The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

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Memphis Music Hall of Fame

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Orpheum Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Orpheum Theatre, a storied theater in Memphis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Peabody Ducks

Five mallard ducks, one drake and four hens make a show of dropping down from their rooftop palace in this regal hotel to frolic in the Italian fountain.

Elvis statue on Beale Street in Memphis.

Statue of Elvis

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