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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Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel

Downtown Memphis

$396

per person

Nov 20 - Nov 23

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Roundtrip flight included

Chicago (CHI) to Memphis (MEM)

7.6/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)

My first time booking this hotel. Now I to book every time to come to Memphis.. I loved each time I visit..

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

The Oliver Hotel, Oxford

Save 100% on your flight

$612

per person

Nov 10 - Nov 14

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Memphis (MEM)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (285 reviews)

Best stay in Oxford!

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Hampton Inn Collierville

$580

per person

Nov 6 - Nov 10

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Memphis (MEM)

9/10 Wonderful! (972 reviews)

Clean room and excellent staff

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Center for Southern Folklore

Tours & day trips

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Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Option...

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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Nashville to Graceland Memphis Daytrip Transportation

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Cruises & boat tours

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Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour

Free cancellation available

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Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

Find an intriguing combination of Chinese arts and a large array of Jewish relics in one of the most important museums in the southern part of the U.S.

The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange

Browse exhibits that showcase how the cotton industry is intertwined with the daily lives, economy, history and popular culture of the city of Memphis.

Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Interactive exhibits, old costumes and video interviews commemorate the many lifetime achievements of some of the world’s most iconic musicians.

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

You can learn about the history of Memphis with a stop at Statue of Elvis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.