East Midtown, TN

Memphis

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Popular places to visit

Graceland showing a house and a pool

Graceland

4.5/5(1,408 reviews)

Step into the lavish mansion where Elvis relaxed, entertained guests and recorded music for a fascinating glimpse into his private life and career.

Graceland
Beale Street which includes nightlife, street scenes and a city

Beale Street

4/5(1,985 reviews)

With iconic landmarks, historic buildings and live music venues, Beale Street, "the Home of the Blues" is Memphis as it was at the turn of the 20th century.

Beale Street
University of Memphis

University of Memphis

4/5(391 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Memphis during your stay in Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

University of Memphis
Memphis Zoo

Memphis Zoo

4.5/5(451 reviews)

Grizzly bears, African elephants and white rhinos share this expansive terrain in Overton Park, perfect for an outing with children.

Memphis Zoo
National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel

National Civil Rights Museum

4.5/5(914 reviews)

From Freedom Rides and the Bus Boycott to the student sit-ins and Black Power, this museum covers African American struggles for rights.

National Civil Rights Museum
Peabody Ducks showing performance art as well as a large group of people

Peabody Ducks

4.5/5(527 reviews)

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.

Peabody Ducks

Things to do

Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

$380
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour

Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour

$38
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis True Crime Tour

Memphis True Crime Tour

$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Memphis True Crime Tour
Lorraine Hote

Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

$10
per adult
Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Iconic Graceland Mansion

Premium Elvis Experience: City Tour with Graceland Tickets

$725
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Premium Elvis Experience: City Tour with Graceland Tickets
Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour

Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour

$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour
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East Midtown Hotel Deals

Memphis Vitality Hotel

Memphis Vitality Hotel

4 out of 5
2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Memphis, TN
$105 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$124 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Dixon Gallery and Gardens and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (827 reviews)
"Would recommend this hotel for a stay. Clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Memphis Vitality Hotel
Hu. Hotel

Hu. Hotel

3.5 out of 5
79 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN
$96 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$115 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (1,282 reviews)
"Very good price for downtown Memphis"

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Hu. Hotel
The Guest House at Graceland

The Guest House at Graceland

4 out of 5
3600 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN
$237 nightly
The price is $289 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$289 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,882 reviews)
"Stayed here overnight after our vist to graceland. Great location food amazing and good menu choices also made use of the complementary shuttle to the airport"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

The Guest House at Graceland
Big Cypress Lodge

Big Cypress Lodge

5 out of 5
1 Bass Pro Drive, Memphis, TN
$246 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$294 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy 2 restaurants, private hot tubs, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,561 reviews)
"So much fun!"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Big Cypress Lodge
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

4 out of 5
33 BEALE STREET, Memphis, TN
$139 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$168 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,293 reviews)
"This hotel was perfect!!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis East

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis East

2.5 out of 5
1770 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN
$101 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$122 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Wolfchase Galleria and Bellevue Baptist Church are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (342 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious. Lovedddddd the renovations."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis East
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Other neighborhoods around East Midtown

Ok, I’ve had BBQ from all the hot spots in the USA. Texas, North Carolina, a close second was Springfield , MO but this place topped them all. Central BBQ in Memphis, TN. The wait is usually out the door but it’s well worth it! I had to showcase it here if you’re visiting Memphis. It’s worth a taste. It’s my favorite!!!

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
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Central Gardens

Central Gardens might not have many top sights, but Minglewood Hall and Overton Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Central Gardens
Memphis Zoo which includes street scenes

Midtown

4/5(190 area reviews)

Immerse yourself in the arts scene with institutions like Playhouse on the Square and Brooks Museum of Art, or explore Overton Park's Memphis Zoo. Enjoy live music at Cooper-Young's vibrant bars and restaurants, and easily navigate via bike lanes and trolley lines.

Midtown
Sun Studio featuring signage

Medical District

If you're spending some time in Medical District, Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home are top sights worth seeing.

Medical District
Pink Palace Museum featuring a house

University District

You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Memphis Museum of Science & History or Galloway Golf Course.

University District
Sun Studio featuring signage

New Pathways

While visiting New Pathways, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and FedExForum.

New Pathways
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East Midtown, TN

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