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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River Inn of Harbor Town

Mud Island

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$556

per person

Feb 4 - Feb 7

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

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

9.6/10 Exceptional! (783 reviews)

Very nice clean, quiet property. Breakfast was great.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

The Oliver Hotel, Oxford

Courthouse Square Historic District

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$609

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Feb 13 - Feb 16

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New York (NYC) to Memphis (MEM)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (306 reviews)

Love the hotel. However, food was subpar.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

The Westin Memphis Beale Street

Downtown Memphis

$972

per person

Dec 27 - Jan 3

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Boston (BOS) to Memphis (MEM)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

Clean, spacious and awesome bed. Great service. The only negative was having to pay for Valet - so tack on an extra $40 per day.

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Center for Southern Folklore

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

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Nashville to Graceland Memphis Day trip Transportation

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour

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Memphis: Haunted Memphis Bus Tour

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Popular places to visit

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.