Central Midtown, TN
Memphis
Visit Central Midtown
Popular places to visit
Graceland
Step into the lavish mansion where Elvis relaxed, entertained guests and recorded music for a fascinating glimpse into his private life and career.
Beale Street
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.
University of Memphis
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.
Memphis Zoo
Grizzly bears, African elephants and white rhinos share this expansive terrain in Overton Park, perfect for an outing with children.
National Civil Rights Museum
From Freedom Rides and the Bus Boycott to the student sit-ins and Black Power, this museum covers African American struggles for rights.
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.
Things to do
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Memphis Discovery Tour National Civil Rights Museum Admission
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission
Other neighborhoods around Central Midtown
Midtown
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.
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.
Crosstown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Crosstown and surrounding area, you can visit Minglewood Hall and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
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.
Medical District
If you're spending some time in Medical District, Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home are top sights worth seeing.
North Memphis
Visitors to North Memphis like its bars and churches, and Burkle Estate is a sight worth a stop.