Guidebook for Memphis
Sightseeing
Memphis In May & Beale Street Landing
Walking path along the Mississippi River
67 locals recommend
Tom Lee Park
Riverside DriveMemphis In May & Beale Street Landing
Walking path along the Mississippi River
Historic location of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recently renovated civil rights museum with new exhibits.
319 locals recommend
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StHistoric location of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recently renovated civil rights museum with new exhibits.
Graceland
Home of Elvis Presley.
Food Scene
Great food and drink specials. You can also borrow their bocce balls for a game across the street.
61 locals recommend
SOB Downtown
345 S Main StGreat food and drink specials. You can also borrow their bocce balls for a game across the street.
Pontotoc Lounge
314 S Main StHappy Hour specials and good menu.
Pearl's Oyster House
299 S Main StFresh oysters and seafood
Great local place offering local beers and locally sourced southern cuisine.
31 locals recommend
Rizzo's By Michael Patrick
492 S Main StGreat local place offering local beers and locally sourced southern cuisine.
Nice place for an afternoon cocktail and bite or dinner on the sidewalk.
18 locals recommend
South Main Sushi
520 S Main StNice place for an afternoon cocktail and bite or dinner on the sidewalk.
Central BBQ - Downtown
147 E Butler AveGreat BBQ, just follow the smell of delicious ribs!
Great food, perfect for dinner or lunch before catching a play at the Orpheum.
79 locals recommend
The Majestic Grille
145 S Main StGreat food, perfect for dinner or lunch before catching a play at the Orpheum.
Double J Smoke House and Saloon
124 GE Patterson AvenueBBQ
Great French restaurant for special occasions. Check out the Terrace Bar upstairs as well, gorgeous view of the river.
12 locals recommend
Paulette's Restaurant
50 Harbor Town SquareGreat French restaurant for special occasions. Check out the Terrace Bar upstairs as well, gorgeous view of the river.
No trip to Memphis is complete without a trip to Gus's.
159 locals recommend
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StNo trip to Memphis is complete without a trip to Gus's.
The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main StGreat restaurant that has huge history.
Great spot for dining and shopping. Many restaurants offering different cuisine, many have outside seating.
177 locals recommend
Overton Square
2101 Madison AveGreat spot for dining and shopping. Many restaurants offering different cuisine, many have outside seating.
Arts & Culture
Orpheum Theatre
203 S Main StPlays and concerts.
FedExForum
191 Beale StConcerts and Grizzles games
Great museum, take an Uber as it is a bit of a hike. Closed on Mondays. Get tickets online.
174 locals recommend
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveGreat museum, take an Uber as it is a bit of a hike. Closed on Mondays. Get tickets online.
Drinks & Nightlife
Earnestine & Hazel's
531 S Main StSoul burgers...a must!
Max's Sports Bar
115 GE Patterson AveSports bar
Spindini
383 S Main StGood drinks and menu. Italian cuisine. Open everyday at 5pm.
Beale Street
128 Beale StBar, restaurants, and great place for people watching.
Tug's
51 Harbor Town SquareGreat river view on the patio. Good brunch on weekends.
Everything Else
Take a stroll down the street or take the trolley, lots of shops, businesses, restaurants, and bars.
7 locals recommend
South Main Street
South Main StreetTake a stroll down the street or take the trolley, lots of shops, businesses, restaurants, and bars.
Check out the Peabody ducks while enjoying a cocktail in the grand lobby. There is also an Italian Steakhouse called Capriccio Grill, the Corner Bar with drink specials, and Chez Philippe. You will need reservations at Chez Phillipe.
126 locals recommend
The Peabody Memphis
149 Union AveCheck out the Peabody ducks while enjoying a cocktail in the grand lobby. There is also an Italian Steakhouse called Capriccio Grill, the Corner Bar with drink specials, and Chez Philippe. You will need reservations at Chez Phillipe.
Lansky Bros.
149 Union AveShop where the King shopped! Located inside the Peabody Hotel.
Aldo’s Pizza Pies - Downtown
100 S Main StGreat NY style pizza, they delivery.
Famous studio with huge history of rock and roll. Great tour, not too long and worth the trip. Consider an uber to take here.
217 locals recommend
Sun Studio
706 Union AveFamous studio with huge history of rock and roll. Great tour, not too long and worth the trip. Consider an uber to take here.
Shopping
American Apparel
528 S Main StAcross the street from Earnestine & Hazel's and the Arcade.
Sachë
525 S Main StLocal screen printed shirts (also a salon)
Gould's Salon Spa - Downtown
77 S Main StFull service salon.