Blanton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.
Beale Street
Studded with major landmarks, famous works of architecture and countless live music venues, the “Home of Blues” is the best way to discover early 20th-century Memphis.
FedExForum
Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
National Civil Rights Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Civil Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
University of Memphis
Explore the campus of University of Memphis as part of your travels around Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Memphis Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Memphis Zoo home during your holiday in Memphis? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Activities
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Game at FedExForum
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis Haunted History Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Blanton Hotel Deals
Hu. Hotel
Very welcoming
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Lobby Bar evening entertainment.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
Everything was excellent with the hotel. Nice bar and restaurant. Courtious staff.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Everything
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Room was fine ~ TV did not have information about the hotel and the front desk was not real well informed about questions we poised. Roof top bar ~ staff was more interested in visiting with each other than waiting on customers and one staff behind the bar kept working on her hair. One in our party ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Memphis Vitality Hotel
The smell of the room was horrible. The walls were dirty, the carpet on the floor was dirty. The toilet sits low to the ground. The tub was dirty. I only gave 2 stars due to the bed was comfortable, however we had to keep spraying room scent and Lysol in order to sleep. Check in was quick and easy. ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blanton
Mud Island
Get to know Mud Island by checking out its river views, live music and theatres. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid or Cannon Center for Performing Arts during your time in the area.
South Main
While visiting South Main, you might make a stop by sights like Blues Hall of Fame Museum and Railroad & Trolley Museum.
Downtown Memphis
Downtown Memphis is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fascinating museums and great live music. You might also want to check out attractions like Orpheum Theatre or Gibson Guitar Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Pinch District
If you're spending some time in Pinch District, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion are top sights worth seeing.
Uptown
Uptown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Cannon Center for Performing Arts while you're in town.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
