Central Midtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Midtown
Popular places to visit
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music 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.
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid during your trip to Memphis. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
FedExForum
Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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 fascinating museums.
Activities
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour
Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Our pick of the best Central Midtown Hotel Deals
Hu. Hotel
The Guest House at Graceland
"Wonderful experience! From the staff to the food to the drinks to the nightly live entertainment."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
"Great location. Good price. Nice pool and deck area. We'll be back when we return to Memphis."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
"Great place to bring the kids. Staff was so nice to our 3 year old and he loved running around the store."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
"Everything was pretty nice."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Peabody Memphis
"Charming. No view."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Midtown
Midtown
Theatres, live music and museums are some highlights of Midtown. Make a stop by Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring.
Central Gardens
Though Central Gardens may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Minglewood Hall and Overton Square.
Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper-Young Historic District is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Memphis Sports & Events Center and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Vollintine-Evergreen
Vollintine-Evergreen might not have many top sights, but Memphis Zoo and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
