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.
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.
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.
Peabody Ducks
Find out about the history of Memphis with a stop at Peabody Ducks. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Memphis Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Central Midtown Hotel Deals
Hu. Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Memphis Vitality Hotel
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Place Memphis Primacy Park
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
Big Cypress Lodge
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
The Guest House at Graceland
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Midtown
Midtown
Theatres, live music and museums are some highlights of Midtown. Make a stop by Minglewood Hall or Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church 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, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and Children's Museum of Memphis are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
North Memphis
Visitors to North Memphis like its bars and churches, and Burkle Estate is a sight worth a stop.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.