East Midtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East 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.
FedExForum
Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
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.
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
Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Our pick of the best East Midtown Hotel Deals
Hu. Hotel
We didn’t try any facilities like workout rooms so I can’t comment on them. The building has seen better days. The hotel staff as excellent. They were respectful and courteous. The biggest problem we had was the bed. While it was comfortable, my short wife found it a challenge to get into bed.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
It was convenient and good for what I needed
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
Great location for our daughters graduation at the convention center!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Clean room, friendly staff, the lobby full of people, it was very nice staying there.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Had a good stay here. It really is one of a kind. We had a good time. Check in is at 4pm which is a bit of a shame in my opinion, luckily we got in an hour or so early. Room was clean but did find cookie crumbs all over the coffee machine area. We stayed in the duck cabin and it was really impressive. ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Midtown
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.
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.
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.
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.
University District
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Galloway Golf Course or Memphis Museum of Science & History.
