South Memphis Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Memphis
Popular places to visit
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Mason Temple
Find out about the history of Memphis when you take a trip to Mason Temple. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale
Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Our pick of the best South Memphis Hotel Deals
Hu. Hotel
For the price I paid for the room and the reviews that were left by other Expedia members I was really surprised at the state of this place. Scuffed walls and marked up carpet. Hallways in bad shape. Mold in the shower. Hair on the sink. And there’s a surprise $22 charge for parking that I did not ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Everything was fantastic
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
Great location for our daughters graduation at the convention center!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Room was clean but the sheets were itchy and had white dots on it not sure if they wasn’t washed or I could we could be allergic to washing powder. The staff was nice. However upon arrival the lady didn’t give good details and just seemed like she was trying to get us out of the way. Other than that ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Parking was just ok
Reviewed on 12 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 South Memphis
South Main
While visiting South Main, you might make a stop by sights like Blues Hall of Fame Museum and Railroad & Trolley Museum.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
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 Memphis Music Hall of Fame while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
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.
