Uptown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Uptown
Popular places to visit
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.
Cannon Center for Performing Arts
Take the family on an outing to Cannon Center for Performing Arts during your trip to Memphis. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area or visit 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.
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 + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour
Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission
Our pick of the best Uptown Hotel Deals
Big Cypress Lodge
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Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
"I enjoy the stay very much! Rooms a clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hu. Hotel
"rooms were great and staff was nice and helpful"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
"Great location, it smells amazing every time we walked through the doors. There were plenty of chill games to play in one area. Ping pong, table ice hockey and more. Beautiful indoor sun rooms with grass walls and string lights. The property is well managed and clean, pool area is super chill with ..."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
"The hotel itself was beautiful and definitely has that resort feel to it. I do wish they had a shelf in the shower to put our soap and shampoo instead of on the floor and the water pressure was kind of lacking but otherwise it was nice. The pillows went flat after about 5 minutes so we had to double ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
The Peabody Memphis
"Beautiful hotel with a large lobby and live entertainment. We like the high quality restaurants on site. Comfortable beds and rooms, however bathrooms could be larger. No double sink or 2 person capacity in some rooms."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Uptown
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.
East Memphis
Travellers to East Memphis praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Galloway Golf Course and Leftwich Tennis Center.
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.
Whitehaven
The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Whitehaven. A stop by Graceland or Tri-State Bank of Memphis might round out your trip.
Southwind
Southwind is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mike Rose Soccer Complex or TPC Southwind.
