Uptown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
"Property was well maintained and clean."
Reviewed on 2 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
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
Pinch District
If you're spending some time in Pinch District, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion are top sights worth seeing.
Mud Island
Get to know Mud Island by checking out its river views, live music and theatres. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid or Cannon Center for Performing Arts during your time in the area.
North Memphis
Visitors to North Memphis like its bars and churches, and Burkle Estate is a sight worth a stop.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
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.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
