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.
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.
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
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Uptown Hotel Deals
Big Cypress Lodge
This hotel is more like a resort!! Everything was amazing and I will stay here every time I go to Memphis from now on!! Rooms are not only clean, but they are GORGEOUS!! Friendly staff, great food, and all around enjoyable experience. 10 out of 10!!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
The hotel is dated no doubt. The website pictures are AI, and doesn’t show the real wear and tear of an older hotel. The furniture and carpet needs updating and the walls and ceiling shows water and rust damage. This is not what I consider a $300/night hotel with a $35/night valet parking lot. I ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hu. Hotel
We really enjoyed our stay at the HU. Very clean, comfy beds, staff was really friendly and welcoming. They also gave us suggestions on places we might like to eat. We loved the location of the HU. It was very close to a lot of restaurants and things to do. We would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
It felt like a mini hotel straight from Las Vegas. The rooms were very nice and very high end. The hotel was very well kept and food was top notch! A gem in Memphis for sure. Even if you aren’t a die hard Elvis fan, it’s just a nice hotel!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Valet is my only complaint, there’s no parking so it’s 100% valet. And things get pretty backed up. Friendly staff and good food.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Good
Reviewed on 18 May 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 Memphis Music Hall of Fame 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.
