South Memphis
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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 great live music and fascinating museums.

Mason Temple
Find out about the history of Memphis when you take a trip to Mason Temple. Amble around this family-friendly 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 fascinating museums in this romantic area.

Beale Street
With iconic landmarks, historic buildings and live music venues, Beale Street, "the Home of the Blues" is Memphis as it was at the turn of the 20th century.

FedExForum
Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

National Civil Rights Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Civil Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Things to do

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission

Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Top hotels in South Memphis

Hu. Hotel
Room could be updated and Breakfast was short on food. Staff was friendly and location is good.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Guest House at Graceland
My stay was everything you’d expect from a five star hotel. I had messed up my check in date and the guest service manager was more than helpful. The property top to bottom is clean and pristine. Plenty of options for food and beverage. Room was clean, linens comfortable, and the decor was on ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
We had a room with wet carpet. But once we were reassigned a new room, we had a great stay. Courteous staff. Clean hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Big Cypress Lodge
The only issue was the vomit on the bottom of the bathroom door near the toilet.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Clean rooms, valet parking was fast and all the staff was very courteous
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland
TV remote didn’t work. Room key didn’t work. Extremely noisy at night. Hallway reaked of marijuana smoke. Located in a bad neighborhood.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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 Gibson Guitar Museum 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.


