Central Gardens Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Gardens
Popular places to visit
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Beale Street
This Home of the Blues contains a thriving music scene, iconic landmarks and a rich history, and allows visitors to experience 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 great live music.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Wolfchase Galleria
During your trip to Memphis, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wolfchase Galleria. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Our pick of the best Central Gardens Hotel Deals
Hu. Hotel
The hotel was nice and clean but seemed like its time for fresh paint. Beds were very clean and comfortable and that rooftop view of the river and bridge we incredible but not much for the bar there!! nice location and not bad for the price.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
The Guest House at Graceland is a first-class facility. We only have one suggestion for improvement; the gluten-free options on the restaurant/bar menus could be more plentiful. We stayed three days and our teenage granddaughter who must eat gluten-free was rather limited in what she could eat. Otherwise, ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Wonderful
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Very cool room inside bass pro. Good detail and decor throughout store and hotel. Fun things for kids to do like bowling, games, scavenger hunt. Service in restaurant at top was nice. Very friendly staff, be patient takes a while for food to come out. Food was terrific. Everyone friendly who worked ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Peabody Memphis
The property was beautiful as always and service superb. The pool and hot tub were occupied by several people and children so we did not get to enjoy it during our stay. The athletic club area was under construction and we were never able to gain access to the sky deck as it was closed during our ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Other neighbourhoods around Central Gardens
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.
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.
Crosstown
When in Crosstown, you can plan a visit to Minglewood Hall and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
Victorian Village Historic District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in Victorian Village Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at Mallory-Neely House or Woodruff-Fontaine House.
