Central Midtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Midtown
Popular places to visit
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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.
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 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 great live music.
Peabody Ducks
Find out about the history of Memphis with a stop at Peabody Ducks. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis: Haunted Memphis Bus Tour
Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Central Midtown Hotel Deals
Hu. Hotel
Absolutely amazing. The staff was very helpful even though I had issues during check in they actually went above and beyond their duties to make sure I was inside warm and safe and checked in I will recommend Hu hotel to anyone who goes to Memphis
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
The Guest House at Graceland
Relaxing environment. Clean rooms. Nice decor.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Memphis Vitality Hotel
Lack of tv options, no microwave in room, and no bathroom fan. Other than that, very nice stay
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Big Cypress Lodge
Staff was great. Lodge was spotless. However, we got there an hour early & they wanted us to pay $50 for early check in. After driving 6 hours to get told we had to wait another hour is aggravating & pointless knowing that our room is ready for us to occupy it. Just another way to get more ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown by IHG
Staff was great, clean and easy service
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Great hotel
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Midtown
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.
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.
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.
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, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and Children's Museum of Memphis are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
North Memphis
Visitors to North Memphis like its bars and churches, and Burkle Estate is a sight worth a stop.
