Cooper-Young Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cooper-Young Historic District
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 romantic 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 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.
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: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis City Tour + Elvis Experience with entry to Graceland
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Game at FedExForum
Our pick of the best Cooper-Young Historic District Hotel Deals
Hu. Hotel
Staff was super nice!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
I just loved the whole vibe of the hotel!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
We did not eat breakfast. But wahlburgers room service was great. We ate at lookout and the food was good, but I had a hair in my salad. They replaced my salad and did not charge me. On the 3rd day we started smelling a sewage smell in our rooms around 10 at night. We called front desk and the night ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Peabody Memphis
The hotel lobby area is spectacular. The rooms are wonderful and very comfortable. Staff are awesome. Ducks are entertaining.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Memphis Vitality Hotel
Toilet didn’t shut off and never saw any staff at all. Couldn’t tell you who worked there other than the security guard who drove around the lot in their car.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
This property was clean and the staff was fantastic! It’s an older building and that is starting to show.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cooper-Young Historic District
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.
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.
Evergreen
While Evergreen isn't home to many top sights, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Minglewood Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
University District
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Memphis Museum of Science & History or Galloway Golf Course.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
