South Main Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Main
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Our pick of the best South Main Hotel Deals
ARRIVE Memphis
The lobby is super welcoming, with a living room vibe, a bakery and bar- really, everything you need. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was well appointed, and we love the eco-friendly glasses and large products to cut down on plastic.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Central Station Memphis, Curio Collection by Hilton
All great!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
The Rambler
Staff was great! Very attentive and informative with everything you needed to know from checking in and out to making sure your stay was going well. They had a very quick in response to any of your concerns or needs. The room came with a cheat sheet on how to operate anything in the room and around ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hu. Hotel
Room was a bit dirty but the staff was unbelievable and the location was great.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
The Guest House at Graceland
Quiet place.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Memphis Vitality Hotel
Toilets need to be higher. You have people 5’5”” and taller staying there and seniors. The 16” toilets are a bit too low. The lighting is very dull.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Main
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 Statue of Elvis or Orpheum Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
Uptown
Uptown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Cannon Center for Performing Arts while you're in town.
Harbor Town
Harbor Town might not have many top sights, but Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Cannon Center for Performing Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
