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
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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Overton Park Shell Guided Backstage History Experience Tour
Top hotels in Crosstown
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Very clean rooms. Great location. 1 block from the start of Beale street
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hu. Hotel
Excellent stay overall.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Clean rooms but the pillows were TERRIBLE. Almost went down to buy a pillow they were beyond dead and made the mistake of looking inside the pillow case 😵. Like many reviews say not much to do later in the day in this area so we knew that going in. A pool and hot tub would be a welcome addition. ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Clean room staff was very nice
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Love the guesthouse. Always my go to when I’m in Memphis:
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Memphis Vitality Hotel
The hot tub was hot, the pool was nice and cool but not chilly. Sometimes heated pools feel like swimming in urine, and this one isn't like that!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Crosstown
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.
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.
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.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
