Guidebook for Memphis
Food Scene
The Gray Canary
301 S Front StHave the crudo! Best fish in town.
Great vibe and food. Located in the Chisca Hotel, where Elvis first played in the lobby.
44 locals recommend
Catherine & Mary's
272 S Main StGreat vibe and food. Located in the Chisca Hotel, where Elvis first played in the lobby.
Great Mexican fusion within walking distance of nightlife at places like Lafayette's Music Room with live bands playing nightly.
80 locals recommend
Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Overton Square
2115 Madison AvenueGreat Mexican fusion within walking distance of nightlife at places like Lafayette's Music Room with live bands playing nightly.
Great place to have a quick espresso or snack on historic Main Street. Great place to walk around, near the National Civil Rights Museum and the Mississippi River.
33 locals recommend
Bluff City Coffee & Bakery
505 S Main StGreat place to have a quick espresso or snack on historic Main Street. Great place to walk around, near the National Civil Rights Museum and the Mississippi River.
Great Japanese fusion restaurant. Walk next door for Alchemy either before or after for great cocktails! (Happy hour from 4-6 daily)
51 locals recommend
Tsunami
928 Cooper StGreat Japanese fusion restaurant. Walk next door for Alchemy either before or after for great cocktails! (Happy hour from 4-6 daily)
Germantown Commissary
2290 S Germantown RdGreat Memphis-style BBQ. Have the deviled eggs and ribs!
Great, locally made Latin ice creams and desserts. I recommend the natural strawberry or kiwi paleta!
12 locals recommend
La Michoacana
4091 Summer AveGreat, locally made Latin ice creams and desserts. I recommend the natural strawberry or kiwi paleta!
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic Memphis night club playing Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson- like music. Historic, fun and memorable.
67 locals recommend
Paula & Raiford's Disco
14 S 2nd StIconic Memphis night club playing Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson- like music. Historic, fun and memorable.
Great bar in historic Victorian Village. Located in a restored house on "Millionaire's Row" in Memphis. Victorian-styled house serving American tapas with live jazz music from 8-11 and a DJ from 11 onwards.
55 locals recommend
Mollie Fontaine Lounge
679 Adams AveGreat bar in historic Victorian Village. Located in a restored house on "Millionaire's Row" in Memphis. Victorian-styled house serving American tapas with live jazz music from 8-11 and a DJ from 11 onwards.
Madison Hotel
79 Madison AveGo to the rooftop bar! Great views of the city.
Sightseeing
Graceland
Home of Elvis Presley! Must see his planes, cars and house!
Whether you're shopping for outdoor goods or not, this is a great place to visit. Go to the rooftop bar (highest non-attached elevator in the world) for the best views of downtown Memphis and into the Arkansas delta.
199 locals recommend
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
1 Bass Pro DrWhether you're shopping for outdoor goods or not, this is a great place to visit. Go to the rooftop bar (highest non-attached elevator in the world) for the best views of downtown Memphis and into the Arkansas delta.
Sun Studio
706 Union AvePlace where the Memphis Music scene blossomed.
Scenic pedestrian bridge going across the Mississippi River into Arkansas to a lowlands park. Incredible views of the city and huge barges going underneath the bridge!
39 locals recommend
Big River Crossing
Big River CrossingScenic pedestrian bridge going across the Mississippi River into Arkansas to a lowlands park. Incredible views of the city and huge barges going underneath the bridge!
Arts & Culture
Brooks Museum
1934 Poplar AveMUST SEE! This museum is one of the best in the country in my opinion. Emotionally moving and educational. Great for people of all ages.
319 locals recommend
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StMUST SEE! This museum is one of the best in the country in my opinion. Emotionally moving and educational. Great for people of all ages.
Art gallery located very close to the Memphis Botanic Garden.
67 locals recommend
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
4339 Park AveArt gallery located very close to the Memphis Botanic Garden.
Parks & Nature
Largest park inside a city in the United States other than Central Park in NYC. Se everything from Bison to sunflower and strawberry fields. There is a 2.25 mile walkway around a lake that also hosts The Kitchen, a restaurant owned by Elon Musk's son. Great urban oasis.
223 locals recommend
Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Dr NLargest park inside a city in the United States other than Central Park in NYC. Se everything from Bison to sunflower and strawberry fields. There is a 2.25 mile walkway around a lake that also hosts The Kitchen, a restaurant owned by Elon Musk's son. Great urban oasis.
Shopping
South Main