East Memphis Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Catch an event at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium during your trip to Memphis. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Memphis Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Memphis Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Memphis Museum of Science & History
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Memphis Museum of Science & History during your trip to Memphis. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Children's Museum of Memphis
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Memphis during your travels to Memphis. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Audubon Park
After visiting Audubon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in East Memphis
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis
Excellent stay. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hu. Hotel
The room was outdated. No microwave, stained carpets that looked like mud was tracked in, broken lamp, and very hot. The AC couldn’t even keep the room cool. The remote barely worked to the TV. There is no ice machine in the halls. The breakfast was the best thing about the stay but there was flies ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
This hotel is gorgeous and an Elboc lovers paradise! It is really close to Gracelands and the hotel supplies free shuttle buses there and to the airport. The rooms are beautiful and great size. All the staff are very polite and helpful. Amore expensive than other hotels available but if you’re looking ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Iconic old southern hotel - bucket list stay
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Great hotel that was well located in the city to explore and have fun. Friendly staff, clean and well equipped rooms. It felt safe in the area and the rooms were quiet (well we were at the back of the property and they were). The rooftop bar was really great and the view of the bridge and Mississippi ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
We really did enjoy our stay overall, but I want to leave some information that may be helpful. We would go back, but maybe when there is more happening at the resort. Pros: all staff was friendly, beds were comfortable, in-room jacuzzi was nice, we had plenty of towels, complimentary bottled water ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Memphis
University District
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Galloway Golf Course or Memphis Museum of Science & History.
East Midtown
While East Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Overton Square and Children's Museum of Memphis.
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, Memphis Sports & Events Center and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
Vollintine-Evergreen
Vollintine-Evergreen might not have many top sights, but Memphis Zoo and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
