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 entertainment choices.
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 fascinating museums and great live music.
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
Friendly staff, room large and clean, warm cookie
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar
Nice stay. Room was clean. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Bars were good - no free breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hu. Hotel
Staff was great, room was clean, beds were comfy! Easy walk to beale st
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Amazing room with views over the store. Not much to do of an evening though once the store is closed. The shuttle service was an amazing extra.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Clean room, friendly staff, quiet
Reviewed on 19 Jan 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.
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, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and Children's Museum of Memphis 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.
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.
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.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
