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
Amazing everything was wonderful even breakfast even the people amazing
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hu. Hotel
great staff Diamond was awesome and the concierge were Very helpful
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Love this hotel! This was our second visit. Disappointed that TV only worked part of day . Also no hair dryer or no extra roll of toilet paper . All issues were reported to client services.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Peabody Memphis
The room was quite nice: In the bathroom the toilet was jammed in between the sink and the wall so that it was difficult to sit down, and when I did my leg touched the metal of the stand that held the sink. We had an expensive dinner in the restaurant - not the French restaurant but the other one. ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
Everything was great, no price tags in the store and then paying $10 for a bottle of water seemed a little excessive.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Room was nice and loaction is good. The breakfast is very expensive. The thing that lets it down are the bar staff and some at breakfast (but not all). One bar staff member was rude and arrogant, the worst we come across on our road trip, if you don't want to work here just get another job.
Reviewed on 29 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.
Evergreen
While Evergreen isn't home to many top sights, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Minglewood Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
