Uptown Travel Guide
Memphis
Popular places to visit
Cannon Center for Performing Arts
You can make plans for a show at Cannon Center for Performing Arts during your trip to Memphis. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic 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 fascinating museums.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Uptown
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
We had a room with wet carpet. But once we were reassigned a new room, we had a great stay. Courteous staff. Clean hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
The only issue was the vomit on the bottom of the bathroom door near the toilet.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown Hotel by IHG
We didn’t actually stay at the Crown Plaza. The National Guard took over the hotel so we were moved to the LaQuinta Inn. It was very nice once they fixed a shower problem. They even shuttled us back and forth to the Crown Plaza for our breakfast we prepaid for.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hu. Hotel
This hotel is so amazing! It was clean, classy, and chic. Ebony was soooo nice and helped us feel comfortable after we left a ghetto hotel in the middle of the night and came to them. She felt like a new best friend! I wish I had her number just so I could keep in touch. She is personable, friendly, ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Clean spacious room, very nice/helpful front desk staff.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Clean rooms, valet parking was fast and all the staff was very courteous
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
Pinch District
If you're spending some time in Pinch District, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion are top sights worth seeing.
Mud Island
Get to know Mud Island by checking out its river views, live music and theatres. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid or Cannon Center for Performing Arts during your time in the area.
North Memphis
Visitors to North Memphis like its bars and churches, and Burkle Estate is a sight worth a stop.
Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
Downtown Memphis
Downtown Memphis is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fascinating museums and great live music. You might also want to check out attractions like Statue of Elvis or Orpheum Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
New Pathways
If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.
