Memphis Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
About Memphis
Although downtown Memphis has experienced quite a rebirth and renewal in the last few years, the center of the city is older; it is full of new development, teeming with change and coming into its own. In the past few years, the city has emerged to boast one of the largest downtown populations among US cities. Citizens again have a vested interest in making downtown a safe, exciting place to visit and relax in after decades of abandonment. Memphis isextremely hotin the summertime, and the humidity can make you feel even hotter! Those who have trouble tolerating high heat and humidity may wish to avoid visiting in July and August.
Top Attractions in Memphis
Explore the best things to see and do in Memphis:
- ★Beale Street
- ★Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art
- ★Blues Hall of Fame Museum
- ★Cooper-Young
- ★Craft Axe Throwing
- ★FedExForum
- ★Fire Museum of Memphis
- ★Ghost River Brewing
Where to Eat in Memphis
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aldo's Pizza
- 🍴Aldo's Pizza Downtown
- 🍴Aldo's Pizza Midtown
- 🍴Arcade Restaurant
- 🍴Automatic Slims
- 🍴Bardog Tavern
Where to Stay in Memphis
- 🏨Best Western Gen X Inn
- 🏨Country Inn & Suites
- 🏨Doubletree Downtown Memphis
- 🏨Hampton Inn, Beale Street
- 🏨Holiday Inn - Downtown
- 🏨Holiday Inn - University of Memphis
Memphis Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: