Visit East Midtown
Popular places to visit
Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable 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.
University of Memphis
Explore the campus of University of Memphis during your stay in Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Memphis Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Memphis Zoo home during your travels in Memphis? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Peabody Ducks
Find out about the history of Memphis when you take a trip to Peabody Ducks. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
National Civil Rights Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Civil Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Via App
Elvis Presley's Graceland Excursions Tupelo Tour
Top hotels in East Midtown
Hu. Hotel
Friendly staff, clean rooms, perfect location
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Did not eat breakfast there. Service was quick. Room was clean. Shower was nice. Checked all the boxes for a one night stay.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Big Cypress Lodge
It was an excellent experience and we loved it all
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
The Guest House at Graceland
So nice people and it was very clean
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
Everything and staff was great!! Parking lot is kind of janky but perfect location. Parking extra $14
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Memphis Vitality Hotel
Staff was amazing. Room was clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Midtown
Cooper-Young Historic District
The restaurants and churches are a few reasons travelers visit Cooper-Young Historic District. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and Children's Museum of Memphis, a few notable attractions nearby.
Central Gardens
Central Gardens might not have many top sights, but Minglewood Hall and Overton Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Midtown
Theaters, live music, and museums are just a few things travelers enjoy about Midtown. Check out Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring the area.
Crosstown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Crosstown and surrounding area, you can visit Minglewood Hall and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Medical District
If you're spending some time in Medical District, Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home are top sights worth seeing.
University District
You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Memphis Museum of Science & History or Galloway Golf Course.
