Things To Do in Downtown Memphis
In the heart of historic downtown along the trolley line, Comfort Inn Downtown welcomes you to the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Explore things to do in Downtown Memphis, from lively Beale Street or venture further to see Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum, and much more.
Iconic Beale Street
Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
The Beale Street Historic District is downtown Memphis’s music epicenter, encompassing three blocks of entertainment venues, restaurants, bars, shopping, and street vendors.
Graceland
Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
This nearly 14-acre Colonial Revival mansion now serves as a museum to celebrate the life and music of Elvis Presley. Tour the sprawling grounds and mansion of the legendary rocker, all while learning about his life and career.
FedExForum
191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
The all-purpose events center is home to the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies and the University of Memphis’ Tigers basketball team, but it also hosts some top entertainment events in Memphis.
Orpheum Theatre
203 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
Opened in 1890, "The South's Finest Theatre" has presented more Broadway touring productions than any other theater in the country, plus a wide array of entertainers including Cary Grant and Patti LaBelle.
255 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
With a recent $200-million renovation, this massive 300,000-square-feet event center boasts a 2,100-seat theatre and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of downtown Memphis and the Mississippi River.
Sun Studio
706 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
This famed record label and recording studio marks the spot where a young Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and countless others experimented with the sounds of rock, country, and gospel music.
Mud Island Riverpark
125 N Front St, Memphis, TN 38103
This Riverwalk exhibit is a representation of the actual Lower Mississippi River all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. Splash down the middle of the "river" then go for a ride on a man-made pond in pedal boats that look like swans or pirate ships.
Memphis River Tour Boats
45 Riverside Dr, Memphis, TN 38103
No trip to this riverfront city is complete without riding along the Mississippi River. Take a sightseeing tour or themed dinner cruise on a fleet of old-fashioned sternwheelers.
South Main Arts District
South Main, Memphis, TN
Spend a whole day touring this hip district where converted early-1900s warehouses are now home to chef-driven eateries, relaxed bars, brewpubs, and one-of-a-kind boutiques.
I Love Memphis Murals
Multiple Locations
An 8-part by the Urban Art Commission, Memphians show their city pride and creativity through six distinct murals found through the city. Check out the closest mural on the side of Wet Willy's on Iconic Beale Street.
2000 Prentiss Pl, Memphis, TN 38112
Come face-to-face with wildlife galore at one of the largest zoos in the country. The 70-acre facility houses 3,500-plus animals in one-of-a-kind exhibits like Once Upon A Farm, Primate Canyon, and Northwest Passage.
Shelby County Courthouse
140 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Feature in several major movies, this neoclassical structure covers an entire city block and features 6 large seated figures—each carved from a single block of Tennessee marble—representing Wisdom, Justice, Liberty, Authority, Peace, and Prosperity.
Welcome Center
119 Riverside Dr, Memphis, TN 38103
The perfect introduction to the City of the Blues, this center offers information on the area's top attractions plus an iconic photo-op at the "Welcome to Memphis" sign.
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103
Experience the history of the Civil Rights Movement at the site of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, plus exhibits chronicling the history of the struggle in America from the 17th century to the present.
Stax Museum
926 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
Learn about Stax Records' historic involvement with the creation of the Southern soul at this museum and replica of the original Stax Records studio. And make sure to bust a move across the wide-open dance floor to some soulful Stax tracks.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
Located within FedExForum, this museum tells the critical story of musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic obstacles to create the music that changed the world.
The Cotton Museum
65 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Once the legendary Memphis Cotton Exchange where cotton traders once stood at the center of the global cotton economy, this circa-1939 building is now a museum exhibiting cotton and slavery history.
Children’s Museum
2525 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Located in Midtown Memphis, this museum offers more than 30 exhibits to challenge young minds through interactive exhibits of science, math, health, and art.