Visit East Midtown
Popular places to visit
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Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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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.
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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.
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National Civil Rights Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Civil Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
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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 fascinating museums.
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Peabody Ducks
Find out about the history of Memphis with a stop at Peabody Ducks. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
![Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/696236/7aea138e-c728-4734-a227-6b78eb90395c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
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Elvis Presley's Graceland Excursions Tupelo Tour
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Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
![Nashville to Graceland Memphis Daytrip Transportation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48863176/942a336a-ee1a-45da-89cc-32d8a2056b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Nashville to Graceland Memphis Daytrip Transportation
Top hotels in East Midtown
![Hu. Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/807600/807514/daa711a6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16900/16864/eccd0007_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
![Big Cypress Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/13000000/12993400/12993388/4237d3b4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
![Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/63000000/62999300/62999249/c3c64f4e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
![Hotel Indigo Memphis Downtown, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27370000/27363100/27363058/1fc4c142_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025
![The Guest House at Graceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14880000/14873700/14873603/56901244_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Midtown
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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, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and Children's Museum of Memphis are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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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.
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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.
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Vollintine-Evergreen
If you're spending some time in Vollintine-Evergreen, Memphis Zoo and Overton Park are top sights worth seeing.
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Medical District
While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.
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University District
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Memphis Museum of Science & History or Galloway Golf Course.