Why go
- City in Tennessee, United States.
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Elvis Presley's Graceland.
- Served by Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA).
History
Memphis is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. Situated along the Mississippi River, it had a population of 633,104 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Tennessee, the fifth-most populous in the Southeast, and the 29th-most populous in the US. Memphis is the largest city proper on the Mississippi River and anchors the Memphis area that includes parts of Arkansas and Mississippi, the 45th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. with 1.34 million residents.
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103 · civilrightsmuseum.org
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Where to stay
690 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38105 · jamesleehouse.com
477 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103 · arrivehotels.com
50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103 · riverinnmemphis.com
149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · peabodymemphis.com
310 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · wyndhamhotels.com
1 Bass Pro Dr, Memphis, TN 38105 · big-cypress.com
7237 Southcrest Pkwy, Southaven, MS 38671 · ihg.com
1180 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 · ihg.com
179 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · hotelnapoleonmemphis.com
3411 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116 · ihg.com
22 N B.B. King Blvd, Memphis, TN 38103 · ihg.com
69 E Pontotoc Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · hotelpontotoc.com
79 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · huhotelmemphis.com
300 N 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38105 · ihg.com
110 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · marriott.com
21 Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104 · marriott.com
100 N Front St, Memphis, TN 38103 · choicehotels.com
201 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · hilton.com
160 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · ihg.com
40 N Front St, Memphis, TN 38103 · marriott.com
545 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103 · hilton.com
63 N B.B. King Blvd, Memphis, TN 38103 · marriott.com
75 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · marriott.com
175 Peabody Pl, Memphis, TN 38103 · hilton.com
33 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103 · hyatt.com
170 Lt. George W Lee Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · marriott.com
164 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · hilton.com
135 Vance Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · hilton.com
250 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103 · marriott.com
1177 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 · bestwestern.com
340 W Illinois Ave, Memphis, TN 38106 · downtowninnmemphis.com
Indoor
42 S Camilla St, Memphis, TN 38104
210 S Pauline St, Memphis, TN 38104 · motel6.com
Restaurants & places to go
Southern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-00:00 · 143 Beale Street, Memphis, 38103 · bbkings.com
Burger, Restaurant · Popular diner known for using the same grease to deep-fry their burgers & fries for over a century. Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-03:00;… · dyersonbeale.com
American, Burger, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 4996 Stage Road, 38128 · piccadilly.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 04:30-20:00 Features: takeaway · 3027 Covington Pike, 38128 · starbucks.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 09:00-20:00; Tu-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 3549 Austin Peay Highway, Memphis, 38128 · locations.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:30-24:00; Th-Sa 09:30-01:00; Su 09:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 975 Union Avenue, Memphis, 38104 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 1680 Union Avenue, Memphis, 38104 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su 06:00-22:00; Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3545 Austin Peay Highway, Memphis, 38128 · locations.bojangles.com
Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2238 Frayser Boulevard, Memphis, 38127 · locations.captainds.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning · 4375 Summer Avenue · eatchq.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 3000 Airways Boulevard, Memphis, 38116 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 1540 Union Avenue, Memphis, 38104 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-03:00; Su 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 3490 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, 38116 · locations.tacobell.com
Ice Cream, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:30-21:30; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:00 · 5070 Raleigh-Lagrange Road, 38134 · antojitosmemphis.com
Bagel, Deli, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-14:00 · 276 South Front Street, 38103 · hivebagelanddeli.com
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 14:00-20:00 · 106 East G. E. Patterson Avenue, Memphis, 38103 · littleitalydowntown.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:45-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-21:30; Su 15:00-21:00 · 2125 Madison Avenue, Memphis, 38104 · porchandparlor.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 16:00-22:00 · 361 South Main Street · goodfortuneco.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Local, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-15:00 Features: vegan options · 3119 Poplar Avenue, 38111 · luluscafeandbakery.com
Hot Dog, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-03:00 · 1349 Autumn Avenue, Memphis, 38104 · thedoghouzz.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa 12:00-18:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00 Features: vegan options · 669 South Highland Street, Memphis, 38111 · plantbasedheat.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 520 South Main Street, Memphis, 38103 · southmainsushi.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-05:00 · alfredsonbeale.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 2947 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, 38111
Brazilian, Steak House, Restaurant · Brazilian/Steak House restaurant · 103 Peabody Place, 38103 · texasdebrazil.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cookie, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1556 Union Avenue, Memphis, 38104
Cake, Bagel, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-17:00; Su 08:00-17:00 · Young Avenue
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 5167 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, 38117 · petalsofapeony.com
Mediterranean, Korean, Sandwich, Restaurant · Mediterranean/Korean restaurant · 2013 Madison Avenue, Memphis, 38104
Cafe · cafe · 110 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, 38103 · cafeeclectic.net
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 1324 Peabody Avenue, Memphis, 38104
African, Restaurant · African restaurant
Coffee, Tea, Cafe · Coffee/Tea cafe · 510 South Highland Street, Memphis, 38111
Arab, Restaurant · Arab restaurant
French, Restaurant · French restaurant
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant · 95 South Main Street, Memphis, 38103
Bar, Pub, Restaurant · Bar/Pub restaurant · 159 Beale Street, Memphis, 38103
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 1720 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, 38104
Gastropub, American, Restaurant · Gastropub/American restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · Summer Avenue, 38122
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Soul, Restaurant · Soul restaurant
Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant
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Airports
Memphis International Airport (MEM) 6.3 mi to the centre
2491 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (Delta Air Lines, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 32 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Orlando… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 32 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, ERJ, CRJ-900, A320, MD-88, Embraer 170…) · 21 routes: Atlanta, Austin*, Chicago*, Cincinnati*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Denver*, Detroit*, Houston*, Indianapolis*, Kansas City*, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Orleans*, New York*, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Raleigh-durham*, Salt Lake City, San Antonio*, Washington*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-300, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Houston*, Las Vegas*, Orlando*, Tampa*
- American Airlines AA (A319, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, ERD, CRJ) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami*, Washington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300) · 5 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Orlando, Tampa
- US Airways US (A319, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, CRJ) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Washington
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC) · 4 routes: El Dorado, Harrison, Hot Springs, Jackson
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ, ERJ-145) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*
- AeroMéxico AM (A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (A319, A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (A319, A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (A319, A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: New Orleans
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA) 17 mi to the centre
Millington, TN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
West Memphis Municipal Airport (AWM) 13 mi to the centre
West Memphis, AR, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Olive Branch Airport (OLV) 16 mi to the centre
Olive Branch, MS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
General Dewitt Spain Airport 5.4 mi to the centre
Memphis, TN, US
Treasure Island Airport 5.7 mi to the centre
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Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA); 22 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MEM has direct flights to 32 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Orlando…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Memphis, Tennessee. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Semi-private scheduled · Pilatus PC-12, King Air · Subscription and per-seat regional flights in California, Texas and Hawaii.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing