Food scene
Mexican ice cream and popsicles (paletas). Don't forget to try the horchata!
12 locals recommend
La Michoacana
4091 Summer AveMexican ice cream and popsicles (paletas). Don't forget to try the horchata!
A Memphis classic! Central is one of many places to enjoy great Memphis BBQ.
Our recommendation: BBQ sandwich and the BBQ nachos
20 locals recommend
Central BBQ - Summer
4375 Summer AveA Memphis classic! Central is one of many places to enjoy great Memphis BBQ.
Our recommendation: BBQ sandwich and the BBQ nachos
Located in the parking lot of a Lowe's, this spot is a local hidden gem.
Our recommendation: Brisket taco, Philly wrap, Golden Texas burger
41 locals recommend
Elwood's Shack
4523 Summer AveLocated in the parking lot of a Lowe's, this spot is a local hidden gem.
Our recommendation: Brisket taco, Philly wrap, Golden Texas burger
Happening burger place with a bar, sometimes featuring live music. The sweet potato fries are delicious!
50 locals recommend
Huey's Midtown
1927 Madison AveHappening burger place with a bar, sometimes featuring live music. The sweet potato fries are delicious!
A Memphis breakfast staple, known for their biscuits and made-from-scratch breakfast. Expect a wait. Cash only. Just around the corner.
14 locals recommend
Bryant's Breakfast
3965 Summer AveA Memphis breakfast staple, known for their biscuits and made-from-scratch breakfast. Expect a wait. Cash only. Just around the corner.
Things to do
Check out the Levitt Shell website for their free concert series schedule! Bring a blanket and enjoy some music on the lawn.
105 locals recommend
Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar AveCheck out the Levitt Shell website for their free concert series schedule! Bring a blanket and enjoy some music on the lawn.
Located at the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the National Civil Rights Museum is a must-do experience for anyone interested in learning more about the civil rights era and its connections to our present day life.
319 locals recommend
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry StLocated at the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the National Civil Rights Museum is a must-do experience for anyone interested in learning more about the civil rights era and its connections to our present day life.
Seasonal canoe, kayak, and paddle-board rentals available. Large play area for children. Ropes course and zip-lining. 4,500 acre park with over 40 miles of trails - keep an eye out for buffalo while you’re there!
223 locals recommend
Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Dr NSeasonal canoe, kayak, and paddle-board rentals available. Large play area for children. Ropes course and zip-lining. 4,500 acre park with over 40 miles of trails - keep an eye out for buffalo while you’re there!
The famous ‘home of the blues’ - go at daytime for the sights and the food; go in the evening for the music and the drinks.
245 locals recommend
Beale Street
128 Beale StThe famous ‘home of the blues’ - go at daytime for the sights and the food; go in the evening for the music and the drinks.
Explore Elvis’ Presley’s former mansion, private gardens, aircraft, and more!
260 locals recommend
Graceland
Explore Elvis’ Presley’s former mansion, private gardens, aircraft, and more!
Visit that strange pyramid-shaped building! Pay a fee to ride the country’s tallest free standing elevator to a glass-floor observation deck. Might as well eat dinner and go bowling while you're there!
199 locals recommend
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
1 Bass Pro DrVisit that strange pyramid-shaped building! Pay a fee to ride the country’s tallest free standing elevator to a glass-floor observation deck. Might as well eat dinner and go bowling while you're there!
Catch a Memphis Grizzlies basketball game, Memphis Tiger basketball game, concert, show, or other sporting event here!
134 locals recommend
FedExForum
191 Beale StCatch a Memphis Grizzlies basketball game, Memphis Tiger basketball game, concert, show, or other sporting event here!
An up-close and personal chance to learn about the history of the underground railroad right here in Memphis.
34 locals recommend
Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum
826 N 2nd StAn up-close and personal chance to learn about the history of the underground railroad right here in Memphis.
Walk across the Mississippi River using the longest pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi! Over a mile in length, this is a great way to get some beautiful views of the Memphis skyline.
39 locals recommend
Big River Crossing
Big River CrossingWalk across the Mississippi River using the longest pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi! Over a mile in length, this is a great way to get some beautiful views of the Memphis skyline.
"The Garden offers year round programming and events for children, families, adults, art lovers, food lovers, music lovers, gardeners, and more! Beyond our annual happenings we have a diverse offering of adult workshops and classes, youth classes and activities, art exhibits, horticultural features and events, and outdoor fun for all."
113 locals recommend
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Rd"The Garden offers year round programming and events for children, families, adults, art lovers, food lovers, music lovers, gardeners, and more! Beyond our annual happenings we have a diverse offering of adult workshops and classes, youth classes and activities, art exhibits, horticultural features and events, and outdoor fun for all."