Guidebook for Memphis
Food Scene
Great place to eat or drink. Lots of great choices there from German food to Indian food! One of my favs is Babalu. Southern/Mexican fusion. Yummy!
177 locals recommend
Overton Square
2101 Madison AveGreat place to eat or drink. Lots of great choices there from German food to Indian food! One of my favs is Babalu. Southern/Mexican fusion. Yummy!
Great place for fried chicken. A Memphis must do. Call first to see how long the wait is before you drive down there. 901-527-4877
159 locals recommend
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StGreat place for fried chicken. A Memphis must do. Call first to see how long the wait is before you drive down there. 901-527-4877
I LOVE the char-grilled oysters (ask for extra cheese)!! The rest of the food is just ok but the oysters are great! Sit at the bar. Enjoy the Memphis vibe
40 locals recommend
Pearl's Oyster House
299 S Main StI LOVE the char-grilled oysters (ask for extra cheese)!! The rest of the food is just ok but the oysters are great! Sit at the bar. Enjoy the Memphis vibe
Rated #1 in Memphis. Great if you can get a reservation. The Second Line (same chef, next door and less) is good for poboys/sandwiches etc.
38 locals recommend
Iris
4550 Monroe AveRated #1 in Memphis. Great if you can get a reservation. The Second Line (same chef, next door and less) is good for poboys/sandwiches etc.
My fav BBQ joint. Country bar feel but great bbq in my opinion. The pulled pork or the ribs you can't go wrong with.
7 locals recommend
Double J Smoke House and Saloon
124 GE Patterson AvenueMy fav BBQ joint. Country bar feel but great bbq in my opinion. The pulled pork or the ribs you can't go wrong with.
This is my very fav place to eat in Memphis. About a 20 minute drive from midtown and always on a long wait so call first but it's great! Try the grilled artichokes and key lime pie! Prime rib!!
J. Alexander's Redlands Grill
2670 N Germantown PkwyThis is my very fav place to eat in Memphis. About a 20 minute drive from midtown and always on a long wait so call first but it's great! Try the grilled artichokes and key lime pie! Prime rib!!
One & Only BBQ
567 Perkins ExtdBest BBQ in my opinion in Memphis
They put a spicy/sweet sauce over the fried chicken. Great place to visit if you are going to Graceland. Close by there.
16 locals recommend
Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken
3633 Millbranch RdThey put a spicy/sweet sauce over the fried chicken. Great place to visit if you are going to Graceland. Close by there.
Staks Pancake Kitchen
4615 Poplar AvenueGreat pancakes
Bhan Thai
1324 Peabody AveGood Thai. Great patio!
Sightseeing
Tour where Elvis recorded this first album. Gets very busy and the tour is worth it in my opinion.
217 locals recommend
Sun Studio
706 Union AveTour where Elvis recorded this first album. Gets very busy and the tour is worth it in my opinion.
Stax Museum
I have been but I hear it's cool. Very poplar with the tourist
Graceland
Thank ya, thank ya very much : ) -
The Peabody Hotel is famous for the ducks that ride the elevator down twice a day (11am and 5pm) and swim in the lobby fountain. Kinda chessy but... Nice hotel to see.
126 locals recommend
The Peabody Memphis
149 Union AveThe Peabody Hotel is famous for the ducks that ride the elevator down twice a day (11am and 5pm) and swim in the lobby fountain. Kinda chessy but... Nice hotel to see.
If you are interested in gardening, check out the gardens at the Dixon. Takes about 1 1/2 to tour the grounds. The museum is nice as well.
67 locals recommend
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
4339 Park AveIf you are interested in gardening, check out the gardens at the Dixon. Takes about 1 1/2 to tour the grounds. The museum is nice as well.
Check out the animals at the Memphis Zoo. Very close to to our home and they have pandas which are cool to see!
291 locals recommend
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlCheck out the animals at the Memphis Zoo. Very close to to our home and they have pandas which are cool to see!
South Main
Lots of cool shops and place to eat/drink. Cool hip vibe.
Great place to visit and is part of the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King was shot. Must do in Memphis
319 locals recommend
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StGreat place to visit and is part of the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King was shot. Must do in Memphis
Drinks & Nightlife
Go check out the famous Beale St. It's a cool place to hang out and listen to some blues and have a couple of drinks.
245 locals recommend
Beale Street
128 Beale StGo check out the famous Beale St. It's a cool place to hang out and listen to some blues and have a couple of drinks.
Mollie Fontaine Lounge
679 Adams AveTop 100 bars in America.
Spectrum Memphis
600 Marshall AveGay/str8 disco.
Everything Else
Like to gamble? Check out the casinos in Tunica! I would recommend the Horseshoe or Goldstrike Casinos.
6 locals recommend
Tunica
Like to gamble? Check out the casinos in Tunica! I would recommend the Horseshoe or Goldstrike Casinos.
Shopping
This has now become a place to see while in Memphis. Located in the huge pyramid downtown, you can shop for camping supplies and see live alligators! Also has a observation deck at the top of pyramid.
199 locals recommend
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
1 Bass Pro DrThis has now become a place to see while in Memphis. Located in the huge pyramid downtown, you can shop for camping supplies and see live alligators! Also has a observation deck at the top of pyramid.
Essentials
The Fresh Market
2145 Union AveGreat place to shop for fresh foods
Parks & Nature
Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Dr NGreat place to walk, bring dog, kids etc.