25 must-see memphis

hot spots

MEMPHIS FAVORITE EATS

  • Central BBQ

    Legendary Memphis barbecue known for ribs, pulled pork, and BBQ nachos

  • Rendezvous

    Historic downtown barbecue restaurant famous for charcoal-grilled ribs

  • Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar

    Upscale downtown dining known for tasting flights of dishes and wine

  • The Beauty Shop Restaurant

    Popular restaurant serving creative American dishes in a former beauty salon

  • The Lookout at the Pyramid

    Rooftop restaurant at Bass Pro Shops with incredible Mississippi River views

HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITES

  • National Civil Rights Museum

    (Lorraine Motel) Powerful museum at the site where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated

  • Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

    Memphis’ largest art museum with rotating exhibitions and family programs

  • Memphis Cotton Museum

    Learn how cotton shaped Memphis and the Delta economy

  • Memphis Riverboats

    Paddlewheel cruises along the Mississippi River

  • Beale Street

    Memphis’ historic blues district packed with live music and nightlife

ACTIVE & OUTDOOR SCENES

  • Shelby Farms Park

    One of the largest urban parks in the U.S. with bike trails, paddle boats, playgrounds, horseback riding, and even zip-lining!

  • Mud Island Riverwalk & Harbor Town

    Walk the Mississippi River model and stroll Harbor Town’s quiet streets, marina, and river views

  • Big River Crossing

    Walk or rent an electric scooter or bike across the Mississippi River bridge with views of Arkansas and Tennessee

  • Tom Lee Park

    Newly renovated riverfront park with walking paths, playgrounds, splash areas, and skyline views

  • High Point Climbing & Fitness

    Massive indoor rock-climbing gym with beginner to advanced routes

KID-APPROVED FUN

  • Memphis Zoo

    One of the top zoos in the country with giant pandas, splash areas, and playgrounds

  • Children’s Museum of Memphis

    Hands-on exhibits and outdoor splash park

  • Pink Palace Museum & Planetarium

    Dinosaurs, science exhibits, and space shows

  • Urban Air Adventure Park

    Indoor trampolines, climbing walls, and obstacle courses

  • Fire Museum of Memphis

    Historic fire trucks and interactive exhibits

memphis NIGHTLIFE & ROOFTOPS

  • B.B. King’s Blues Club

    Live blues music and Southern food on Beale Street

  • Havana Mix Cigar Emporium

    Upscale cigar lounge on Beale Street known for premium cigars, cocktails, and a relaxed late-night atmosphere

  • Beck & Call Rooftop

    Stylish rooftop lounge overlooking the Mississippi River and downtown skyline

  • Tiger & Peacock

    Trendy Midtown rooftop bar with creative cocktails and great city views

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And just in case you forgot…

“WE IN MEMPHIS, MANE!”