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Memphis serves as the county seat of Shelby County and sits along the Mississippi River. It is the second-most populous city in Tennessee and the largest city proper on that river. The area anchors a metropolitan region extending into Arkansas and Mississippi with 1.34 million residents.
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Wahlburgers is a burger, bar and grill located in the Cotton Row Historic District.
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Best Hotels in Memphis
35 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Best Western Plus Gen X Inn
Best Western Plus Gen X Inn is located at 1177 Madison Avenue.
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Canopy by Hilton Memphis Downtown
Canopy by Hilton Memphis Downtown is located at 164 Union Avenue.
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Comfort Inn Downtown
Comfort Inn Downtown is a hotel located at 100 North Front Street.
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Courtyard Memphis Downtown
Courtyard Memphis Downtown is a hotel located at 75 Jefferson Avenue.
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Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown
Located at 300 North 2nd Street, the Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown offers accommodation in the city center.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Memphis Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Memphis Downtown is located at 185 Union Avenue.
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Hilton Garden Inn Memphis Downtown
The Hilton Garden Inn Memphis Downtown is located at 201 Union Avenue. It serves as a hotel option in the area.
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Holiday Inn Express - Medical Center Midtown
Holiday Inn Express - Medical Center Midtown is a hotel located at 1180 Union Avenue.
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Holiday Inn Memphis-Downtown
Holiday Inn Memphis-Downtown is located at 160 Union Avenue.
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Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis is a hotel located at 33 Beale Street.
Best Restaurants in Memphis
115 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Automatic Slim's
Automatic Slim's is a restaurant located in the Cotton Row Historic District.
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Bedrock Eat & Sweets
Bedrock Eat & Sweets is a restaurant located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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Blues City Cafe
Blues City Cafe serves as a coffee shop and Southern restaurant within the Beale Street Historic District.
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Central BBQ
Central BBQ serves regional cuisine in the Beale Street Historic District.
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Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous serves barbecue in the Cotton Row Historic District.
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Ecco on Overton Park
Ecco on Overton Park is a restaurant located in the Crosstown neighborhood.
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Evergreen Grill
Evergreen Grill is a restaurant located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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Felicia Suzanne's
Felicia Suzanne's is an American restaurant located in the Beale Street Historic District.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Memphis
14 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Cafe Eclectic
Cafe Eclectic operates as a café within the Harbor Town neighborhood.
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Crazy Gander Coffee Co.
Crazy Gander Coffee Co. is a café located in the Cotton Row Historic District.
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Crazy Gander Coffee Company
Crazy Gander Coffee Company is a café located in the Cotton Row Historic District.
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Dr. Bean's Coffee and Tea Emporium
Dr. Bean's Coffee and Tea Emporium is a café located in the Beale Street Historic District. The spot serves coffee and tea.
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Tamp and Tap
Tamp and Tap is a café located in the Cotton Row Historic District. It serves breakfast and operates as a coffee shop.
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King's Palace Cafe
King's Palace Cafe is a café located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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Good Morning Gorgeous
Good Morning Gorgeous is a café located in the Cotton Row Historic District.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Memphis
33 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Ernestine & Hazel's
Ernestine & Hazel's is a bar located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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Lafayette’s Music Room
Lafayette’s Music Room is a bar located in the Midtown neighborhood.
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Peoples on Beale
Peoples on Beale is a bar located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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Silky O'Sullivans
Silky O'Sullivans is an Irish bar located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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The Brass Door
The Brass Door is an Irish bar located in the Cotton Row Historic District.
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The Brass Door Irish Pub
The Brass Door Irish Pub is an Irish bar located in the Cotton Row Historic District.
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The Flying Saucer
The Flying Saucer is a bar located in the Beale Street Historic District.
Best Things to Do in Memphis
74 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art
Located in the Cotton Row Historic District, the Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art serves as a local attraction. Visitors can explore its collections within this historic area.
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Blues Hall of Fame
Located in the Beale Street Historic District, the Blues Hall of Fame is a dedicated attraction for music enthusiasts.
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Brooks Museum of Art
The Brooks Museum of Art is an attraction located in the Midtown neighborhood.
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Crosstown Arts
Crosstown Arts is an attraction located in the Crosstown neighborhood.
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Fire Museum of Memphis
Located in the Cotton Row Historic District, the Fire Museum of Memphis offers a look at local firefighting history.
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Mallory-Neely House
The Mallory-Neely House is an attraction located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Memphis Music Hall of Fame
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame is an attraction located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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Memphis Rock 'N Soul Museum
The Memphis Rock 'N Soul Museum is located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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National Civil Rights Museum
Located in the Beale Street Historic District, the National Civil Rights Museum serves as a significant attraction for visitors.
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Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum
Located in Harbor Town, the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum serves as a local attraction.
Best Shops in Memphis
9 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Daystar Boutique & Gifts
Daystar Boutique & Gifts operates as a shop in the Midtown neighborhood.
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Stock & Belle
Stock & Belle is a shop located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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Walking Pants Curiosities
Walking Pants Curiosities is a shop located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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M Town Apparel Co.
M Town Apparel Co. is a shop located in the Cotton Row Historic District.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Memphis
58 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Bickford Park
Bickford Park offers a green space for relaxation in the Harbor Town neighborhood.
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Klondike Park
Klondike Park serves as a local green space within the Speedway Terrace neighborhood.
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Gaston Park
Gaston Park serves as a green space within the Beale Street Historic District.
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Martyr's Park
Martyr's Park is a green space located within the Beale Street Historic District.
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Tom Lee Park
Tom Lee Park is a green space located within the Cotton Row Historic District.
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Cobblestone Landing
Cobblestone Landing is a park located within the Cotton Row Historic District.
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"I am a Man" Plaza
"I am a Man" Plaza is a park located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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Ashburn-Coppock Park
Ashburn-Coppock Park is a green space located in the Beale Street Historic District.
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