University District
Memphis





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Popular places to visit

University of Memphis
Explore the campus of University of Memphis during your stay in Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Memphis Museum of Science & History
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Memphis Museum of Science & History during your trip to Memphis. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Graceland
Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.

Beale Street
With iconic landmarks, historic buildings and live music venues, Beale Street, "the Home of the Blues" is Memphis as it was at the turn of the 20th century.

FedExForum
Catch an event at FedExForum during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Memphis Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Memphis Zoo home during your travels in Memphis? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Things to do

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

Memphis Haunted History Bus Tour

Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
University District Hotel Deals

Hu. Hotel
At check in the staff seemed as if they did not want to be at work! Line was long and very slow at checking in. When I made it to room 608 the room was very small smelled like smoke, carpet looks like someone had a wild night of drinking now to the bathroom my hair is black there was red hair in ...
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

The Guest House at Graceland
Nice overall stay. Very clean. We stayed end of February 2026 so seemed a little during their off season, which was nice not overly crowed. Food was really good and really enjoyed the free movie. Didn't really enjoy the check in and check out process. Did love the security gates and secure ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
clean comferable spacious
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Big Cypress Lodge
Room was very good and clean
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Clean rooms, valet parking was fast and all the staff was very courteous
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland
The staff was great and very helpful at getting me where I needed to be with their shuttles and reminder calls.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University District

East Memphis
East Memphis is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Theatre Memphis and Memphis Botanic Garden.

Cooper-Young Historic District
The restaurants and churches are a few reasons travelers visit Cooper-Young Historic District. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Memphis Sports & Events Center and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.

Central Gardens
Central Gardens might not have many top sights, but Minglewood Hall and Overton Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Midtown
Immerse yourself in the arts scene with institutions like Playhouse on the Square and Brooks Museum of Art, or explore Overton Park's Memphis Zoo. Enjoy live music at Cooper-Young's vibrant bars and restaurants, and easily navigate via bike lanes and trolley lines.

Crosstown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Crosstown and surrounding area, you can visit Minglewood Hall and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

Medical District
If you're spending some time in Medical District, Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home are top sights worth seeing.


