Guidebook for Memphis
Arts & Culture
Overton Square
2101 Madison AveRestaurants, Bars, Theaters, Movies, and more!
Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar AveIt is GREAT!
Sun Studio
706 Union AveElvis recorded here
Playhouse On The Square
66 Cooper StGood local theater
Hattiloo Theatre
37 Cooper StMore good theater!
Brooks Museum
1934 Poplar AveLocal Art Museum
Great small museum with excellent river views (my favorite spot in Memphis)
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Metal Museum
374 Metal Museum DrGreat small museum with excellent river views (my favorite spot in Memphis)
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveIt tells the story of Memphis Music!
Everything Else
Memphis Tigers
570 Normal StUniversity of Memphis
Rhodes College
2000 North PkwyRhodes College
Christian Brothers University
650 E Pkwy SChristian Brothers University
Yolo
6 Cooper StFrozen Yogurt and other goodies!
Jay Etkin Gallery
942 Cooper StreetMy favorite local art gallery.
Burke's Book Store
936 Cooper StUsed and new books and a very unique spot.
Muddy's Bake Shop + Coffee
585 Cooper StCUPCAKES!
Essentials
The Fresh Market
2145 Union AveNice Grocery Store
Kroger
1366 Poplar AveFood Scene
Belly Acres
2102 Trimble PlBurgers
The Second Line
2144 Monroe AveGood food similar to New Orleans cusine
Iris
4550 Monroe AveUpscale dining - need a reservation
Cafe 1912
243 Cooper StFrench Bistro dining
Fino's Italian Deli & Catering
1853 Madison AveGood sandwiches
Huey's Midtown
1927 Madison AveThe original hamburger joint in Memphis
The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StAnother great restaurant. Try Sunday brunch here.
Alchemy Memphis
940 Cooper StVery nice bar
Sweet Grass
937 Cooper StYet another good restaurant.
Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central AveGood local BBQ
The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveAlso good BBQ
Cozy Corner Restaurant
735 North PkwyTry the BBQ Cornish Hen
Funky. Ask for pulled meat "brown" if you like it well done.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Payne's Bar-B-Que
1762 Lamar AveFunky. Ask for pulled meat "brown" if you like it well done.
Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 Cooper StFavorite coffee shop & music venue in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Overton Square
2115 Madison AvenueSmall plates and good drinks
Boscos Squared
2120 Madison AveExcellent Beer and wood fired pizza.
Bari Ristorante e Enoteca
524 Cooper StNice little bar and great restaurant.
Tsunami
928 Cooper StMy favorite restaurant in town.
Next Door
937 Cooper StBar restaurant connected to Sweetgrass.
Great music (usually local) almost every night and during the day Saturday and Sundays. Good food, good vibe....walking distance from The Bunkhouse.
130 Einheimische empfehlen
Lafayette's Music Room
2119 Madison AveGreat music (usually local) almost every night and during the day Saturday and Sundays. Good food, good vibe....walking distance from The Bunkhouse.
Entertainment & Activities
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlOne of the top rated Zoos in our nation
Sightseeing
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StA must see.
Big River Crossing
Big River CrossingGraceland