Downtown Memphis, Memphis

Name: Downtown Memphis
Address: Memphis, United States

#43 among attractions in Memphis

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Facts and practical information

Downtown Memphis, Tennessee is the central business district of Memphis, Tennessee and is located along the Mississippi River between Interstate 40 to the north, Interstate 55 to the south and I-240 to the east, where it abuts Midtown Memphis. ()

Coordinates: 35°8'20"N, 90°3'27"W

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Downtown Memphis (South Main)Memphis United States

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Downtown Memphis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FedExForum, National Civil Rights Museum, AutoZone Park, Pyramid Arena.

0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
10 min walk • FedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Memphis Pyramid.
~1600 ftS
History of the racial equality movement
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis
8 min walk • The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee; its exhibits trace the history of the civil rights movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AutoZone Park, Memphis
14 min walk • AutoZone Park is a Minor League Baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and is home to the Memphis Redbirds of the International League and Memphis 901 FC of the USL Championship.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pyramid Arena, Memphis
32 min walk • The Memphis Pyramid, formerly known as the Great American Pyramid and the Pyramid Arena, is a building located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States, at the banks of the Mississippi River.
~1680 ftE
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Beale Street, Memphis
9 min walk • Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles. It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music.
~1800 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis
9 min walk • The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is a music museum located at 191 Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum tells the critical story of the musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic obstacles to create the music that changed the cultural complexion of the world.
~1440 ftS
Modern exhibits on blues music
Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis
7 min walk • The Blues Hall of Fame is a music museum located at 421 S. Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Initially, the "Blues Hall of Fame" was not a physical building, but a listing of people who have significantly contributed to blues music.
0.5 miSW
Park
Tom Lee Park, Memphis
13 min walk • Tom Lee Park is a city park located to the immediate west of downtown Memphis, Tennessee, overlooking the Mississippi River. Encompassing about 30 acres parallel to the Mississippi River for about one mile, it offers panoramic views of the Mississippi River and the shores of Arkansas on the opposite side.
1.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Metal Museum, Memphis
38 min walk • The National Ornamental Metal Museum, now called the Metal Museum, is a museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded by artist-blacksmith James Wallace, the museum is devoted to exhibitions of metalwork and public programs featuring metalsmiths.
0.5 miE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis
13 min walk • Beale Street Baptist Church, also known as, First Baptist Church or Beale Avenue Baptist Church, is a historic church on Beale Street, built by a congregation of freed slaves in Memphis, Tennessee.
~1290 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
7 min walk • The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, located in Memphis, Tennessee, honors Memphis musicians for their lifetime achievements in music. The induction ceremony and concert is held each year in Memphis. Since its establishment in 2012, the Hall of Fame has inducted more than 48 individuals or groups.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Memphis?

Nearby attractions include Orpheum Theatre, Memphis (4 min walk), One Beale, Memphis (6 min walk), Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis (7 min walk), Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis (7 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Memphis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Memphis:

Tram

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (3 min walk)
Beale Street Landing • Lines: MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (3 min walk)

Train

Memphis Central Station (13 min walk)