A. Schwab's, Memphis

Name: A. Schwab's
Address: 163 Beale St, Memphis, 38103-3713, United States
Telephone: +1 901-523-9782

#85 among attractions in Memphis

Gift shop, Shopping, Shop, Arts and crafts, More...

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Facts and practical information

A. Schwab Dry Goods Store is the sole remaining original business on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. A family owned store, their motto is "If you can't find it at A. Schwab, you're probably better off without it!" ()

Built: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 35°8'22"N, 90°3'10"W

Address

163 Beale StDowntown Memphis (Beale Street)Memphis 38103-3713 United States

Contact

+1 901-523-9782

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Day trips

A. Schwab's – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~760 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
4 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.
0.4 miSW
History of the racial equality movement
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis
12 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.
~1520 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AutoZone Park, Memphis
8 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.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pyramid Arena, Memphis
29 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.
~240 ftE
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Beale Street, Memphis
2 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.
~360 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis
2 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.
0.5 miSW
Modern exhibits on blues music
Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis
12 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.
~1200 ftE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis
6 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.
~420 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
3 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.
~1010 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Shopping centre
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
5 min walk • The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum was opened in 1998 as the Peabody Place Museum and in January 2007 it received its present name.
0.9 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis
23 min walk • The Renasant Convention Center is a convention complex located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The building is East of the Mississippi River just south of Interstate 40. The building's raised exhibition space spans over North Front Street. It was formerly known as the Memphis Cook Convention Center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is A. Schwab's open?

A. Schwab's is open:

Monday 12 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm
Friday 12 pm - 8 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 8 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to A. Schwab's?

Nearby attractions include Beale Street, Memphis (2 min walk), Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis (2 min walk), One Beale, Memphis (2 min walk), Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis (3 min walk).

How to get to A. Schwab's by public transport?

The nearest stations to A. Schwab's:

Tram

Beale Street • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (4 min walk)
Peabody Place • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (5 min walk)

Train

Memphis Central Station (17 min walk)

Bus

MATA Willian Hudson Transit Center - Bus Terminal (31 min walk)