Beale Street, Memphis

Name: Beale Street
Address: Memphis, United States
Telephone: +1 901 526 0110

#10 among attractions in Memphis

Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing

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Facts and practical information

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. Today, the blues clubs and restaurants that line Beale Street are major tourist attractions in Memphis. Festivals and outdoor concerts frequently bring large crowds to the street and its surrounding areas. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1900 (124 years ago)Coordinates: 35°8'22"N, 90°3'7"W

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Downtown Memphis (Beale Street)Memphis United States

Contact

+1 901 526 0110

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Beale Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~560 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
3 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.
0.5 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.
~1400 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AutoZone Park, Memphis
7 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
30 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.
~120 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis
1 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
13 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.
~960 ftE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis
5 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.
~620 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
4 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.
~1180 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Shopping centre
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
6 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.
~1080 ftW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis
6 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, a 2,308-seat venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Main and Beale streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beale Street?

Nearby attractions include Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis (1 min walk), A. Schwab's, Memphis (2 min walk), New Daisy Theatre, Memphis (3 min walk), Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis (4 min walk).

How to get to Beale Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beale Street:

Tram

Beale Street • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (5 min walk)
Peabody Place • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (6 min walk)

Train

Memphis Central Station (18 min walk)