Guidebook for Memphis
Shopping
Wonderful shop for art, upscale home accessories, unique jewelry & gifts. The owner, Diane, and her Girl Friday, Suzanne, are a delight!
Diane's Art and Gifts
1581 Overton Park AveWonderful shop for art, upscale home accessories, unique jewelry & gifts. The owner, Diane, and her Girl Friday, Suzanne, are a delight!
This is one of the original independent book stores in Memphis. Still the best!! It is a 10 minute drive away in the Cooper-Young area in Midtown
26 locals recommend
Burke's Book Store
936 Cooper StThis is one of the original independent book stores in Memphis. Still the best!! It is a 10 minute drive away in the Cooper-Young area in Midtown
Food Scene
Ecco is a lovely spot for an evening meal a short walk from our place. It is located next to Diane's in the renovated Masonic Lodge on Overton Park.
25 locals recommend
Ecco on Overton Park
1585 Overton Park AveEcco is a lovely spot for an evening meal a short walk from our place. It is located next to Diane's in the renovated Masonic Lodge on Overton Park.
Cafe Eclectic come with a warning. It is addictive! We end up having breakfast, lunch and dinner cuddled up at a booth by the window! Great Eats and GREAT coffee!
65 locals recommend
Café Eclectic
603 N McLean BlvdCafe Eclectic come with a warning. It is addictive! We end up having breakfast, lunch and dinner cuddled up at a booth by the window! Great Eats and GREAT coffee!
Another place in walking distance with outdoor seating for lunch or dinner. Cafe Society has been a perennial favorite!
10 locals recommend
Cafe Society
212 N Evergreen StAnother place in walking distance with outdoor seating for lunch or dinner. Cafe Society has been a perennial favorite!
While you are in Cooper-Young, do yourself a favor and stop in at Tsunami for award-winning Pacific Rim dishes by Chef Ben Smith. Wonderful bar full of locals while you wait for your table!
51 locals recommend
Tsunami
928 Cooper StWhile you are in Cooper-Young, do yourself a favor and stop in at Tsunami for award-winning Pacific Rim dishes by Chef Ben Smith. Wonderful bar full of locals while you wait for your table!
If you are heading down to Sun Studios, you have to grab a bite at Trolley Stop. This is a taste of Southern veggies straight from the fields! Pizza, homemade pies, Old Style vegetables. YUM
30 locals recommend
The Trolley Stop Market
704 Madison AveIf you are heading down to Sun Studios, you have to grab a bite at Trolley Stop. This is a taste of Southern veggies straight from the fields! Pizza, homemade pies, Old Style vegetables. YUM
Being a vegetarian, I do not partake... BUT some of my best friends are BBQ afficiandos and THIS is one of the best-kept secrets. 10 minute drive.
50 locals recommend
Cozy Corner Restaurant
735 North PkwyBeing a vegetarian, I do not partake... BUT some of my best friends are BBQ afficiandos and THIS is one of the best-kept secrets. 10 minute drive.
The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StFun, Fun and the food is to "dye" for!! Cooper-Young area
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
2-6 Cooper St
Bishop
545 S Main StCatherine & Mary's
272 S Main StEcco on Overton Park
1585 Overton Park AveArts & Culture
Located right in the middle of Overton Park is the Brooks Art Museum. In addition to the Art, there is the a gift shop & Brushmark Restaurant with balcony overlooking the park.
123 locals recommend
Brooks Museum
1934 Poplar AveLocated right in the middle of Overton Park is the Brooks Art Museum. In addition to the Art, there is the a gift shop & Brushmark Restaurant with balcony overlooking the park.
Check out what is scheduled while you are in town. Just a 10-minute drive. Beautiful.
46 locals recommend
Playhouse On The Square
66 Cooper StCheck out what is scheduled while you are in town. Just a 10-minute drive. Beautiful.
Sightseeing
Bring a handkerchief. These guides put you in the spirit and soul of Rock and Roll as you stand at the microphone where Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins sang.
217 locals recommend
Sun Studio
706 Union AveBring a handkerchief. These guides put you in the spirit and soul of Rock and Roll as you stand at the microphone where Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins sang.
Pack a lunch and stay for the day. Stax will keep you lingering for quite a while. This is pure Memphis, from Big Star to Shaft.
174 locals recommend
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AvePack a lunch and stay for the day. Stax will keep you lingering for quite a while. This is pure Memphis, from Big Star to Shaft.
Riverwalk
RiverwalkDrinks & Nightlife
Microbrewery and good eats. One of the best Sunday Brunch experiences! Always a jazz performance while you eat your Belgian waffles
60 locals recommend
Boscos Squared
2120 Madison AveMicrobrewery and good eats. One of the best Sunday Brunch experiences! Always a jazz performance while you eat your Belgian waffles
Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Overton Square
2115 Madison AvenueMemphis Central Station
545 S Main StCoffee shop
Otherlands offers the best tasting coffee around. Bohemian vibe abides
Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 Cooper StCity advice
Don't miss
Overton Park
There is Overton Bark dog park steps away from a playground and entry to the Old Forest walking loop.
Don't miss
Mississippi River Walk
Tom Lee Park on Riverside Drive has a walking path above banks of Mississippi River
Don't miss
Mud Island River Walk is a replica of entire Mississippi
The kids can wade through the exact replica of river from headwaters of the north to the Delta emptying into Gulf of Mexico