Mud Island

Visitors to the museum on Mud Island will learn not only about Memphis, but the whole Mississippi River region, from its incredible music...

A piece of World War II history is tucked neatly away under a pavilion on Mud Island. The famous bomber, dubbed the "Memphis Belle" in ho...

The Fire Museum is located in the first firehouse in Memphis. Kids will love the video games and interactive videos that simulate firefig...

This new Welcome Center, built on the shores of the Mississippi River in just the last few years, seeks to greet visitors to the city. La...

Located at the north end of downtown, on the Main Street trolley line, the 18-floor Marriott connected to the convention cent...

This diminutive wooden house not far from the skyscrapers of downtown Memphis is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It...

Home to the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, this multi-purpose facility can seat up to 2,100 spectators. It plays host to a variety of entert...

Considering how small the population of Memphis was in the 1860s, before the Civil War, there are a remarkable number of existing churche...

For the best dining experience in downtown Memphis, visit Grill 83. Located next to the Madison Hotel, Grill 83 offers an impressive wine...

Memphians who work downtown have been lunching here since 1918. This is the best of Southern home cooking. Plate lunches offer standards...

This down-to-earth breakfast/lunch hangout looks like the kind of place where Stella got her groove back. The decor is shabby...

For relaxed artiness and creative food in downtown Memphis, try Automatic Slim's. The name "Automatic Slim" comes from an old...

Known for its seafood, you can get such delights as lobster tails, fried catfish or chargrilled amberjack along with a variety of steaks...

The chefs here are experts on the difference between medium and medium-well. Or, cook your steak yourself. The menu is limited to steak a...

Jose Gutierrez is the award-winning chef at this flagship restaurant of the Peabody Hotel. He creates imaginative dish...

Texas de Brazil Churrascaria is a popular restaurant famous for its delicacies, such as Angus Beef Steak, Brazilian Sausage, and Roasted...

Bill Clinton’s hang-out has also seen fame on the big screen when it was featured in the Tom Cruise film “The Firm.” Au...

Renowned for hosting some of the best blues music in Memphis, the name of this club says it all. In homage to the owner, legendary blues...