Guidebook for Memphis
Food Scene
LOCAL On The Square
2126 Madison AveGreat food and atmosphere with varied menu.
Memphis Pizza Cafe
2087 Madison AveBest thin crust pie in town.
This odd little place is a recreation of a convenience store. Very casual as you order and wait for your food. Speaking of food, it's the best Korean food in town.
26 locals recommend
Kwik Chek
2013 Madison AveThis odd little place is a recreation of a convenience store. Very casual as you order and wait for your food. Speaking of food, it's the best Korean food in town.
Although not listed on most of the tour books, this is a favorite of the locals and just around the corner.
77 locals recommend
The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveAlthough not listed on most of the tour books, this is a favorite of the locals and just around the corner.
With hundreds of locally brewed beverages and wood fired pizzas, what's not to love? Boscos features one of the best patios on the square and guarantees a good time when it's not 107 in the shade or 10 below.
60 locals recommend
Boscos Squared
2120 Madison AveWith hundreds of locally brewed beverages and wood fired pizzas, what's not to love? Boscos features one of the best patios on the square and guarantees a good time when it's not 107 in the shade or 10 below.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bosco's Squared
2120 Madison Avenue
Some of the best play here and you can walk as opposed to taking a Lyft to Beale Street.
130 locals recommend
Lafayette's Music Room
2119 Madison AveSome of the best play here and you can walk as opposed to taking a Lyft to Beale Street.
Minglewood Hall
1555 Madison AveThey feature some of the most eclectic groups in town.
Sightseeing
It's the site of Martin Luther King's assination and offers a view of the trail of Civil Rights throughout many decades.
319 locals recommend
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StIt's the site of Martin Luther King's assination and offers a view of the trail of Civil Rights throughout many decades.
The only museum in the country dedicated to the fine art of metal fusing and artwork. Just driving over to enjoy the view -without viewing the museum - is time well spent. Concerts are frequently staged on the grounds.
Metal Museum Drive
Metal Museum DriveThe only museum in the country dedicated to the fine art of metal fusing and artwork. Just driving over to enjoy the view -without viewing the museum - is time well spent. Concerts are frequently staged on the grounds.
Parks & Nature
Less than a five minute walk from the apartment is the crown jewel of Memphis. Overton Park features the Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, a nine-hole golf course and miles of walking through Memphis' first growth trees. - maps of the oldest trees are available at the golf course clubhouse. Also housed within the park is what was once called the Overton Park Shell - now refurbished as the Levitt Shell. Elvis played at the shell several times and today, the Levitt Shell plays hosts to several free concerts. Check out the Levitt Shell website to she who will be appearing during your visit.
160 locals recommend
Overton Park
1914 Poplar AveLess than a five minute walk from the apartment is the crown jewel of Memphis. Overton Park features the Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, a nine-hole golf course and miles of walking through Memphis' first growth trees. - maps of the oldest trees are available at the golf course clubhouse. Also housed within the park is what was once called the Overton Park Shell - now refurbished as the Levitt Shell. Elvis played at the shell several times and today, the Levitt Shell plays hosts to several free concerts. Check out the Levitt Shell website to she who will be appearing during your visit.
Getting Around
Bus Stop is a few yards from the apartment and will take you as far as Germantown to the East and Downtown to the river to the West.
MATA (Memphis Area Transit Authority) Headquarters
1370 Levee RdBus Stop is a few yards from the apartment and will take you as far as Germantown to the East and Downtown to the river to the West.
Explore Memphis has a bike rental station across the street from the apartment. Docking stations are located in dozens of sites throughout downtown and midtown Memphis. Download their app and rent hourly, daily, weekly or monthly plans.
Explore Bike Share Headquarters
287 S 4th StExplore Memphis has a bike rental station across the street from the apartment. Docking stations are located in dozens of sites throughout downtown and midtown Memphis. Download their app and rent hourly, daily, weekly or monthly plans.