Heather’s guidebook to Memphis

Heather
Heather’s guidebook to Memphis

Food scene

Local grocery store on Mud Island, 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from the home, in Harbor Town. Parking lot. Grocery, produce, specialty, floral, beer and wine, butcher. Also a cafe w breakfast (7a-1030a), sandwiches, pizza, drinks (7a-7p). Pricier than going to Kroger but super convenient!
32 locals recommend
Cordelia's Market
737 Harbor Bend Rd
32 locals recommend
Local grocery store on Mud Island, 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from the home, in Harbor Town. Parking lot. Grocery, produce, specialty, floral, beer and wine, butcher. Also a cafe w breakfast (7a-1030a), sandwiches, pizza, drinks (7a-7p). Pricier than going to Kroger but super convenient!
Good beer! And pizza! 10 min drive from house. Pet friendly terrace.
13 locals recommend
WISEACRE Brewing Company HQ
398 South B.B. King Boulevard
13 locals recommend
Good beer! And pizza! 10 min drive from house. Pet friendly terrace.
Casual restaurant 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house, in Harbor Town. Laid-back sports bar serving American eats including burgers & seafood gumbo with panoramic views.
17 locals recommend
Tug's
51 Harbor Town Square
17 locals recommend
Casual restaurant 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house, in Harbor Town. Laid-back sports bar serving American eats including burgers & seafood gumbo with panoramic views.
More upscale restaurant 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house. Cozy eatery featuring an inventive menu of French & Hungarian dishes along with regional eats.
12 locals recommend
Paulette's Restaurant
50 Harbor Town Square
12 locals recommend
More upscale restaurant 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house. Cozy eatery featuring an inventive menu of French & Hungarian dishes along with regional eats.
Nice rooftop spot 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house, in Harbor Town. An intimate and eclectic yet approachable restaurant with panoramic views of the Mississippi River. Great for sunsets!!! The food is served in sharable portions and demonstrates a modern twist to classic dishes. The cocktails are southern inspired.
10 locals recommend
Terrace at The River Inn
50 Harbor Town Square
10 locals recommend
Nice rooftop spot 1 mile walk or 5 min drive from house, in Harbor Town. An intimate and eclectic yet approachable restaurant with panoramic views of the Mississippi River. Great for sunsets!!! The food is served in sharable portions and demonstrates a modern twist to classic dishes. The cocktails are southern inspired.
Super laid-back seafood place downtown with a Cajun twist, love the catfish and the fried oysters!
19 locals recommend
Flying Fish
105 S 2nd St
19 locals recommend
Super laid-back seafood place downtown with a Cajun twist, love the catfish and the fried oysters!
Pizza! (New York style) Downtown. Dine in or take out.
33 locals recommend
Aldo’s Pizza Pies - Downtown
100 S Main St
33 locals recommend
Pizza! (New York style) Downtown. Dine in or take out.
Informal eatery with inventive meat dishes, from BBQ nachos to pork sandwiches & brisket platters. Translation = yum. Near National Civil Rights Museum.
88 locals recommend
Central BBQ - Downtown
147 E Butler Ave
88 locals recommend
Informal eatery with inventive meat dishes, from BBQ nachos to pork sandwiches & brisket platters. Translation = yum. Near National Civil Rights Museum.
Reimagined Southern cuisine is offered for lunch, dinner & weekend brunch in rustic-chic digs. I had a great meal here, cozy spot. Lots of local shops on this block - Main St.
31 locals recommend
Rizzo's By Michael Patrick
492 S Main St
31 locals recommend
Reimagined Southern cuisine is offered for lunch, dinner & weekend brunch in rustic-chic digs. I had a great meal here, cozy spot. Lots of local shops on this block - Main St.
Good coffee and yummy treats on Main St (near Nat'l Civil Rights Museum). Can then walk to Tennessee St and sit on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River while you enjoy your coffee and treats!
33 locals recommend
Bluff City Coffee & Bakery
505 S Main St
33 locals recommend
Good coffee and yummy treats on Main St (near Nat'l Civil Rights Museum). Can then walk to Tennessee St and sit on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River while you enjoy your coffee and treats!

History and Culture

National Civil Rights Museum and the Lorraine Motel
319 locals recommend
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry St
319 locals recommend
National Civil Rights Museum and the Lorraine Motel

Sightseeing

Music, food, drinks, and good times!
113 locals recommend
Beale Street Entertainment District
Beale Street
113 locals recommend
Music, food, drinks, and good times!
If you like zoos, this one should be on your list to visit! Huge variety of animals here. Lovely walk.
291 locals recommend
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Pl
291 locals recommend
If you like zoos, this one should be on your list to visit! Huge variety of animals here. Lovely walk.
Mud Island Park sits in the heart of the Mississippi River, at the southern end of Mud Island. The park features the 50-ft "MEMPHIS" sign, a scale model of the Lower Mississippi River, and fantastic views of the Memphis skyline. Mud Island Park is open every day from dawn to dusk.
65 locals recommend
Mud Island River Walk
65 locals recommend
Mud Island Park sits in the heart of the Mississippi River, at the southern end of Mud Island. The park features the 50-ft "MEMPHIS" sign, a scale model of the Lower Mississippi River, and fantastic views of the Memphis skyline. Mud Island Park is open every day from dawn to dusk.