Cooper-Young Historic District Travel Guide

Memphis

Photo by Justin Hunter
Photo by Justin Hunter
Photo by Justin Hunter
Photo by Justin Hunter
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Photo by Regine Mercado
Photo by Rebecca Peters
Photo by Rebecca Peters

Popular places to visit

Graceland

Graceland

4.5/5(50 reviews)

Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Graceland
Beale Street featuring street scenes, signage and nightlife

Beale Street

4/5(47 reviews)

With iconic landmarks, historic buildings and live music venues, Beale Street, "the Home of the Blues" is Memphis as it was at the turn of the 20th century.

Beale Street
University of Memphis

University of Memphis

4/5(4 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Memphis as part of your travels around Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

University of Memphis
Memphis Zoo

Memphis Zoo

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not visit the animals who call Memphis Zoo home during your holiday in Memphis? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Memphis Zoo
National Civil Rights Museum

National Civil Rights Museum

4.5/5(27 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at National Civil Rights Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

National Civil Rights Museum
Peabody Ducks

Peabody Ducks

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Find out about the history of Memphis with a stop at Peabody Ducks. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Peabody Ducks

Things to do

Memphis Hop On and Hop Off Tour

Memphis Hop On and Hop Off Tour

£45
per adult
Memphis Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Memphis Discovery Tour

Memphis Discovery Tour

£29
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Memphis Discovery Tour
Come to be told the true crime history of these haunted stops.

Memphis Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

£19
per adult
Memphis Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour

Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour

£29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Memphis: City Discovery Bus Tour
Memphis: Haunted Memphis Bus Tour

Memphis: Haunted Memphis Bus Tour

£25
per adult
Memphis: Haunted Memphis Bus Tour
Memphis True Crime Tour

Memphis True Crime Tour

£30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Memphis True Crime Tour
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Top hotels in Cooper-Young Historic District

Hu. Hotel

Hu. Hotel

3.5 out of 5
79 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN
The price is £82 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£82
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,325 reviews)
"So happy with our decision to stay here! We were treated very kindly and service was great; only thing is we got some conflicting information from the front desk (said there was room service when there wasn’t), but overall a great experience, would stay again!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hu. Hotel
Memphis Vitality Hotel

Memphis Vitality Hotel

4 out of 5
2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Memphis, TN
The price is £93 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£93
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Dixon Gallery and Gardens and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (865 reviews)
Not Bad for the Price
"The check in process is all online which can be great if technology is cooperating. It wasn't the night we checked in, but the lady on duty was very nice and took care of completing the process and getting us to our room. There was only 1 working elevator and the hotel lobby smelled heavily of moth ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Memphis Vitality Hotel
Hyatt Place Memphis Primacy Park

Hyatt Place Memphis Primacy Park

3 out of 5
1220 Primacy Pkwy, Memphis, TN
The price is £80 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£80
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean with excellent customer service and amenities. Great beds, great breakfast, great pool, and nice safe environment. Would definitely recommend and stay again!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Memphis Primacy Park
Big Cypress Lodge

Big Cypress Lodge

5 out of 5
1 Bass Pro Drive, Memphis, TN
The price is £205 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£205
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy 2 restaurants, private hot tubs and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,570 reviews)
"Excellent stay, everything under one roof/pyramid"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Big Cypress Lodge
The Guest House at Graceland

The Guest House at Graceland

4 out of 5
3600 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN
The price is £219 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£219
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,853 reviews)
"Good food with lots of variety!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Guest House at Graceland
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

4 out of 5
33 BEALE STREET, Memphis, TN
The price is £119 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£119
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,325 reviews)
Perfect
"We had a fabulous 4 day/3 night trip to Memphis and stayed at the Centric. I was unsure if I made the right choice based on some of the reviews but I'm glad I did. Maybe we came at the right time of year when there were no games or events going on. I could see how it would be a popular hotel to stay ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
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Other neighbourhoods around Cooper-Young Historic District

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Central Gardens

Though Central Gardens may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Minglewood Hall and Overton Square.

Central Gardens
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Midtown

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Theatres, live music and museums are some highlights of Midtown. Make a stop by Minglewood Hall or Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church while you're exploring.

Midtown
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Medical District

While visiting Medical District, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Studio and Hunt-Phelan Home.

Medical District
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University District

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Memphis Museum of Science & History or Galloway Golf Course.

University District
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New Pathways

If you're spending some time in New Pathways, Sun Studio and FedExForum are top sights worth seeing.

New Pathways
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South Memphis

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in South Memphis. You might want to make time for a stop at Mason Temple or Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

South Memphis

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