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Downtown Memphis
Downtown Memphis is scenically located on the Mississippi River and is home to Beale Street, Memphis’ heart of blues and nightlife. Situated between Interstate 40 to the north and Interstate 55 to the south, Downtown Memphis has all of the fine dining, shopping and nightlife visitors need for a memorable stay. |
Midtown Memphis
Vintage housing, boutique shops and a diverse population define Midtown Memphis, located between the Medical District and East Memphis. Midtown is Memphis’ hub for the gay and lesbian scene, including gay nightclubs and bars. Midtown Memphis also hosts annual pride events. Overton Park, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and the Memphis Zoo are all located in Midtown Memphis. |
North Memphis – Raleigh
North Memphis, often referred to as Raleigh, used to be a separate city but was absorbed by Memphis. The northernmost part of Memphis is situated on Wolf River and is home to several shopping areas, including the Raleigh Springs Mall. Car and motorcycle dealerships, car garages and automobile shops and businesses dominate Covington Pike, a main street in North Memphis. |
South Memphis
South Memphis, or Southside, is located just south of Downtown and is one of the oldest parts of Memphis. The Elmwood Cemetary, Memphis’ oldest and most famous resting spot is in South Memphis, along with LeMoyne-Owen College and the Stax Museum. South Memphis was formerly the industrial heart of the city, but most of the factories have since closed. |
East Memphis
Known for its numerous bars and fine dining establishments, East Memphis is a large geographical region bordered by Midtown to the west and Cordova to the south and east. Some of the Memphis’ wealthiest residents live in beautiful homes on the east side, mostly in the Walnut Grove area, where Southern grandeur still lives. Huey’s, one of Memphis’ most popular restaurant and bars has a location in East Memphis. |
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