Nick's Memphis Guidebook
Good Memphis BBQ
Definitely a local favorite when it comes to Memphis BBQ. The Poplar location is closest to the house, but they have multiple locations around town. Dine in and carry out available.
*Recommendation: Pork nachos with jalapeños
*Nick's favorite BBQ spot
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Central BBQ - Poplar
6201 Poplar AveDefinitely a local favorite when it comes to Memphis BBQ. The Poplar location is closest to the house, but they have multiple locations around town. Dine in and carry out available.
*Recommendation: Pork nachos with jalapeños
*Nick's favorite BBQ spot
Another local favorite for Memphis BBQ. They also have multiple locations around town, including one near the house.
*Lana's favorite BBQ spot.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
One & Only BBQ
1779 Kirby PkwyAnother local favorite for Memphis BBQ. They also have multiple locations around town, including one near the house.
*Lana's favorite BBQ spot.
Not too far from the house and offers dine in, carry out, and Uber Eats delivery.
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Germantown Commissary
2290 S Germantown RdNot too far from the house and offers dine in, carry out, and Uber Eats delivery.
Great local place near downtown. Lana's Uncle's favorite spot. He has even had it shipped to his house near Dallas, TX!
77 Einheimische empfehlen
The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveGreat local place near downtown. Lana's Uncle's favorite spot. He has even had it shipped to his house near Dallas, TX!
Non-BBQ Food Scene
Local burger chain. Several locations around the area.
*Recommendation: Bluff City Burger
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Huey's Poplar
4872 Poplar AveLocal burger chain. Several locations around the area.
*Recommendation: Bluff City Burger
Farm to table style local burger joint featuring grass-fed beef and free-range chicken (vegetarian options also available). I recommend the Dare Ya burger. The Overton Square location is the original and has a cooler atmosphere, but there is a second one that is closer to the house if you're looking for something nearby.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Belly Acres
2102 Trimble PlFarm to table style local burger joint featuring grass-fed beef and free-range chicken (vegetarian options also available). I recommend the Dare Ya burger. The Overton Square location is the original and has a cooler atmosphere, but there is a second one that is closer to the house if you're looking for something nearby.
Local fried chicken chain with multiple locations.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
730 S Mendenhall RdLocal fried chicken chain with multiple locations.
Local favorite for thin crust pizza. Build your own individual pizzas. Great for customizing, they even have vegan cheese.
Pyro's Fire Fresh Pizza
1199 Ridgeway RdLocal favorite for thin crust pizza. Build your own individual pizzas. Great for customizing, they even have vegan cheese.
Re-imagined comfort food, created with wholesome, clean ingredients.
City Silo Table + Pantry (Germantown)
Re-imagined comfort food, created with wholesome, clean ingredients.
Breakfast
Sunrise Memphis (East Memphis)
Good breakfast spot.
Pretty good, but there will probably be a line if you're not early!
75 Einheimische empfehlen
Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker AvePretty good, but there will probably be a line if you're not early!
Bryant's Breakfast
3965 Summer AveA Memphis institution.
Rise Saddle Creek
7535 Poplar AveNot too far from the house. Get the blueberry glazed biscuit and thank me later.
Local favorite for donuts and open 24/7. There can be a bit of a line though at any time of the day.
43 Einheimische empfehlen
Gibson's Donuts
760 Mt Moriah RdLocal favorite for donuts and open 24/7. There can be a bit of a line though at any time of the day.
O.B. Donuts Memphis
2211 Ridgeway RoadGood donut spot not too far from the house without the long lines of Gibson's.
Fine Dining
Andrew Michael
712 W Brookhaven CirEast Memphis
Southern Social
2285 S Germantown RdGermantown, not too far from the house.
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
39 S Main StDowntown
Parks & Rec
Neighborhood park within walking distance from our home (0.3 miles) with a half mile gravel walking trail loop.
Holmes Park
Hickory Crest DriveNeighborhood park within walking distance from our home (0.3 miles) with a half mile gravel walking trail loop.
One of the largest urban parks in the U.S. that has over 40 miles of paved and unpaved trails for biking, running, walking, etc. Features bike rentals, kayak rentals, stand up paddle boarding rentals, horse riding, zip lines, and more. Also connected is the Shelby Farms Greenline. Check out their website for hours on rentals:
www.ShelbyFarmsPark.org
223 Einheimische empfehlen
Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Dr NOne of the largest urban parks in the U.S. that has over 40 miles of paved and unpaved trails for biking, running, walking, etc. Features bike rentals, kayak rentals, stand up paddle boarding rentals, horse riding, zip lines, and more. Also connected is the Shelby Farms Greenline. Check out their website for hours on rentals:
www.ShelbyFarmsPark.org
Iconic 10.65-mile paved cycling and pedestrian trail that connects the heart of Memphis to the heart of Cordova through Shelby Farms Park. Start at the old Cordova Train Station (1114 B Street) to begin at one point and ride end to end for a nice 21+ mile trip. Connects to Shelby Farms Park near the halfway point for miles of more paved and unpaved trails.
Shelby Farms Greenline
Shelby Farms GreenlineIconic 10.65-mile paved cycling and pedestrian trail that connects the heart of Memphis to the heart of Cordova through Shelby Farms Park. Start at the old Cordova Train Station (1114 B Street) to begin at one point and ride end to end for a nice 21+ mile trip. Connects to Shelby Farms Park near the halfway point for miles of more paved and unpaved trails.
Attractions
Memphis' version of Bourbon Street featuring live music.
113 Einheimische empfehlen
Beale Street Entertainment District
Beale StreetMemphis' version of Bourbon Street featuring live music.
A little more laid back than Beale Street, has plenty of restaurants, bars, and live music.
177 Einheimische empfehlen
Overton Square
2101 Madison AveA little more laid back than Beale Street, has plenty of restaurants, bars, and live music.
Historic hotel in downtown that offers free views of downtown/Mississippi River on the roof. Restaurant/bar and shops located in the main lobby.
126 Einheimische empfehlen
The Peabody Memphis
149 Union AveHistoric hotel in downtown that offers free views of downtown/Mississippi River on the roof. Restaurant/bar and shops located in the main lobby.
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlGraceland
If you're an Elvis fan...
One of the 10 largest pyramids in the world. Former basketball arena for the Memphis Tigers (nicknamed the Tomb of Doom), now the largest Bass Pro Shop in the world. Neat to walk around and check out. There is an observation deck at the top where you can ride the world's tallest freestanding elevator to get to it. The elevator ride to the observation deck does cost some $$ though, and you get better views on top of the Peabody Hotel (which is free).
199 Einheimische empfehlen
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
1 Bass Pro DrOne of the 10 largest pyramids in the world. Former basketball arena for the Memphis Tigers (nicknamed the Tomb of Doom), now the largest Bass Pro Shop in the world. Neat to walk around and check out. There is an observation deck at the top where you can ride the world's tallest freestanding elevator to get to it. The elevator ride to the observation deck does cost some $$ though, and you get better views on top of the Peabody Hotel (which is free).
Museums
National Civil Rights Museum – Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StStax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveMemphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
191 Beale StGreat if you need to entertain young children.
77 Einheimische empfehlen
The Children's Museum of Memphis
2525 Central AveGreat if you need to entertain young children.
Fire Museum of Memphis
118 Adams AveBrooks Museum
1934 Poplar Ave