What's Uptown Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Uptown, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighborhood's river views and bars. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid to shop. There's plenty more to see, including Cannon Center for Performing Arts and Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Uptown?

We have 11 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top lodging choices in Uptown:

Big Cypress Lodge

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, 4 bars

• • Free WiFi • Spa • 24-hour fitness center • Terrace • Central location

Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown Hotel, an IHG Hotel

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Fitness center • Bar • Central location

Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel

4-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Café • Central location

How to Get to Uptown

Uptown is located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the heart of Memphis.

Flying to:

• • Memphis International Airport (MEM), 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Uptown

Things to See and Do in and around Uptown

What to See in Uptown

• • Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillion
• • St. Mary's Catholic Church
• • Renasant Convention Center
• • St. Mary's Cathedral
• • Morris Park

Things to Do in Uptown

• • Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
• • Cannon Center for Performing Arts

When Is the Best Time to Visit Memphis?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 80°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 46°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, April, November, May (average 5 inches of rainfall)