Kelsey & Kenn
Things To Do
The Bar-B-Q Shop
Our favorite BBQ place in Memphis. Must try: both wet and dry ribs and BBQ nachos!
Beale Street
Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale - you have to visit iconic Beale Street while you are in Memphis! We suggest going during the day since it can get a little rowdy at night. Check out live music (BB Kings, Rum Boogie Cafe, Jerry Lee Lewis), enjoy a cocktail outside (Silky O'Sullivan's or Alfred's), and watch the Beale Street flippers if you get the chance!
Wolf River Greenway - Mud Island Section
Check out Kelsey's work first hand! Over 12 miles of the Wolf River Greenway are open to date, and this section is closest to downtown. Take a walk or run, enjoy the bike rentals, and soak up one of the best Memphis sunsets - where the Wolf River meets the Mississippi River.
Big River Crossing
Enjoy a nice downtown walk over the mighty Mississippi! Big River Crossing is a perfect 2 mile walk with plenty of parking. It is near the hotel block and great for a morning stroll.
Bluff City Coffee & Bakery
In need of a caffeine fix? Bluff City Coffee won't disappoint. Walkable from the hotel block and also has a decent breakfast menu too!
Crosstown Concourse
One of our favorite spots in our neighborhood! Our favorites: Global Cafe, French Truck Coffee and Crosstown Brewery.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
We promise you won't go hungry in Memphis! Best hot chicken in TENNESSEE - that's right, Nashville! Must try: chicken (of course), mac and cheese and greens. No reservations and walkable from hotel block.
Loflin Yard
Enjoy a variety of cocktails (Kenn's favorite is the vieux carré) with lots of outdoor seating and yard games! Great place to hang out a fall afternoon or night.
National Civil Rights Museum
One of the nation's premier heritage and cultural museums, chronicling the American Civil Rights Movement and exploring how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally today. Plan to spend a few hours at this impactful museum in downtown Memphis. Walkable from the hotel block.
The Peabody Memphis
This gorgeous, historic hotel downtown is known for the march of the Peabody Ducks! For our Carolina friends, this is Roy Williams' favorite part about Memphis! Enjoy a cocktail in the beautiful lobby and watch the duck march. Make sure to arrive early for a good spot! The Peabody Ducks march at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.
Pontotoc Lounge
Great place for cocktails on South Main! Fun fact: this was our first date spot :)
Slider Inn
One of our favorite burger (well I guess technically sliders) places! The location on Peabody in Midtown Memphis is our favorite - lots of outdoor seating. Mix and match some great sliders and try the Jameson slushy! There is also a new location downtown near the hotel block that is great as well.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
There are so many great music museums in Memphis, but this might be our favorite! Learn about the birthplace of soul and listen to the great American soul legends.
WISEACRE Brewing Co.
One of our favorite Memphis breweries! Great outdoor patio and lots of different beers on tap - especially for IPA fans.