West Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States

Places to visit near Memphis

Memphis is a city in West Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States, home to about 655,770 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 63 churches, 57 parks and 20 museums. The must-see places are Saint Mary's Catholic Church (1 km), Calvary Parrish House (1 km) and The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange (1 km).

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Memphis at a glance

Location
West Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States
Population
about 655,770
Coordinates
35.1495° N, 90.0490° W
Places within 50 km
244 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Memphis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Memphis: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Memphis

74 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Memphis. The closest is Memphis Riverboats (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Memphis

68 churches within 100 km of Memphis. The closest is First United Methodist Church of Memphis (1 km); the best-known is Saint Mary's Catholic Church (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Memphis

60 parks within 100 km of Memphis. The closest is Brinkley Park (1 km); the best-known is Tom Lee Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Memphis

21 museums within 100 km of Memphis. The closest is Fire Museum of Memphis (1 km); the best-known is The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Memphis

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Memphis. The closest is Fort San Fernando De Las Barrancas (1 km); the best-known is Fort Prudhomme (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Memphis

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Memphis. The closest is Williamson Park (5 km); the best-known is Memphis Zoo (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Memphis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Memphis
  2. 1 km Saint Mary's Catholic Church · church, West Tennessee
  3. 1 km Mississippi River Model Walk · church, West Tennessee
  4. 1 km Fort Prudhomme · fort, West Tennessee
  5. 1 km The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange · museum, West Tennessee
  6. 1 km Calvary Parrish House · church, West Tennessee
  7. 0 km Back to Memphis

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How to reach Memphis

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    Within 15 km of Memphis

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Memphis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6174Memphis Riverboats (2 km)
    Churches6368First United Methodist Church of Memphis (1 km)
    Parks5760Brinkley Park (1 km)
    Museums2021Fire Museum of Memphis (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1319Fort San Fernando De Las Barrancas (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1213Williamson Park (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves67Robinson Crusoe Island (7 km)
    Temples55Common People Temple (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Chickasaw Bluff Number Four (1 km)
    Other attractions22Riverside International Speedway (10 km)
    Beaches & coast12Desoto Woods FootPath (29 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of Saint Clare (9 km)
    Waterfalls11Stone Ridge at Germantown Falls (29 km)

    Memphis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Memphis?

    Saint Mary's Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Calvary Parrish House (church, about 1 km), The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange (museum, about 1 km), Mississippi River Model Walk (church, about 1 km), Fort Prudhomme (fort, about 1 km), Memphis Rock 'N Soul Museum (museum, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Memphis?

    244 places on Spotwander: 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 63 churches, 57 parks, 20 museums, 13 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Memphis?

    Memphis Riverboats, about 2 km by road; Sky Lake Dam (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Memphis?

    First United Methodist Church of Memphis, about 1 km by road; First Presbyterian Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Memphis?

    Brinkley Park, about 1 km by road; Court Square (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Memphis?

    Start in Memphis, visit Saint Mary's Catholic Church, then Mississippi River Model Walk, then Fort Prudhomme, then The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange, then Calvary Parrish House, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Memphis?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Memphis

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Memphis’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.