STAYBRIDGE SUITES MEMPHIS-POPLAR AVE EAST

Memphis Zoo the Zambezi River is one of Africa's rivers of life. Rolling through six countries, spanning 1,600 miles, the Zambezi River counts as its residents some of the most intriguing, powerful and beautiful creatures on Earth. And now Memphis Zoo visitors get to experience it! Zambezi River Hippo Camp featuring hippos, Nile crocodiles, lesser flamingos, okapi, patas monkeys & much more.

Memphis temperatures can get very warm in the summer (May through August) so pack some sun block if you are planning to be outside. If you are coming for Memphis in May it can be a little wet so bring an umbrella or rain jacket.

Enjoying Memphis famous BBQ we recommend stopping by the Commissary which is only a 10 minute drive from the hotel. Feast on hickory-smoked, slow-cooked Memphis BBQ & Ribs the folks around here have enjoyed for over 25 years. If you enjoy dessert try the banana pudding or coconut cream pie which is a southern favorite.

Be sure to visit the National Civil Rights Museum, built on the site of the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. The museum highlights major events of the Civil Rights Movement and is located in downtown Memphis, TN, near the hotel's property. No visit to Memphis is complete without a visit to Graceland, the former residence of Elvis Presley.

Take a stroll down historic Beale Street to experience firsthand the music and vibrant culture of Memphis. Beale Street is home to street artists, museums, theaters, restaurants and shops, as well as a wildly assorted collection of entertainment options.

Distance from hotel: 4 MI/ 6.44 KM West

Distance from hotel: 20 MI/ 32.19 KM West