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The Peabody Memphis

A sight in Downtown, Memphis, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: 11am.

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Why go

Grand 1925 hotel where ducks march to the lobby fountain at 11am and back at 5pm.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Memphis, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Peabody and Chez Philippe. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
11am

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Memphis. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    The Peabody

    Grand 1925 hotel two blocks from Beale, famous for the ducks in its lobby fountain and a ticketed ballroom party on Dec 31.

    Stay · Beale Street & Downtown Memphis · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Chez Philippe

    The Peabody's French dining room, serving a fixed-price four-course menu on New Year's Eve.

    Food · Beale Street & Downtown Memphis · 0.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

    Basement rib house down an alley off Union Avenue, serving charcoal-cooked dry-rub ribs since 1948.

    Food · Beale Street & Downtown Memphis · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

    Basement restaurant since 1948 that made charcoal-broiled dry-rub ribs famous.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Majestic Grille

    Steaks and classic plates inside a restored 1913 silent-movie theater near the river.

    Food · Beale Street & Downtown Memphis · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Rum Boogie Cafe

    Long-running Beale Street blues bar at the corner of B.B. King Boulevard, with live bands nightly.

    Drinks · Beale Street & Downtown Memphis · 0.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Peabody Memphis is a stop on our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Memphis

4 more curated sights in Memphis. See the full Memphis guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Memphis run from 48°F in January to 93°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For The Peabody Memphis itself, we suggest: 11am.

Modelled monthly averages for Memphis from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Memphis weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Coordinates
35.14264, -90.05198
Destination
Memphis, Tennessee

The Peabody Memphis: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Peabody Memphis?

Plan on about 45 minutes at The Peabody Memphis. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Peabody Memphis?

Our pick: 11am. Insider tip: Arrive 30 minutes early for a view of the duck march.

Is The Peabody Memphis free?

Yes, we list The Peabody Memphis as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is The Peabody Memphis?

The Peabody Memphis is at 149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Peabody Memphis?

The Peabody Memphis appears on Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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