About The Peabody Memphis
The Peabody Memphis, built in 1869 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1996 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. The original Peabody Hotel opened in 1869 as a symbol of the rebirth of the South. Named for philanthropist George Peabody, it quickly became the business and social hub of Memphis, and in 1925, it was rebuilt on its present Union Avenue location. In 1933, general manager Frank Schutt returned from a weekend hunting trip and mischievously placed live duck decoys in the hotel's lobby fountain; it was a stunt that became the genesis of the hotel's unique signature tradition, the March of the Peabody Ducks. As Memphis experienced economic decline in the mid-1970s, The Peabody closed its doors; however, the South's Grand Hotel would not stay shuttered for long. It reopened in 1981 after an extensive restoration and breathed new life into downtown Memphis.For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
How to Get There
Downtown on Union Avenue, 15 minutes to Elvis Presley's Graceland. Walk to Beale Street, the Gibson Guitar Factory, Rock 'n' Soul Museum, FedExForum, Autozone Park, and the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Trolley ride to the Pyramid and the National Civil Rights Museum. Memphis Int'l Airport: 12 miles, 20 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to The Peabody Memphis
Heading to The Peabody Memphis? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for The Peabody Memphis?
No central reservation system listed for The Peabody Memphis. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234810) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to The Peabody Memphis?
Downtown on Union Avenue, 15 minutes to Elvis Presley's Graceland. Walk to Beale Street, the Gibson Guitar Factory, Rock 'n' Soul Museum, FedExForum, Autozone Park, and the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Trolley ride to the Pyramid and the National Civil Rights Museum. Memphis Int'l Airport: 12 miles, 20 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a rese…
How do I contact The Peabody Memphis?
You can reach the park at phone: 800 678 8946 or email: info@historichotels.org.
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