What are fun things to do with friends in Memphis?
We checked 55 real places in Memphis, TN from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 7 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Memphis, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art to DKDC
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art
119 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Sunshine Park
Memphis, TN 38111
Free
12:30Lunch at Cafe Ole
South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
335 South Hollywood Street, Memphis, TN 38104
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Wolfchase Galleria
2760 North Germantown Parkway, Memphis, TN 38133
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Palace Cinema
Old Summer Road, Memphis, TN 38122
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Soul Fish Cafe
4720 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at DKDC
964 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
Stax Museum to Rock House Live
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Stax Museum
926 East McLemore Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Wilson Park
Hickory Hill, Memphis, Tennessee
Free
12:30Lunch at Imagine Vegan Cafe
2158 Young Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at Billy Hardwick's All Star Lanes
1576 South White Station Road, Memphis, TN 38117
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Billy J. Murphy Soccer/Track & Field Complex
3rd Street, Memphis, TN 38111
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse High Point Terrace Shopping Center
Philwood Avenue, Memphis, TN 38122
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Soul Fish Cafe
4720 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Rock House Live
2586 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38112
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
TigerMan Karate Dojo and Museum to Wild Bill’s
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit TigerMan Karate Dojo and Museum
3217 Lucibill Road, Memphis, TN 38116
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Sea Isle Park
Memphis, Tennessee
Free
12:30Lunch at Ruth's Chris Steak House
South Shady Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38120
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at AutoZone Park
Floyd Alley, Memphis, TN 38103
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Oak Court Mall
Oak Court Drive, Memphis, TN 38117
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Catch a show at Lamar Theatre
Kyle Street, Memphis, TN 38114
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Waldo's Chicken & Beer
2200 North Germantown Parkway, Memphis, TN 38016
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Wild Bill’s
Vollintine Avenue, Memphis, TN 38108
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Memphis
Real places in Memphis for a day out with kids.
Visit Memphis Children's Museum
A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.
Free to $25 (estimate)2525 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Visit May Park
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
FreeMemphis, Tennessee
Eat at Waffle House
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
$12–20 (estimate)American Way, Memphis, TN 38118
Go to Billy Hardwick's All Star Lanes
Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.
$15–30 (estimate)1576 South White Station Road, Memphis, TN 38117
Go to Malco Paradiso
Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.
$15–30 (estimate)William Arnold Road, Memphis, TN 38117
Snack stop at Starbucks
A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.
How much does a day out with friends cost in Memphis?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Memphis costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Memphis for free?
Free places on our list include Sunshine Park, May Park and Wilson Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Memphis?
Good places to start are Cafe Ole, Soul Fish Cafe and Imagine Vegan Cafe. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Memphis?
Sights on our list include Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art, Mallory-Neely House and Stax Museum. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Memphis?
Try visit Memphis Children's Museum, visit May Park and eat at Waffle House. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Memphis?
Try coffee at Starbucks, walk through Winridge Park and look around Brooks Museum of Art. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Memphis?
Try bowling at Billy Hardwick's All Star Lanes, play at Powerhouse Cinema Grill and Bar and racket sports at Dunavant Tennis Center. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Memphis?
Try saturday morning: Mallory-Neely House, saturday lunch: Cafe Ole and saturday afternoon: Fletcher Creek Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Memphis?
Try birthday dinner at Cafe Ole, play at Majestic Cinema and drinks at Young Avenue Deli (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Memphis?
Try play at Malco Studio on the Square, see a movie at Palace Cinema and get active at Game Day Baseball. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Memphis?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.