Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN is a city along the Mississippi River best known for blues music and BBQ. With a Walk Score rating of 35. Memphis is largely a car-dependent city, but not all neighborhoods in Memphis require an automobile. You can walk to many music venues and restaurants on Beale St. and the nearby Riverwalk is a popular trail for pedestrians and cyclists. The most walkable neighborhoods in Memphis are Barry F. Homes, Victorian Village and Idlewild-East End Historic.

East Midtown

77 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 77, East Midtown Memphis is the most walkable area of the city. Most errands can be done on foot, and there are dozens of restaurants and bars within walking distance from the residential areas.

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Barry F. Homes

74 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Barry F. Holmes community in Memphis has a Walk Score of 74, making it the second most walkable section of the city. Most errands can be done on foot in this neighborhood.

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Annesdale Park

74 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Annesdale Park neighborhood in Memphis has a Walk Score of 74. Take a stroll down the streets lined with historic Craftsman and Victorian homes and bungalows.

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Cooper Young

73 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 73, the Cooper-Young community in Memphis is the fourth most walkable section of town. Residents and visitors can enjoy walking around the neighborhood that features historic buildings with unique locally-owned stores and coffee shops. While you're out and about, bring the family to the Children’s Museum for a hands-on experience.

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Idlewild Historic District

72 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Idlewild-East End Historic community in Memphis has a Walk Score of 72. Most errands can be run on foot, and many of the restaurants in the area are within walking distance to the residential section of the neighborhood.

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Colonial View

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 68, the Colonial View section of Memphis is the sixth most walkable part of the city. Residents and visitors of this neighborhood enjoy the dog-friendly neighborhood with trees and a homey feeling as they stroll through the community.

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New Pathways

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The New Pathways neighborhood in Memphis has a Walk Score of 66, making it the seventh most walkable area in the city. The residential section is a mix of single-family homes and multiple-unit dwellings, and most errands can be done on foot.

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Victorian Village

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 66, the Victorian Village part of Memphis is the eighth most walkable area in the city. The old mansions in this historic community have been converted to museums—many of them within walking distance.

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North Memphis Concerned Citizens

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The North Memphis Concerned Citizens community in Memphis has a Walk Score of 59, making it the ninth most walkable neighborhood in the city. There is a mix of single-family homes and multiple-unit dwellings, with most of them within walking distance of restaurants in the area.

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Winchester Park

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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Winchester Park in Memphis has a Walk Score of 54. The residential areas have a mix of single-family homes and apartments that are walking distance to restaurants and businesses that cater to the community.

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