Overview
West Memphis is a city in the Delta region of Arkansas, lying across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about West Memphis
Southland Casino Hotel
Slots, table games and sportsbook.
Tom Sawyer Mississippi R.V. Park
In this park you can camp beside the Mississippi River.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 33°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Apr and Mar. (climate data from nearby Memphis)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
- JBR Jonesboro Municipal Airport, Jonesboro — 54 mi away. Directions
Cross the bridge westbound from Memphis. If bicycling or on foot, take the Harahan Bridge.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Tom Sawyer Mississippi R.V. Park
- Lunch Las Margaritas
- Afternoon Southland Casino Hotel
- Evening Mid Town Liquor
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
West Memphis has local buffets where you eat at a fair price.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
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Get in
Cross the bridge westbound from Memphis. If bicycling or on foot, take the Harahan Bridge.
By plane
Get around
West Memphis has plenty of ways to get around, including buses.
See
- West Memphis has many attractions such as the Southland Race track. Which you can witness Greyhound Racing.
- The city has a race track for dirt cars which has been operating for more than sixty one years.
Do
Buy
West Memphis has many mini malls and has local big-box stores like Kroger and Wal Mart.
There are numerous large truck stops along the two major interstates which converge at West Memphis. Many of the truck stops have gift shops.
Eat
West Memphis has local buffets where you eat at a fair price.
Eat Las Margaritas
Mexican restaurant with food at a fair price. Has entertainment on Fridays.
Drink
Sleep
Stay American Inn & Suites West Memphis I-40/I-55
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