Walking Tour of South Main Street Historic District

After visiting the National Civil Rights Museum, go back to South Main and continue walking southward. If you skipped lunch at Zanzibar, you are in luck because the Arcade Restaurant is our next stop at 540 South Main. Established in 1919, the Arcade has the distinction of being Memphis’ oldest restaurant. As is fitting with its 50's diner-style decor, the Arcade boasts wonderful burgers and shakes. It also offers an interesting array of pizzas, sandwiches, and breakfast items. Even if you already ate, go into the Arcade and have a soda if for no other reason than to enjoy the ambience. Their hours are 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily and Friday evenings for dinner.