This charming Southern town offers culinary artistry and an upbeat live music scene that one would expect from the birthplace of the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll. A small town with big city amenities, Tupelo is easily accessible from Interstate 22, U.S. Highway 45, and via the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway, making your next epic excursion just a road trip away. 

Tupelo is home to three distinct shopping districts that offer everything from boutiques to antiques throughout the city. Downtown Tupelo has local gift shops, specialty stores, and art galleries. Visit Relics Antique Marketplace, which boasts two floors with over 117 booths filled with antiques, handmade and repurposed items, and so much more. The Midtown District houses trendy shops, home furnishings, a florist, and more, where you can find unique items to remind you of your time in Tupelo. Check out the Barnes Crossing District for your favorite national brands.

Whether your mouth waters for a taste of the South or an elevated culinary plate, Tupelo is positively the place for flavor-filled getaways. Enjoy local flavors and fresh cuts at Neon Pig, an old-school butcher shop and sandwich bar. Their flavorful fare will please your palate, and don’t pass up a side of their infamous Parmesan fries. Blue Canoe, known for having one of the largest craft beer selections in Northeast Mississippi, offers more than just great food. Enjoy an award-winning BC burger while soaking in live music almost every night on the Cathead stage. Chef Dan Schroeder’s modern American cuisine delights palates at Park Heights. Try the Park Heights filet or the pan-seared mahi mahi served with local vegetables. Clay’s House of Pig serves some of the best barbecue around, in a former bait and tackle shop.

Get outside and enjoy delicious craft cocktails by exploring the Tupelo Cocktail Trail. Visit tupelo.net/cocktail trail/ to download your digital passport or pick up a passport at one of the seven Downtown Tupelo participating locations. Enjoy delicious, local artisan cocktails at each restaurant, and once you've completed all seven stops on the Cocktail Trail, visit the Tupelo Visitors Center for a free #MyTupelo cocktail shaker.

Speaking of the outdoors, the city has trails for every enthusiast. Check out the Music Bend Nature Trail, which is also a certified Mississippi Arboretum that includes 42 distinct tree species labeled along the trail. Explore the Elvis’ Tupelo Self-Guided Bicycle Tour that takes you to 15 places that were an important part of Elvis’ childhood in Tupelo. Delve into the city’s rich history through its Heritage Trails. Discover the Chickasaw Native American Heritage Trail, Civil Rights & African American Heritage Trail, and the Civil War Trail. Visit the Tupelo Bark Park if you brought your furry companion or explore the various walking trails on the Natchez Trace Parkway that will take you for miles.

The Birthplace of Elvis Presley, a visit to Tupelo must include a stop at the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum. Tour the tiny home where he was born, explore a museum that chronicles his life, and sit in the church he attended, where he was deeply influenced by gospel music. With many other free exhibits on the grounds of the Birthplace, spend several hours walking in the footsteps of Tupelo’s favorite native son.

Visit tupelo.net to explore pre-planned itineraries or create your custom Tupelo itinerary on the site. With so much to enjoy, there is plenty to see and do in Tupelo. Imagine what you can do here!