The Ultimate Girls' Trip Guide to Tupelo, Mississippi for a Weekend Getaway
Shop 'til you drop in three fabulous shopping districts, treat your taste buds to the city's amazing food and craft cocktails, experience the energy of live music at 16 different venues, and learn about Elvis. Tupelo is positively the place to have some serious fun!
Tupelo has over 200 restaurants, making it a culinary hotspot in Mississippi. Chef Cooper Miller’s traditional southern fare with a modern twist makes Forklift Restaurant a must-visit. Craft cocktails round out the special experience at Forklift, whether at lunch or dinner during the week and brunch on Saturday. Enjoy the perfect ladies' lunch at Sweet Tea & Biscuits Café. After lunch, peruse the shops inside The Vine Collection, offering antiques, clothing, jewelry, and gifts. For a sweet treat, stop at Crave and have a world-famous skillet cookie topped with ice cream.
The city’s newest culinary experience, explore the Cocktail Trail by visiting tupelo.net/cocktail trail/ to download your digital passport. Visit seven Downtown Tupelo locations and enjoy delicious, local artisan cocktails at each participating restaurant. Once you've completed all seven stops on the Cocktail Trail, visit the Tupelo Visitors Center for your free #MyTupelo cocktail shaker.
Live music in the birthplace of Elvis Presley is a must. From small, intimate venues to a 10,000-seat arena, Tupelo’s varied live music scene has something for everyone. Check out Blue Canoe, the city’s home for great live music and good mood food, or enjoy acoustic guitar over brunch at Brick and Spoon.
No trip to Tupelo would be complete without a trip to the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum. View the home he grew up in, the museum that chronicles his life, and the church where he grew up and was influenced by southern gospel music.
With three distinct shopping districts, Tupelo offers everything from boutiques to antiques. Downtown is home to local shops, art galleries, and a 121-year-old department store. The Midtown District has the latest fashions, outlet shopping, and gift shops nestled in the heart of the city. The Barnes Crossing District is anchored by the Mall at Barnes Crossing and features major national brands.
After all the shopping, toast your time in Tupelo with a visit to Queen’s Reward Meadery. Mississippi’s first and only meadery, Queen’s Reward, makes award-winning mead with a sip of southern hospitality. With several different varieties, taste them all in the meadery’s tasting room and take home a bottle of your favorite mead to remember your weekend trip to Tupelo. Relax on their extensive lawn and enjoy a glass of mead or one of the infamous mead slushies available for purchase at the meadery.
After getting to know Tupelo’s matchless culture, it’s time for some pampering. Visit Haven Studio for a massage, facials, and other spa services, as well as Pilates, Yoga, and Barre classes. Creative Touch Day Spa & Salon offers spa treatments and an array of other services at its West Tupelo locale.
Visit tupelo.net to plan your next epic girls’ adventure. Imagine what you can do here!