With unparalleled attractions, delicious dining, and comfortable hotel rooms, plan your summer road trip to the city that’s positively the place for family fun.

Visit the Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo to get up close and personal with the park’s residents. Spanning 210 acres, the park boasts more than 260 animals. The safari drive-through experience lets visitors observe the animals in their natural habitat and feed them from the comfort of your vehicle.

Spend some time outdoors by exploring centuries of history along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Visit the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center at milepost 266 to learn about the history of this scenic byway. Hike through the Blackland Prairie at the Chickasaw Village Site at milepost 261.8, the future home of the Chickasaw Heritage Center.

The Birthplace of Elvis Presley, a visit to Tupelo must include a stop at the tiny home in East Tupelo. Tour the home where he was born, a museum that chronicles his life, and 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.

All of that exploration is bound to work up an appetite, and Tupelo’s restaurants have you covered. Enjoy some of the city’s best barbecue at Clay’s House of Pig. Sit in the Elvis booth at Johnnie’s Drive-In and eat like the king in Tupelo’s oldest restaurant. Grab a slice of house-made pizza at Vanelli’s Bistro in Downtown Tupelo. 

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 Reed’s, a 119-year-old department store on Main Street in Downtown Tupelo. The Midtown District houses trendy shops, home furnishings, a florist, and more. Check out the Barnes Crossing District for national brands.

With over 2,200 quality hotel rooms, Tupelo promises a good night’s sleep. Check in to Hotel Tupelo, the city’s newest boutique hotel, located in the heart of Downtown Tupelo. The property has an array of unique, local touches that highlight the city’s many makers.

Plan your next great family adventure in Tupelo with a visit to tupelo.net. Check out itineraries designed for maximum family fun or create a custom itinerary on the site. Imagine what your family can do here!