Reviewed by: Sharron Swain
The ultimate guide to your summer road trip to Tupelo
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Summer family road trips are the stuff of memories and Tupelo, Mississippi, is your prime destination for memory making.
With unparalleled attractions, delicious dining and comfortable lodging—plan your summer road trip to the city where anything is possible.
Tupelo’s must-see attractions
Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo
Visit the Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo to get up close and personal with the park’s residents. Spanning 210 acres, this 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 their vehicle.
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Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
Spend some time outdoors by exploring 10,000 years of history along 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.
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Music Bend Nature Trail
Speaking of the great outdoors, Tupelo has trails for every nature enthusiast. Check out the Music Bend Nature Trail, a certified Mississippi Arboretum that includes 42 distinct tree species labeled along the trail.
Explore Elvis’ Tupelo Self-Guided Bicycle Tour that takes you to 14 places that were an important part of Elvis’ childhood in Tupelo.
Delve into Tupelo’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.
Birthplace of Elvis Presley
A visit to Tupelo must include a stop at the Birthplace of Elvis in east Tupelo.
Tour the home where the star 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 son.
Eating in Tupelo
All of that exploration is bound to work up an appetite and Tupelo’s restaurants have you covered.
Here are a few spots you won’t want to skip:
- Enjoy some of the city’s best barbecue at Clay’s House of Pig
- Sit in the Elvis booth and eat like the king at Tupelo’s oldest restaurant, Johnnie’s Drive-In
- Grab a slice of house-made pizza at Vanelli’s Bistro
- Chow down on the famous smash burger at Neon Pig Café
- Save room for dessert at Crave, home of the skillet cookie
With over 200 options from which to choose, visit MyTupelo and let your mouth water.
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Check in to Hotel Tupelo
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.
The hotel also has a local restaurant and bar on-site, Jobos, where you can grab breakfast and dinner throughout the week and brunch on weekends.
Plan your next great family adventure in Tupelo with a visit to MyTupelo. Check out itineraries designed for maximum family fun or create a custom itinerary on the site. Imagine what your family can do here!
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