Location: Tupelo
Top Things to do in Tupelo
10 Things to do in Tupelo That You Shouldn't Miss
Tupelo, Mississippi, the early home of the King of Rock and Roll, is a city dedicated to the legend of Elvis Presley. Visit the Elvis Birthplace Museum and see the very house where Elvis was born or the church where he first sang gospel. Every year, the town hosts the Elvis Presley Festival, with live music, a parade, and a tribute artist competition. For visitors uninterested in blue suede shoes, the city offers up the Tupelo Automobile Museum, featuring over 100 antique and classic cars.
Restaurants in Tupelo
1. GumTree Museum of Art
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. Reed's
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Since 1905 Reed’s has been dedicated to delivering self-confidence, pride, and joy to every person we touch, every opportunity we have, every day. Our goal is to bring shoppers quality products with quality service, and to be great corporate citizens, giving back often and much to the communities we serve. Thank you for honoring us with your business.
Reviewed By 4EEM - Tupelo, United States
I have been shopping at Reed’s for many years. The service is second to none . The employees always greet you warmly and will also call you by name. The clothing is well made with a variety for all price ranges . There is also clothing for all age groups as well as Scout clothing. Everyone at Reed’s make you feel like family and are so helpful. I love the atmosphere as well. Big bonus is they still wrap your gifts you purchase there in the most beautiful wrapping paper !!
3. Tupelo Veteran's Museum
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By gjdJLN - Joplin, United States
We stopped at the Veteran's Museum while traveling through Tupelo on vacation. It was a pleasant surprise to find the wide variety of items on display, spanning many years of our country's history. Unique items were enhanced by the stories shared by Tony Lute. His dedication to preserving history and honoring veterans is evident in the fine displays in the museum. Well worth the trip off the interstate to learn more about history.
4. Caron Gallery
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Caron Gallery exclusively represents approximately 50 Mississippi artists. The mediums offered by our artists include oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, mixed media, encaustics, photography, pottery, and folk art. We also provide custom for anyone's art, photographs, memorabilia, and keepsakes.
5. Paradox Games and Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 94 reviews
Paradox offers the area's most immersive escape room experiences. Rooms are constructed from the ground up to make player feel like they are stepping into a different time. A meeting room is also available for parties and corporate meetings.
Reviewed By skyhawk91 - Zanesville, United States
It was a fun experience for the wedding party! The game was thought out and the staff was awesome! I would gladly recommend and return here again!!
6. Vietnam Memorial Replica Wall
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By KARENJ678 - Birmingham, United States
Great replica wall. Very clean and peaceful. The flags flying and wind blowing just added to the feeling of gratefulness.
7. Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
The Tupelo Visitors Center is the perfect starting point for any trip to the city where anything is possible. From interactive exhibits that highlight the city's top attractions and a collective timeline of Tupelo's rich history, to displays focused on Elvis' childhood in Tupelo as told like never before, the Tupelo Visitors Center will fully prepare visitors for exploring this unique town.
Reviewed By johnjM4205SV
Very friendly, professional, folks (I assume they may be volunteers?) Even though I have been in Tupelo many times, they provided me with information about the area which I did not know.
8. Queen's Reward Meadery
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Queen's Reward Meadery is a small-batch meadery that specializes in artisan wines that are made from 100% Mississippi Honey. We strive to make a variety of hand-crafted meads that appeal to both the novice and experienced wine and mead drinker. Queen’s Reward Meadery is not only a production facility but also a tasting room with a fun atmosphere unique to Mississippi.
Reviewed By yalondade - Germany, null
I have enjoyed mead sporadically over the years but I had no idea there was so much more to mead than the syrupy, "Middle Ages" brew so common in my social circles. As one who knows how to enjoy an occasional glass of traditional wine as well as my preferred tastes in wine, I thoroughly enjoyed this mead experience. I would heartily recommend the Tasting ~ the information that accompanies the delicious brews is worth the price alone. Plus you get to keep the glass - awesome! If you are looking for something cold to drink, might I suggest the Delta Gold or Delta Dry. I do not usually like dry wines but this dry mead is absolutely delectable. For the coldest of cold, I have been told that the Mead Slush is just the thing to settle you on a hot Mississippi Day. Sadly, we were there on a wet, October day so I will just have to go back and try the Slush when I come home in the summer. If you are not adverse to a warm (room temperature) beverage, then I urge you to enjoy the Blackberry. Cold and sweet striking your fancy? Then Pucker Up might be just the drink for you. You can also enjoy sodas and coffee so this would be the perfect place to gather with your friends and chill. The building which houses Queen's Reward is rather pedestrian from the outside until you walk up to the building - the entrance doors are certainly inviting on closer inspection. And the interior? The inside is pleasantly laid out with a unique theme. The front 'lawn' would make any plantation proud - large, shady trees with well-trimmed grass - which nicely separates you from the road & makes outdoor seating in warm weather a delight. If you are in the area, you simply must stop in. If you are a local or regular visitor to Tupelo, go often - you won't regret it!
9. Tupelo Haunted Castle
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Located in the Skyline Community the Tupelo Haunted Castle is celebrating over 10 years as one of Mississippi’s top haunted attractions! Each year the Tupelo Haunted Castle opens it’s doors to scare thousands of thrill-seekers from across the nation with three all new events and experiences! Featuring three all new events - redesigned each year! The Tupelo Haunted Castle - an award winning walk through haunted house! Lost in the Darkness- An indoor haunted maze full of surprises! Delirium- An interactive haunted walk through where you control the scares!
10. Tupelo Hardware Company
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
A full-service, Ace-affiliated hardware store and small engine parts retailer. We stock items that can't be found in other hardware stores with an emphasis on supplying as man American-made items as possible. We are also proud of our historical contribution to Rock'n'Roll as the store "where Gladys bought her son his first guitar."
Reviewed By Britswifey
Just walking through the doors and seeing all of the old wood and glass counters was incredible! The spot marked on the floor that young Elvis stood as his mother purchased the guitar that started it all was humbling. You feel rather transported even among all of the modern gadgets and items for sale. The Gentlemen working the counter were sweet and personable and helped us find the murals we were looking for as well. The downtown area is very quaint and charming.
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