Location: Tupelo
Top Things to do in Tupelo
What to do and see in Tupelo, Mississippi (MS): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. Reed's
Overall Ratings
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 !!
2. Tupelo Veteran's Museum
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Paradox Games and Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
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!!
4. Queen's Reward Meadery
Overall Ratings
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!
5. Tupelo Hardware Company
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Oren Dunn City Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Housed in a 1937 dairy barn, Oren Dunn City Museum offers a unique view into our region's past. The museum's collection reflects the local and regional history of Tupelo and northeast Mississippi, focusing mainly on major milestones of agriculture, industry and local memorabilia. Examples include: the 1864 Civil War Battle of Harrisburg, the 1936 Tupelo Tornado, Hospital on the Hill, and a 1940's era model railroad of downtown Tupelo. In addition to the our permanent exhibits, Oren Dunn City Museum hosts seasonal exhibits, including but not limited to, the Annual Holiday Toy Exhibit in conjunction with the Lighting of the Museum and the Fossil Road Show & Geology Exhibit. We host two festivals each year: the Dudie Burger Festival, the first Saturday in May, and the Dogtrot Festival, the third Saturday in October. We host annual programs including Museum Summer Camp and Living History Days. Although the museum is closed on Saturdays, we provide special Saturday programming throughout the year. Check us out on the Oren Dunn City Museum Facebook page.
Reviewed By lsydneyfisheri - Mississippi, United States
I've visited the Oren Dunn Museum many times and always find something new that I've missed. If you are traveling through Tupelo and love history, stop here. And who knows? You might even catch a glimpse of their ghosts! I sure did!
7. Spring Street Cigars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
8. Midnite Pottery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
9. Relics Antique Marketplace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Relics Marketplace covers two floors and holds 100+ vendor booths all in a 16,000 square foot facility. If you're looking for antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, furniture, and just about anything else, this is the place for you, because we go out of our way to make sure we have something for everyone. This is a must-see marketplace and experience that you will not soon forget!
10. Healthworks!
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