Tupelo Travel Guide

Tupelo is the place to go for small town friendliness and big city attractions. It is the only city in Mississippi to be selected three times by the National Civic League as an "All America City". Cradled in the hills of Northeast Mississippi, Tupelo charms visitors the world over with a unique blend of special events, festivals, museums, shopping venues, restaurants, sporting events, as well as convention and entertainment facilities.

The most significant landmark of Tupelo's modern history is Elvis Presley's two-room house where he was born on January 8, 1935. The city is also home to the Tupelo Automobile Museum, Tupelo Buffalo Park, two area National Battlefield sites, the Oren Dunn City Museum and the Natchez Trace Parkway headquarters. Guests can also enjoy visual and performing arts through ballet, art exhibitions and wonderful productions by the symphony, community concerts and theatre.

Tupelo is a prime environment for competitive and leisure sporting activities. From the 15-plus amateur baseball, soccer and softball tournaments held each year to the city's golf courses, Tupelo has something to offer every sporting enthusiast.

Tupelo is a city that appreciates the conventions and meetings market. Whether it’s a corporate board meeting of 15 or a semi-annual furniture market of 35,000, they are all considered important to the city. Tupelo offers quality meeting and lodging properties, great restaurants, wonderful shopping venues and interesting attractions. The hospitality services offered by the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau are designed to assist meeting planners from start to finish to ensure a successful and enjoyable convention.

Tupelo has over 100 quality restaurants that offer cuisine from All-American casual to the finest of dining. With over 1,600 conveniently located guest rooms, overnight guests are sure to find pleasing accommodations. Whether you are here on business or just passing through and enjoying our many attractions, you will find lodging options staffed by friendly hospitality professionals.

"Where are we going on vacation?" is an often asked question when that special time of year rolls around. Whether you’re planning a trip for two, or making it a family affair, Tupelo has something to offer everyone. Travelers who want a variety of options can be assured that there’s a lot to see and do in the area. If you are looking for a world famous attraction, visit the Elvis Presley Birthplace, where the King of Rock ‘n Roll was born in 1935. The Tupelo Buffalo Park is a great family adventure, as well as the Tupelo Automobile Museum where you can see the progression of the automobile since the first one was manufactured. Plan a trip to Tupelo and enjoy a variety of museums, shopping opportunities, restaurants and entertaining events. Spend one night or stay several. Tupelo offers quality lodging facilities of your choice. So when you’re looking for a great place to go – just say, "let’s go to Tupelo."