Tupelo, Mississippi
Overview
Tupelo is also popular as the Birthplace of Elvis Presley, a music legend who needs little introduction. It is the county seat and the largest city of Mississippi’s Lee County. Though some of the world’s greatest hail from the hilly town, Tupelo is also known to serve as the head office of Lee County’s best attractions, including the interesting HealthWorks! Kids Museum, the astonishing Tupelo Automobile Museum, and the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway. Tupelo’s tourists can stroll through the same countryside explored by Hernando de Soto less than a millennia ago, or join the 100,000 vacationers that explore the modern side of the city yearly.
Tourist Attractions
The modern city stands upon hallowed and ancient grounds. Tupelo is home to the historic and scenic Natchez Trace Parkway, which serves as the headquarters of an elongated national park. The parkway stretches from Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi. Other attractions include the Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery, the Tupelo National Battlefield, and the Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo. Apart from buffalos, bears, tigers, and lions, the zoo also takes pride in being the second home to the Tukota, a rare white buffalo. Tourists can get up close to the endangered animals by riding the unique Monster Bison Bus. Animals like giraffes are available for interaction at the petting zoo.
Shopping
Shopping and scouring for antique finds is a fairly popular activity in Tupelo. The Flea Market features fares ranging from puppies and cell phone accessories to crafts and artistic furniture. Thousands of retailers are also present at the Tupelo Furniture Market. The Mall at Barnes Crossing has more than a hundred specialty shops. It is currently one of Northeast Mississippi’s largest shopping venues. The Factory Stores of America on Eason Boulevard sells clothing, shoes, and kitchen items at bargain prices. Downtown area also features family-owned businesses that have been in town for more than six decades. Book your Tupelo Hotels with Reservations.com.
Restaurants And Dining
Elvis’ hometown has a collection of fun dining options. Brew-Ha’s restaurant offers unique hamburgers, catfish, and chicken meals. Chuck E. Cheese offers pizzas made of soya beef and ham and oven roasted sandwiches. For steaks paired with live music, visit Good Time Charlie’s on Eason Boulevard. The Rankin House is one of Tupelo’s fine dining options. International and American specialties are offered, ranging from eggplant napoleons to fried green tomatoes and shrimp remoulades.
Best Museums
The Tupelo Automobile Museum features an exhibit of more than a hundred classic and antique cars. Little tykes get to learn about good health at the interactive exhibits of the Healthworks! Kids Museum. The Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum features a memorial chapel, a story wall, a “Westward bound” car exhibit, and an “Elvis at 13” statue. The center also features an interesting Walk of Life and Fountain of Life. The Tupelo Veterans Museum hosts a wonderful collection of artifacts and memorabilia. Most of the collection was owned by Tony Lute, who began collecting artifacts after the World War II. The Oren Dunn City Museum is hot to a collection of buildings. Housed in a 1937 Dairy Barn, the collection highlights artifacts from Tupelo’s agriculture, the 1936 tornado, and early pioneer settlement of the Chickasaw Indians.
