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23 Best and Fun Things To Do In Tupelo, Mississippi


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Tupelo, Mississippi, renowned as the hometown of Elvis Presley, is a richly historical city with plenty to explore. Visitors can discover numerous statues of the late musician and delve into his life and upbringing at the Elvis Presley Museum and Visitor Center.

If you’re fond of animals, why not stop by the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo? It is home to a wide variety of animals, including zebras, and a petting zoo which is ideal for families with younger children.

Tupelo is also home to several beautiful green areas, perfect for nature lovers or anyone looking to get away. There is the Natchez Trace Parkway, Ballard Park, and Tombigbee State Park.

Read on to discover more amazing things to do in Tupelo, Mississippi, in our list below

The 23 Most Popular Things To Do In Tupelo, Mississippi

23. Old Town Overlook

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: Tupelo MS

Web Address:   https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/mississippi-national-parks/natchez-trace-parkway-park-at-a-glance/natchez-trace-parkway-historic-sites/natchez-trace-parkway-old-town-creek-mp-263-9/

22. Pharr Mounds

4.6 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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21. Gateway Park

3.3 ★★★☆☆ (18 reviews)

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Location: E Main Street Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 841 6513

20. Tupelo Veterans Museum

4.9 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

Location: at Ballard Park 689 Rutherford Road Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 844 1515

19. Chickasaw Village Site

4.5 ★★★★★ (35 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. 38801 Tupelo MS

Web Address:   https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/mississippi-national-parks/natchez-trace-parkway-park-at-a-glance/natchez-trace-parkway-historic-sites/natchez-trace-parkway-chickasaw-village-site-mp-261-8/

18. Downtown Tupelo Main Street

4.7 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

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Location: 108 S Broadway Street Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 841 6598

Web Address:   http://tupelomainstreet.com/

17. Saltillo Parks & Recreation

4.6 ★★★★★ (53 reviews)

Location: 453 Turner Industrial Pk Road Saltillo MS

Tel:  662 869 5668

Web Address:   https://saltilloparkandrec.com/

16. Old Trace and Confederate Gravesites

4.8 ★★★★★ (69 reviews)

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Location: Natchez Trace Pkwy Saltillo MS

Tel:  662 706 3688

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/maps.htm

15. Elvis Presley Birthplace and Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (73 reviews)

Location: 1201 Berry Street Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 841 1245

Web Address:   https://elvispresleybirthplace.com/

14. Elvis Tribute Statue

4.7 ★★★★★ (97 reviews)

Location: Tupelo MS

13. Saltillo City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (104 reviews)

Location: Saltillo MS

Tel:  662 869 5431

Web Address:   http://saltilloms.org/recreation/

12. Lake Lamar Bruce State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (128 reviews)

Location: Saltillo MS

Tel:  662 869 2009

11. Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (288 reviews)

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Location: 2680 Natchez Trace Pkwy Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 680 4027

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/natr

10. Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (874 reviews)

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Location: 800 N Veterans Memorial Blvd Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 841 6513

Web Address:   http://tupeloparksandrec.org/

9. Ballard Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,162 reviews)

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Location: 2629 W Main Street Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 841 6440

Web Address:   http://tupeloparksandrec.org/

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8. Gumtree Museum Of Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

Location: 211 W Main Street Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 844 2787

Web Address:   http://gumtreemuseum.com/

7. Tupelo Visitors Center

4.2 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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Location: 399 E Main Street Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 841 6521

Web Address:   https://tupelo.net/

6. Oren Dunn City Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

Location: 689 Rutherford Road Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 841 6438

Web Address:   https://orendunncitymuseum.com/

5. Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield

4.7 ★★★★★ (100 reviews)

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Location: 128 MS 370 Baldwyn MS

Tel:  662 680 4027

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/brcr/index.htm

4. Tupelo National Battlefield

3.9 ★★★★☆ (189 reviews)

Location: 2005 W Main Street Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 680 4025

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/tupe/index.htm

3. Tombigbee Lake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (426 reviews)

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Location: 264 Cabin Dr Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 842 7669

Web Address:   https://mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-parks/tombigbee

2. Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo

4.4 ★★★★☆ (651 reviews)

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Location: 2272 Coley Road Tupelo MS

Web Address:   http://tupelobuffalopark.com/

1. Elvis Presley Birthplace

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,523 reviews)

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Location: 306 Elvis Presley Dr Tupelo MS

Tel:  662 841 1245

Web Address:   http://elvispresleybirthplace.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Tupelo, Mississippi! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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