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Tupelo (/ ˈ t uː p ə l oʊ / TOO-pə-loh) is a city in and the county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States. With an estimated population of 38,300, Tupelo is the 7th most populous city in Mississippi and is considered a commercial, industrial, and cultural hub of North Mississippi .
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- Learn About the The King. Travelers from all over the world come to Tupelo to visit the Elvis Presley Birthplace, which includes the home where he was born in 1935, a museum that chronicles his life (including some of his performance outfits), the famous "Becoming" statue, and the original Assembly of God church where a young Elvis was deeply influenced by gospel music.
- Caffeinate at Local Coffee Shops. With this many locally owned cafes, Tupelo might as well be called Little Portland. Stop into Tupelo River Coffee for local roasts and seriously good handcrafted espresso, or check out Lost + Found Coffee, where baristas concoct creative creations on its "Lab" menu (think Golden Grahams lattes or lavender espresso lemonade).
- Take a Cycling Tour. Bring your bike or borrow one from Hotel Tupelo (guests can check them out for free) to explore 14 places around downtown that were influential in Elvis's life growing up in Tupelo.
- Try Honey Wine. Queen's Reward is the only meadery in the world that makes mead with 100% Mississippi honey. Stop in for a tasting of varieties like Scarlet Noir, blackberry, and cranberry orange—contrary to what you might expect, not all mead is sweet.
Welcome to Tupelo, MS, Birthplace of Elvis Presley. From the birthplace of an international icon and one of the country's most visited national parks to a unique buffalo park, things you thought could never happen in a small town like Tupelo happen all the time.
Destinations. Mississippi. United States. Tucked away in Mississippi’s northeastern corner, the small city of Tupelo is a gem. Of course, it’s best known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley. While tourists flock to the town to pay homage to the King, there’s much more to this special spot. Here’s how to spend a terrific day in Tupelo.
Tupelo, city, seat (1867) of Lee county, northeastern Mississippi, U.S., located 62 miles (100 km) northeast of Columbus. It is the headquarters and focal point of the Natchez Trace Parkway. In 1859 the original settlement of Harrisburg was moved 2 miles (3 km) east to the Mobile and Ohio Railroad.
Dive into culture in Tupelo, Mississippi, a charming woodland city nestled in the Southern USA. Conveniently located between the metropolises of Memphis, Tennessee, and Birmingham, Alabama, this vibrant community offers educational tours of historical landmarks, lush scenery and a full slate of exciting events.
