Welcome to Tupelo, Mississippi-Home of the King

Memphis, Tennessee may have been Elvis Presley's playpen but Tupelo was his birthplace! Together with the fact that the Battle of Tupelo was fought here, you can rightfully call Tupelo a city of kings and generals! Tupelo, MS is home to many hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and local events. It’s a city of the past and of the present—a fascinating playground for kids and a living museum for adults.

Tupelo is found in Northeast Mississippi. There is an historic downtown district as well as a regional mall. There are literally a hundred restaurants to choose from with a wide variety of cuisine styles. Despite its modern edge, the main reason to visit Tupelo is because of its history and heritage. This is the birthplace of Elvis Presley and tourists are encouraged to visit the King’s former home as well as the museum devoted to his life right next door. There is also an annual Elvis Festival to enjoy.

Tupelo is also the headquarters to the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway, an historical landmark, as well as the Tupelo Automobile Museum and a kid-friendly Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo. Other attractions honor military service and review some history of the Civil War. However, Tupelo is far from an old ghost town! There are many high-class Tupelo restaurants, as well as a community theater, a symphony orchestra, and a coliseum for live events. Some of the biggest names in music have stopped by the home of the King, including the Eagles, Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Kiss and Elton John.

Some of the top Tupelo hotels include the Airport Trace Inn on Main Street as well as the Hilton Garden Inn, the Cart Barn Inn, and the Ramada Inn Conference Center. Some of these luxury hotels offer WI-FI Internet, flat screen TV with satellite Internet and outdoor amenities. Some hotels nearby the airport will transport visitors to and from their hotel rooms.

Tupelo real estate sells out quickly, as this is a tourist-friendly area (its motto is "our talent is our hospitality") and one that has a stable economy thanks to medical care, manufacturing and banking. Tupelo, Mississippi is one of the most important cities in the state and the whole Mid-South area. It is just as important to industry as it is to tourism, and just as fun a city as it is a learning experience. Make plans to visit the "All American City" today!