Tupelo Vacation Rentals

Tupelo Travel Guide

Tupelo, MS is your home away from home. The city, boasting 38,000 people, is large enough to keep visitors entertained for days on end but small enough to wind down after sunset. Tupelo, in addition to being a modern commercial and financial hub, is also the birthplace of Elvis Presley.

Things to Do in Tupelo

With it's Southern location, Tupelo has a rich history and tons of fun museums. Guests can visit the Tupelo Veterans Museum, Tupelo Automobile Museum, GumTree Museum of Art, or the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum which showcases a variety of objects from Elvis Presley's childhood. Outdoors loving guests can spend their weekend camping at Tombigbee State Park, playing golf at the Bel Air Golf Course, go kayaking on Spring Lake using rentals from Code Blue Water Sports, or take a scenic drive to Nashville via the Natchez Trace Parkway, which follows an old Native American footpath. Those looking for indoor fun can challenge themselves to an escape room with Paradox Games and Escape Rooms, while guests looking to pass the time with shopping can do so by visiting the Mall at Barnes Crossing or any other Tupelo's independent retailers including Midnite Pottery and Brat's Comics and Collectibles.

Best Places to Stay in Tupelo

There are a number of great vacation rentals in the Tupelo area. Whether you opt for an Airbnb rental or a privately owned cottage rental, you’ll be charmed by the accommodation you choose. Each rental has updated appliances and good views of the city, with comfortable beds and large living areas for entertaining.

Best Time to Visit Tupelo

The best time to visit Tupelo is April through June.

Best Events in Tupelo

Events are an important part of Tupelo's culture, the city hosting an array of fun annual events including the Tupelo BBQ Duel, Dancing With the King Festival, the Blue Suede Cruise, and the Gumtree Festival.

Things to Do for Families in Tupelo

Visiting families who aren't afraid of heights can take a once in a lifetime hot air balloon ride over Tupelo with America Hot Air Balloon. They can also spend the day at Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo, where they can ride the Monster Bison Bus and witness bison, giraffes, picky goats, and a number of other unique animals going about their day. The zoo also has a petting zoo area for feeding the friendly animals. Children and their families who have an interest in health or science can take a trip to Healthworks!, which offers a plethora of human body and science related interactive exhibits.