Why go
- City in Mississippi, United States.
- Known for Tupelo National Battlefield.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum.
- Served by Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP).
History
Tupelo is a city in and the county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1860, the population was 37,923 at the 2020 census. It is the seventh-most populous city in Mississippi and is considered a commercial, industrial, and cultural hub of northern Mississippi.
Where to stay
1612 McClure Cove, Tupelo, MS 38804 · ihg.com
979 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804 · ihg.com
1013 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804 · wyndhamhotels.com
186 Stone Creek Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804 · hilton.com
1516 McCullough Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804 · redroof.com
1005 Landmark Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804 · hilton.com
1015 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804 · wyndhamhotels.com
1003 Landmark Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804 · hilton.com
3158 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804 · bestwestern.com
1064 Carter Cv, Tupelo, MS 38804 · choicehotels.com
401 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38801 · stayhihotels.com
1532 McCullough Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804 · choicehotels.com
1320 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804 · marriott.com
1190 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804 · choicehotels.com
363 E Main St, Tupelo, MS 38804 · hilton.com
852A N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804 · bestwestern.com
625 Spicer Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804 · baymontinntupeloms.com
852 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804 · studio6.com
708 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804 · economy-inn-tupelo.edan.io
Indoor
1500 McCullough Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804
767 E Main St, Tupelo, MS 38804 · motel6.com
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 606 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, 38801 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1011 West Main Street,… · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 840 West Main Street, Tupelo, 38801-3631 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 908 Barnes Crossing Road, Tupelo, 38804 · chick-fil-a.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1221 South Gloster, Tupelo, 38801 · pizza.dominos.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 3965 North Gloster Street, Tupelo, 38804 · restaurants.ihop.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 884 Barnes Crossing Road, Tupelo, 38801 · locations.tacobell.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 2433 West Main Street, Tupelo, 38801 · starbucks.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00 · 1348 North Gloster Street, Tupelo, 38804
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:00-14:30, 16:00-20:30; Fr 11:00-14:30, 16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:30 · 1203 North Gloster Street, 38804
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 1101 West Main Street, Tupelo, 38804
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Cafe · cafe · 218 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, 38801 · twistedwhiskertupelo.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 837 Kings Crossing Dr.
Fast Food · fast food
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 115 North Thomas Street, Tupelo, 38801 · restaurants.subway.com
Ice Cream, Restaurant · Ice Cream restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 3982 North Gloster Street, Tupelo, 38804 · restaurants.fiveguys.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1701 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, 38801 · popeyes.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2200 West Main Street, Tupelo, 38801 · locations.papajohns.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · restaurants.applebees.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Barbecue, Fast Food · Barbecue fast food · 203 Commerce Street, Tupelo, 38804
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 108 East Main Street, Tupelo, 38801
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 501 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, 38801 · locations.jimmyjohns.com
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Ice Cream fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 3670 South Eason Boulevard, 38804 · mcdonalds.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 1013 Barnes Crossing Road, Tupelo · zaxbys.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 1176 Cross Creek Drive, Saltillo, 38866 · locations.pizzahut.com
American, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-20:00 · 3018 McCullough Boulevard, Belden, 38826 · bishopsbbqgrill.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1342 North Gloster Street, Tupelo, 38804
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
35 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) 2.4 mi to the centre
Tupelo, MS, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Silver Airways (3M)) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Atlanta, Greenville (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Greenville
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Marion County Rankin Fite Airport (HAB) 43 mi to the centre
Hamilton, AL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Roscoe Turner Airport (CRX) 46 mi to the centre
Corinth, MS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Maloney Airport 6.2 mi to the centre
Tupelo, MS, US
Spearman Field 7.1 mi to the centre
Shannon, MS, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP); 21 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TUP has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Atlanta, Greenville).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tupelo, Mississippi. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach