Discover Tupelo: Culinary Gems, Live Music, and Historic Attractions
The Neon Pig Cafe is an old‑school butcher shop, a fresh never‑frozen seafood shop, a food bar, and offers one of the best craft beer selections in North Mississippi. They partner with local farmers and ingredients to craft a menu that once earned the “Best Burger in the U.S.” title from Thrillist.
Discover the surprising culinary treasure at Clay’s House of Pig, a bait and tackle shop that serves the best barbecue in Tupelo. Their signature BBQ tater—a mound of pulled pork, slaw, bacon, sour cream, jalapeños, house‑made barbecue sauce, and melted queso—can be ordered in half portions. A must‑try.
Experience live music and eclectic drinks at Blue Canoe, one of Tupelo’s top venues. Sample an extensive craft‑beer list, taste Caribbean edamame tossed in Jamaican jerk seasoning, fried black‑eyed peas, and finish with their famous Connie’s Blueberry Donut Bread Pudding.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tupelo offers convenient lodging for visitors, featuring modern amenities and easy access to downtown attractions.
Tupelo Hardware Company is a family‑owned shop where, in 1936, Gladys Presley bought Elvis’s first guitar for $7.75 plus 2% tax on his eleventh birthday. The store is a landmark on the Elvis Tupelo Driving Tour and a reminder of the city’s musical heritage.
Mississippi’s first and only meadery, Queen’s Reward, produces small‑batch mead in Tupelo. Visitors can sample a variety of flavors in the tasting room or enjoy a mead slushy on the patio.
