Tupelo
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| City Code | TUP |
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| Flight Time | 3~7 hours |
The flight time to Tupelo is approximately 3~7 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Tupelo.
Tupelo
Tupelo is a city in Lee County, Mississippi in the United States. Tupelo is the largest city in Lee County and the seventh largest in Mississippi. The city's name Tupelo is of Native American Origin meaning "scream and make a loud noise." The city was the home town of Elvis Presley, who was a famous American singer and actor. Elvis Presley Birthplace Trail is one of the primary tourists' attractions to Tupelo. Also, Tupelo has buffalo parks, national parks, multimillion car collections and nature trails that make it a unique holiday destination.
Voice of Travelers to Tupelo
Girlfriends getaway in Tupelo
My girlfriends and I traveled to Tupelo last weekend. We traveled with Contour Airlines. The crew was awesome and there was a variety of in flight entertainment. At Tupelo, we stayed at Dagd Resort which had a nice spa. At Tupelo we visited the Elvis Presley Birthplace and took a drive down to the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway.
Family day trip in Tupelo
We had some bit of time so we decided to take a trip to Tupelo. We went by air using Contour Airlines. We checked in fast and departed on time. The cabin crew was courteous and helpful. They also had special meals and entertainment for children. At Tupelo we stayed at Winggate by Wyndham Tupelo for the night. The following day we had a fun-packed day. We visited Tupelo Buffalo park and Zoo, Gum Tree Museum of Art and Ballard Park (the kids really liked this park).
Weekend out in Tupelo
Last month my boys and I went down to Tupelo. We traveled with Contour Airlines. The airline offered an excellent ticket package for us and their services were exceptional. In Tupelo first went to the Tupelo Automobile Museum. The museum had an incredible collection of cars. I would recommend it to anyone who loves cars. We also visited Tupelo Veteran's Museum for an informative and educational session at the outstanding war collection center. We liked Tupelo, and we will be back.
Tupelo Travel FAQs
Q. What should I expect to see at the Elvis Presley Birthplace Trail?
A. The Elvis Presley Birthplace trail has about 12 significant sites that show the formation of the rock and roll legend. Some of the exhibits that you will find at the site include:
Several statues of Elvis Presley in his different stages in life from a child to when he was an actor
The house that Elvis was born in and the church he grew up in.
An Elvis Birthplace Museum
Mississipi blues and country music trail markers
Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel
A story wall with detail's of Elvis' life
Memphis Bound Car Exhibit
Gift shop
Q. Are there any museums in Tupelo?
A. If you love art and history, then Tupelo has carefully stored the American history in its museums. We suggest that you visit the following museums Oren Dunn Museum shows the history of the native American villagesTupelo Veterans Museum displays a private collection of artifacts used in wars fought by Americans.Mississippi’s Final Stands Civil war Center, located near the battle ground where the Battle of Brice’s Crossroads war was fought. The museum shows history of the Battle of Tupelo and Harrisburg.Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area has a vibrant history of the Native American contribution in development of Mississipi.
Q. Do you offer any ticket discounts for seniors?
A. When we have any ticket discounts we always display them on our website. There are some airlines that give seniors (above 65 years) ticket discounts depending on destination. In case you get a senior's discount you should provide your Identification card showing your date of birth. Other possible discounts include children and infant ticket offers, military ticket discounts, group and family packages.
Q. How can I access my ticket reservation number?
A. You can get your ticket number from the email confirmation message that we sent to you or if you are at the airport, go to the ticket counter and provide your identificard card and passport, the officer will read out or print your e- ticket for you.
Tupelo - Direct Flights to Major Airports
Airports handling direct flights to Tupelo Regional Airport • Nashville International Airport
Flight Routes to Tupelo
The main air route to Tupelo is Nashville- Tupelo which is served at Tupelo Regional Airport by Contour Airlines.