6. Tupelo, Mississippi
As the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo’s tributes to The King add to the modern-day spirit of this Mississippi gem on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Festivals throughout the year and plenty of independent ventures, new and old, entice visitors to linger.
Discover tales of The King at the Elvis Presley Center, Tupelo Hardware Company (where Elvis’s first guitar was purchased), and Relics Antique Marketplace, which is housed in the old garment company building where Gladys Presley worked. Reed’s department store has been a cornerstone of downtown for more than a century. Try the Elvis-inspired dishes at Cafe 212 and meringue-topped desserts at Sweet Tea & Biscuits Café. Kermit’s Outlaw Kitchen and Neon Pig specialize in smoked meats and robust sides, while Scarlet’s Donuts is a must for Delta hot tamales.
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