Fit For A King

Take your history enthusiast back in time to explore the Chickasaw, Civil Rights & African American, and Civil War Heritage Trails in Tupelo and Lee County. Tupelo is also home to the Oren Dunn Museum, Veterans Museum, and the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitors Center. Stop by Reed's Bookstore to find the perfect book featuring the literary heritage of the Magnolia State, and of course, Tupelo. Did you know that Davy Crockett once called Trace State Park home when he lived there as a horse trader with the Chickasaw Native Americans? The park also has camping areas, water skiing, boat rentals, launch ramps, paddle boats, and horse trails, for making memories with your history buff dad.

Tupelo is not your average food destination. From international cuisine to your favorite Southern dish, Tupelo is sure to satisfy your dad’s taste buds! Is your pop an early riser? Take him to one of Tupelo's many local coffee shops in Tupelo like Strange Brew that opens at 6 a.m. Does your dad put the sure in leisure? Sit back, relax, and make your own Bloody Mary at The Grill and order their classic chicken and waffles. For lunch, visit Neon Pig, take a bite of the Smashburger, named Best Burger in America by Thrillest, and pair it with one of their grab-and-go craft beers from the cooler. Share a piece of Southern hospitality together at Harvey's. He'll eat like a king with their signature 48-hour marinated rib eye on his plate and his choice of wine from their reserve list. End the meal with their famous bread pudding, French bread baked with rich vanilla custard, Granny Smith apples, and pecans topped with a Bourbon sauce.

Looking for an adventure with the ol' man? Making fires, building tents, hooking fish, and yelling, "fore!" are some of the things you can experience in Tupelo. Grab your clubs for a round of golf at one of Bel-Air Golf Course, Natchez Trace Golf Club, or Tupelo National Golf Club. Is your pops looking to finesse his dad-bod? Take him on a walk or run at one of our many trails or parks listed here. Looking for a quiet spot on the water? Trace State Park provides 565 acres of freshwater stocked with bass, catfish, redear, bluegill, and crappie. The park also has camping areas, water skiing, boat rentals, launch ramps, paddle boats, and horse trails. For a breath of fresh air with a reel in your hands, you can also visit Tombigbee State Park or Elvis Presley Lake.

Is your Dad a music aficionado? Then you're about to hit all the right notes! Tupelo is known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley and home to the sound that shaped the King of Rock 'N' Roll. Make a stop with your dad at the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum and experience Elvis’ childhood church where he was influenced by gospel music and learned to play the guitar. See how that sound influenced other local musicians with a visit to one of Tupelo’s more than 18 live music venues. Enjoy a taste of country and rock ‘n’ roll, or even original songs during local Singer/Songwriter nights at Blue Canoe. If singing is his thing, we’ve got you covered there, too. Grab a mic for your dad and watch him wow the crowds at local karaoke hot spots like Woody’s, Hollands Bar and Grill, or Toast Cocktail and Piano Bar.