The Tupelo Holiday Guide

Welcome to the charming world of Tupelo, where holiday magic fills streets, stores, and everything in between. Get ready for a sleigh ride of delightful discoveries as you experience the Tupelo Spirit this holiday season!

Shop, Sleigh, Repeat
Tupelo has three distinct shopping districts: Downtown, Midtown, and Barnes Crossing where you will find unique gifts and clothing from recognized retailers to boutique stores. Explore local favorites like Reed’s Department Store, where you’ll find gifts, clothing, shoes, and more for women, men, and children. Travel back in time when you shop for antiques at Relics Antique Marketplace, inside the former Tupelo Garment Factory where Elvis Presley’s mother, Gladys, worked.

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Tis the Season to Savor
Do Christmas calories count? Not in Tupelo! Start your day off with a holiday-inspired cup of coffee and a fresh blueberry Danish at Strange Brew Coffeehouse on North Gloster Street. Grab lunch at Forklift, where you will find a fusion of traditional Southern flavor with a modern flair. Try the famous voodoo tots, Korean beef tacos, or go with their meat and three vegetable hot’n a-lot plate paired with jalapeno cornbread or a buttermilk biscuit. End the day at Downunder with featured dishes from Australia like the classic meat pie and kangaroo dip sandwich. You’ll also find Downunder’s Kris Kringle cocktail in our special edition digital Holiday Cocktail Trail featured below.

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Rockin’ Around Tupelo
Tupelo has many festive events and activities to get you into the holiday spirit. Public ice skating is open at the Cadence Bank Arena now through January 12. Take a break and go see the Winter Wonderettes at the historic Lyric Theatre December 12-14. Enjoy a walk-through of the incredible Christmas lights display at Ballard Park now through December. Make plans to attend The Nutcracker, presented by the Tupelo Ballet featuring live music by the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra playing December 6-8. Bring the family along to watch Reed's 76th Annual Christmas Parade on December 6. Finally, your trip to Tupelo would not be complete without visiting the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum.

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Mix and Mingle on the Holiday Cocktail Trail
This special edition digital Holiday Cocktail Trail will take you to seven different restaurants and bars in downtown Tupelo. From the butterscotch white Russian at Amsterdam Deli to the mistletoe mint martini at Nautical Whimsey, enjoy this yuletide adventure. When you’ve completed the trail, redeem an early Christmas present from us – a #MyTupelo cocktail shaker!

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