Alanna & Travis
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Elvis Presley Birthplace
The Elvis Presley Birthplace is a historic museum site in Tupelo, Mississippi dedicated to the preservation of the birthplace of American musician Elvis Presley. It is listed on the Mississippi Blues Trail. The museum site includes the birthplace home of Elvis Presley, a museum, a chapel, and the Assembly of God Church building where the Presley family worshipped. Financially, times were hard on Vernon and Gladys, and they had to move out of the shotgun house when Elvis was only a few years old for lack of payment. Vernon and Gladys worked various jobs while in Tupelo and moved several different times during the thirteen years they resided in Mississippi. An F5 tornado struck eight miles outside the city on April 5, 1936. The one-year-old Elvis and his parents survived the storm because it did not destroy their house.
Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
Enjoy a scenic drive and attractions along this 444-mile parkway that follows a Native American footpath from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN. You may take the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway to reach the wedding venue if you don't mind adding an additional 7 minutes to your drive in exchange for the better views.
Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo
Get up close to our animals with the Monster Bison Bus and you can also see exotic animals like Tall Boy & Patches (our giraffes that will actually eat out of your hand!) and so much more!Our Petting zoo has a variety of different animals. With rabbits, turkeys, pigmy goats, pot belly pigs "Lucy" the miniature cow, "Bucky" the fallow deer, and some miniature horses. With the addition of our very own Turken Frisel, the petting zoo has become even more unusual and exciting. These are only a few of the animals that we have in our petting zooThe Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo is proud to be the home of the White Buffalo "TUKOTA" (Too-ko-ta). A white buffalo is considered by the Sioux Indian tribes to be the most sacred living thing you could encounter.
Reed's
Located in the bustling main street area of Tupelo across the street from Tupelo Hardware, Reeds is a family owned luxury department store built in 1905. It is a "can't miss" attraction when visiting Tupelo.
Tupelo Hardware Co
Tupelo Hardware is famously known as the store where Gladys Presley bought her son Elvis his first guitar.
Tupelo National Battlefield
Tupelo National Battlefield commemorates the American Civil War battle of Tupelo, also known as the Battle of Harrisburg, fought from July 14 to 15, 1864, near Tupelo, Mississippi. The Union victory over Confederate forces in northeast Mississippi ensured the safety of Sherman's supply lines during the Atlanta Campaign.
Tombigbee Lake State Park
Tombigbee State Park is a public recreation area located off Mississippi Highway 6 approximately 5 miles east of Tupelo, Mississippi. The state park surrounds 90-acre Lake Lee and is named for the nearby Tombigbee River.
Hilton Garden Inn Tupelo, MS (Recommended Hotel)
For your comfort and convenience, we have arranged accommodations at a special rate of $99 a night, available until April 21st. The Hilton Garden Inn is in bustling downtown Tupelo and within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. Mention the Keegan/Cooper wedding while making your reservations to receive the special rate.