Free Things to do in Tupelo

7 Free ways to spend the day in Tupelo

Tupelo is proof that the best travel experiences don't always come with a price tag. Between the trails, the parks, the history, and the live music, some of the best things to do here are completely free of charge. Here are seven free ways to spend a day in Tupelo.

Feed the Ducks at Ballard Park

Ballard Park is home to a pond that's perfect for a slow afternoon. Bring a bag of birdseed or defrosted frozen peas and find a spot along the water. The park also has a 1.5-mile walking loop, a skate park, an all-inclusive playground, and plenty of green space, so you can make a day of it.

Follow the Elvis Guitar Trail

Downtown Tupelo is dotted with hand-painted guitars along its walkways. The trail is free, self-guided, and easy to walk. Click here to view the map or follow Main Street and see how many you can spot.

Visit the Oren Dunn City Museum

This museum, housed in a converted dairy barn, tells Tupelo's history, covering the railroads, the 1936 tornado, and even Chickasaw history. Admission is free, and the exhibits give you a full picture of how the city came to be.

Catch Free Live Music

Several Tupelo venues offer free live music throughout the week. Blue Canoe, The Gin, and other spots regularly host local and regional acts without a cover charge. Check out our events page for what's playing during your visit.

Coast through Elvis' Tupelo Driving Tour

If you have an appreciation for the King of Rock 'N' Roll, then hop in your car to visit 16 significant landmarks and the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum, frequented by Elvis in his youth. The route is free to drive, and you can take it at your own pace. A printable map is available at the Tupelo Visitors Center.

The winding road of the Natchez Trace Parkway with fall foliage and a bright blue sky

Drive the Natchez Trace Parkway

If you have an appreciation for the King of Rock 'N' Roll, then hop in your car to visit 15 significant landmarks and the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum, frequented by Elvis in his youth. The route is free to drive or can be enjoyed as a self-guided bicycle tour. Stop by the Tupelo Visitors Center to pick up an Elvis’ Tupelo brochure for the full tour.

Tour the Toyota Experience Center

The Toyota Experience Center offers a free, behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world's largest automakers builds the Corolla. This 15,000-square-foot center features interactive exhibits, a 3D light show, and hands-on simulators.


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