Best Places To Take Pictures in Tupelo, MS | Snap That Pic

Alley Lights

Wander through one of the Downtown alleys and feel authentically Tupelo with the brick walkways, colorful murals, and nightlights

Becoming Statue

306 Elvis Presley Drive | Channel your inner Elvis, spread your cape, and capture your moment with the King at the overlook of the Elvis Presley Birthplace. The Becoming Statue features two likenesses of Elvis symbolizing his transformation from a small-town boy to an international music icon.

A statue of Elvis Presley, depicting him as a child and as an adult

Buffalo

2272 North Coley Road | Hop on the Monster Bison Bus at the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo for a close encounter with the shaggy bison, or grab a bag of feed and share the love with giraffes that will actually eat out of your hand! Your Instagram needs a picture of you with the buffalo!

Carousel

1001 Barnes Crossing Road | Circle back around again on the all-horse carousel at the Mall at Barnes Crossing. Modeled after the original wood-carved Denzel carousels, 30 galloping horses and two chariots are mounted on the carousel and waiting for you to take a spin. Find the "Tupelo" horse, saddle up, and Instagram your ride!

A mural of Elvis Presley painted on the side of a building in downtown Tupelo, MS

Dudie's Diner Trolley Car

689 Rutherford Road | Step back in time and capture that retro-style with a cool snapshot reminiscent of an era gone by. Back in the late 1940s, Truman "Dudie" Christian bought a streetcar in Memphis, moved it to Tupelo, turned it into a diner, and served "Dudie" burgers. It now lives at the Oren Dunn City Museum.

Elvis Booth at Johnnie's Drive-In

908 East Main Street | The oldest restaurant in Lee County, stop by and grab a milkshake, a cheeseburger, and a seat at the iconic Elvis booth to snap that genuinely Insta-worthy shot of the restaurant Elvis was known for frequenting.

Elvis Guitar Trail

Explore Tupelo and have your picture taken with one of our Elvis-themed guitars. More than 25 guitars have become a permanent part of Downtown Tupelo's cityscape. They are a fun photo-op for sure!

Fairpark

Known as Tupelo's front porch, this open green space is situated right in the middle of downtown Tupelo. Whether it is Food Truck Friday or a sunny weekend afternoon, Fairpark welcomes you and all of your Instagram needs.

Gateway Signs

Six gateway signs welcome visitors to #MyTupelo. Each sign features a crown logo, designating Tupelo as the birthplace of "The King," Elvis Presley. Our favorite place to capture the perfect shot with one of the Tupelo signs is at Gateway Park on the highway. 45 and East Main St. interchange.

Greetings From Tupelo

202 West Main Street | Local artists Reid Caldwell and Kit Stafford. Created in 2018 as part of the Off The Wall: Changing the ARTmosphere in Tupelo Brick by Brick project, the mural has a "postcard from Tupelo" theme and features the Farmers' Depot, the courthouse, and a view of Downtown Tupelo. There are also a few nods to Elvis with the images of the front porch of Elvis' birthplace and a guitar.

The famous Elvis booth at Johnny's in Tupelo

Lyric Theater

201 North Broadway Street | Local legend has it that Elvis "stole" his first kiss in the balcony of this Downtown theater. With its famous marquee and historical importance, the Lyric is a must for your next Insta-post!

Natchez Trace Parkway

Though the Natchez Trace spans three states and 444 miles, #MyTupelo is home to some of its most photo-worthy spots. Favorites include the Chickasaw Village Site, where there are opportunities for short walks and stops, or the Blackland Prairie Trail, where you can snap a photo on a nature trail that runs through forested areas, along bottomlands, and through the Chickasaw Village Site at milepost 261.8.

Swinging on the Porch

306 Elvis Presley Drive | You can sit on the porch swing of his little shotgun house and snap a swingin' pic right here in #MyTupelo, the birthplace of the King of Rock-n-Roll. The little white house with the porch swing is his original home, on its original site, restored to its original state, just as it would have been on the day of his birth, January 8, 1935.

A statue of Elvis Presley singing into a mic and holding his hand out

Touch the Hand of Elvis

In 1956, Elvis returned home for a concert at the Tupelo Fairgrounds. This location is now home to Fairpark and the larger-than-life Elvis Presley Homecoming Statue. Reach out and touch Elvis' hand for the perfect photo-op to commemorate your Elvis experience in #MyTupelo.

X Marks the Spot

114 West Main Street | Make a stop at Tupelo Hardware Co., step up to the counter, and stand on the exact spot where Elvis stood to buy his first guitar. Full of nostalgia, Tupelo Hardware Co. has the look and feel of a bygone era and makes the perfect backdrop for any Insta-pic. Document yourself on Instagram at the place where Elvis got started!

A person sitting at the Tupelo Hardware Company and pointing at an X on the floor

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Tupelo Visitors Center

The Tupelo Visitors Center is such a cool place to visit. Full of interactive exhibits, you can take a tour, listen to real Elvis music, and capture a few Instagram-worthy pictures along the way.

Veterans Park

Located in east Tupelo, not far from the birthplace of Elvis Presley, this lakefront park is a great spot for that special, distinct Instagram pic. Post a picture of yourself with the PF-105 Thunderchief or the Vietnam Replica Wall, both powerful symbols of heroism, honor, duty, and sacrifice.

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