How to Spend Down Time in Tupelo
Down time between tournament play? Tupelo, Mississippi, is positively the place for a little team bonding and spending time together outside the competition.
Check out these local spots, and be sure to tag us using #MyTupelo!
ALLIN1 Adventures Go-Karts and Lanes
625 Robert E. Lee Drive
With 28 go-karts, 12 bowling lanes, an arcade, a snack bar, and a party area, ALLIN1 has plenty of fun for everyone. Their high-speed electric karts reach up to 50 mph, so if your team has a need for speed, this is the place to find out who's really the fastest.
Ballard Park
655 Rutherford Road
Located within walking distance of the BankPlus Sportsplex, Ballard Park offers green space, walking trails, a skate park, all-inclusive playground equipment, and you can even feed the ducks! The 153-acre park also features a 3-acre lake, sand volleyball courts, a disc golf course, and a 2.75-mile trail.
Cinemark Movies 8
1001 Barnes Crossing Road
Located at the Mall at Barnes Crossing, this eight-screen complex features luxury loungers with heated reclining seats, extendable footrests, and cup holders. Click here for showtimes!
Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum
306 Elvis Presley Drive
More than 13 free exhibits are located on the grounds. For a small admission fee, tour the Birthplace house, Elvis' childhood church, and the Elvis Presley Museum. The house, built by his father for just $180, draws over 100,000 visitors from around the world each year. Click here for tours and ticket information.
Event Zona & Rebound Trampoline Park
790 Moncreif Drive
There's a little bit of everything at this family entertainment center- bowling, laser tag, inflatables, bumper cars, arcade games, and concessions. It's the ideal team hangout for burning off whatever competitive energy is left after the games.
Fairpark District Downtown
East Main Street, Downtown Tupelo
Fairpark is home to green space, a children's playground, and a splash fountain. Snap a photo with the Elvis Homecoming Statue or Chief Piominko, then explore the surrounding downtown shops and restaurants nearby.
Malco Tupelo Commons Cinema
3088 Tupelo Commons
With multiple screens showing mainstream films with standard amenities and refreshments, this theater is a reliable, easy group option. Plus, you can split into smaller crews based on movie preference and meet back up afterward.
Need to cool off? These free splash pads and water features promise hours of fun for everyone!
- Rob Leake City Park — 1107 Joyner Street
- Theron Nichols Park — 1743 Mitchell Road
- Veterans Memorial Park — 80 North Veterans Memorial Boulevard
The Mall at Barnes Crossing
1001 Barnes Crossing Road
The Mall at Barnes Crossing is Mississippi's premier shopping destination, serving an average of 12 million shoppers annually with anchor stores, retailers, dining venues, and entertainment options. With over 90 specialty shops and a 600-seat food court, it's easy to spend a few hours here without even trying.
Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo
2272 North Coley Road
Home to more than 260 animals, with a variety of rides and tours including the petting zoo and Chickasaw Indian Village exhibit. The park's star resident is Tall Boy, one of the tallest giraffes in the United States tupelo, and the bison safari tour takes you right out into the pasture.
Veterans Memorial Park
800 North Veterans Memorial Boulevard
This lakefront park honors Mississippi's veterans with walking trails, a seasonal splash pad, an F-105 Thunderchief aircraft on display, and the Vietnam Veterans Replica Wall Memorial. The 206-acre park also features three disc golf courses and the Tupelo Aquatic Center, which is a great spot for swimmers who want to stay in the water even on off days.
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1001 Barnes Crossing Rd # 92 Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 842-8422 | Website
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790 Moncrief Drive Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 346-4680 | Website
Fairpark
71 Troy Street Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 841-6513
Malco Theatre - Tupelo Commons Cinema
3151 North Gloster Street Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 841-2360 | Website
Barnes Crossing Nutrition
3174 Commonwealth Boulevard Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 269-3182
Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo
2272 North Coley Road TUPELO, Mississippi 38803 (662) 844-8709 | Website
Veterans Memorial Park
800 North Veterans Memorial Boulevard Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 841-6440