Tupelo is the sweet little slice of Southern charm you’ve been missing out onand Mississippi’s best-kept secret.

Why Tupelo, Mississippi?

And that’s exactly what a vacay should be about.

side-by-side Mississippi’s best-kept secret, Tupelo biking and meadery

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So pack your bags, and let’s get going!

Is Tupelo the next Nashville or Charleston?

); the Elvis Homecoming Statue; and so much more.

side-by-side coffee and bikes

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It’s pretty hard to top, and Tupelo is serving up some of thebest.

Ten out of 10 would recommend the lamb tenderloin with chickpea puree, maitake mushrooms, and truffle jus.

You will never want to eat potatoes any other way again.

food side-by-side

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Anyone who knows me can tell you I’m a major fan of wine.

Meadaka “honey wine"has taken that love to an entirely new level.

To give you a bit of background, this alcoholic bev is concocted withfermented honey.

meadery mead side-by-side

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I even had a little tasting of the mead slushies (Queen’s Reward sells fun to-go pouches!)

for the most refreshing kind of summertime treat.

It’s a shopper’s delight

Everyone needs a little bit ofretail therapyevery now and then.

Elvis artwork

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It can be therapeutic, boost your mood, and make you feel in control when done in moderation.

In Downtown Tupelo, you’ll find charming boutiques likeL.A.

(The candle is currently lit on my desk, reminding me of this amazing trip.)

street art murals in Mississippi’s best-kept secret

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The road less traveled was a major winit led me to Tupelo!