14 days in Memphis & Tupelo Itinerary

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sun): appreciate the history behind Statue of Elvis and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Full Gospel Tabernacle.

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The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Memphis. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in August, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Tupelo.

Tupelo is the county seat and the largest city of Lee County, Mississippi. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Tupelo Automobile Museum and then explore the galleries of Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum.

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Drive from Memphis to Tupelo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Tupelo sees daily highs of 90°F and lows of 71°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can drive to Memphis.

National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel and Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Graceland and Stax Museum of American Soul Music will appeal to museum buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Landers Center (in Southaven), Collierville TN Historic District (in Collierville) and Tunica (TunicaMS & Tunica Museum). Explore Memphis further: steep yourself in history at Sun Studio, have fun and explore at The Children's Museum of Memphis, get engrossed in the history at Fire Museum of Memphis, and examine the collection at Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum.

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You can drive from Tupelo to Memphis in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.