5 days in Mississippi Itinerary

Tupelo is the county seat and the largest city of Lee County, Mississippi. To see where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Tupelo travel route app.

Kingsport to Tupelo is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Tupelo when traveling from Kingsport in July, with lows around 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Vicksburg.

Vicksburg is the only city and county seat of Warren County, Mississippi, United States. Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of U.S.S. Cairo Museum, make a trip to Vicksburg Riverfront Murals, then take in the history at Texas Monument, and finally don't miss a visit to McRaven House.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Vicksburg travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Tupelo to Vicksburg by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In July in Vicksburg, expect temperatures between 91°F during the day and 72°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can go by car to Gulfport.

Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. On the 30th (Thu), steep yourself in history at Beauvoir, then try to win big at Beau Rivage Casino, then try to win big at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, and finally make a trip to Hurricane Katrina Memorial. On the 31st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies and then take a tour by water with North Star Sailing Charters.

For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Gulfport online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Vicksburg to Gulfport takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. In July, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to travel back home.