8 days in Columbia & Tupelo Itinerary

A compact capital with stately southern history, Columbia serves as a symbol of the south.

Explore Columbia's surroundings by going to Charleston (Nathaniel Russell House, Walking tours, &more) and Greenville (Falls Park on the Reedy, Dark Corner Distillery, &more). There's still lots to do: get to know the resident critters at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, gain insight at University of South Carolina, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and stroll around Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park.

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The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Columbia. In January, daily temperatures in Columbia can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Tupelo.

Tupelo is the county seat and the largest city of Lee County, Mississippi. Get out of town with these interesting Tupelo side-trips: Memphis (Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, &more). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Tupelo Automobile Museum, get engrossed in the history at Tupelo Veteran's Museum, contemplate the long history of Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, and don't miss a visit to Vietnam Memorial Replica Wall.

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Traveling by flight from Columbia to Tupelo takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Columbia in February, with highs in Tupelo at 57°F and lows at 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.