Sitting pretty in northeast Mississippi, Tupelo is one of my favorite cities to explore. With a population that hovers just under 40,000 residents, Tupelo is a big city that still holds onto its small-town charm. Tupelo is most well-known for being the birthplace of Elvis Presley, and fans might be surprised to learn about this little-known nature trail in Tupelo that the King grew up playing around. Let’s check it out:

Veterans Park is a 206-acre park with endless attractions to keep the entire family entertained.
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It’s home to the Tupelo Aquatic Center, three disc golf courses, four softball fields, a splash pad, and the Veterans Memorial.
The Music Bend Nature Trail is right next door, technically located in the Tupelo Bark Park.
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It’s really all one big park separated by Veterans Memorial Boulevard.
The entrance to the trail is right by the ballfields.
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The trail clocks in at approximately four miles and makes a loop around the entire area. AllTrails has a map of the entire trail.
This nature trail in Tupelo is mostly sand with some dirt, so you’ll want to watch the weather before heading over.
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It’s not the end of the world if you catch the trail after a rainy day, but it’ll be muddy.

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The park sits in the shadows of Elvis Presley’s childhood home, and Elvis and his friends would often play in these woods.
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Much of the trail runs parallel to Mud Creek.
Bobbi Demotte/Google Reviews
This was a popular swimming hole for the King of Rock and Roll. Pretty neat to walk around an area where Elvis Presley’s childhood memories were made!
If the four-mile loop trail has you yearning for more, head across the street for even more scenic strolls.
Jeff Bailey/Google Reviews
The ponds at Veterans Memorial Park are just dreamy places to sit for a spell and take in the view.
Samual F. Campbell/Google Reviews
And also remember our fallen soldiers.

After a day of scenic strolling, head over to the Blue Canoe, a longstanding restaurant in Tupelo, Mississippi, for some delicious grub. They also have an extensive beer menu and live music on the weekends.

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Music Bend Nature Trail, 99 N Veterans Memorial Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804, USA