How to Spend 24 Hours in Tupelo, Mississippi: Elvis, Battlefields and the Natchez Trace
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How to Spend 24 Hours in Tupelo, Mississippi: Elvis, Battlefields and the Natchez Trace

From Elvis Presley’s tiny childhood home to Civil War battlefields, live music, and hiking on the Natchez Trace Scenic Trail, Tupelo packs plenty of history and Southern flavor into a 24-hour visit. Continue reading

A Civil War Battlefield Worth the Detour Near Tupelo, Mississippi
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A Civil War Battlefield Worth the Detour Near Tupelo, Mississippi

Visit Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site near Tupelo, Mississippi, and follow an eight-mile driving tour through a pivotal Civil War battlefield. Continue reading

One Night in Natchez:  Deep South History Along the Mississippi River
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One Night in Natchez: Deep South History Along the Mississippi River

After a scenic drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway, one of the most beautiful roadways in the South, my friend Adeina and I rolled into Natchez shortly before sunset. With moss-draped trees and gentle curves, it was the perfect prelude to stepping back in time in the oldest city on the Mississippi River. Staying at … Continue reading