How to plan the best girls' trip near Huntsville—hello, Tupelo

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Four women share a toast at Queen's Reward Meadery in Tupelo, Mississippi, on a girls' trip near Huntsville, Alabama — Friends share a toast at Queen’s Reward Meadery in Tupelo, Mississippi (Tupelo CVB)

Ladies, are you and your crew looking for a unique girls’ trip near Huntsville? We have one for you: Tupelo, Mississippi, only a 2.5-hour drive to new music, food and nature experiences—without the crowds this time of year at the beach or in the mountains.

Expect days full of fun and relaxation, including spa services, unusual antique and boutique finds, delightfully curated accommodations, a summery cocktail trail and even Mississippi honey-based mead you won’t find anywhere else on earth.

Read on for our exclusive itinerary of Tupelo tips and start planning your trip today.

Quick guide: Tupelo girls’ trip near Huntsville

Where to stay in Tupelo: Make Hotel Tupelo your home base

The lobby of Hotel Tupelo in downtown Tupelo, Mississippi, an excellent hotel for a girlfriends' getaway close to Huntsville — Check into Hotel Tupelo in the heart of downtown. (Tupelo CVB)

Set up your stay in comfy and colorful surroundings in the heart of Downtown Tupelo at Hotel Tupelo, the city’s first boutique hotel. The 79-room property is full of local art and creative touches.

Plan to spend some quality time at the on-site bar and restaurant, Jobos.

For other accommodation options, check out a full directory of Tupelo hotels here.

Where to relax in Tupelo: Start with a spa

The bright orange-red door pops against the white paint and black trim of Haven Studio in Tupelo, Mississippi — Ease into your Tupelo getaway with spa services at Haven Studio. (Tupelo CVB)

Many people think of spa services as ways to wind down after stressful days, but that’s what your whole getaway is for! So start with decompression at Haven Studio with facials and massages.

Fluid movement always feels good, too, which is why the studio also offers classes in Pilates, yoga and barre.

📆 Tip: Book your appointments in advance! Locals love this place, so spots fill up fast.

Things to do in Tupelo: Shopping, strolling + rock ‘n’ rolling

A woman wearing an electric blue top plays guitar on the Cathead Stage at Blue Canoe in Tupelo, Mississippi — See live music with dinner and drinks at Blue Canoe. (Tupelo CVB)

Even the most like-minded friend groups need variety on vacation, and Tupelo has a solid variety of choices for this girls’ trip near Huntsville.

🎵 For music lovers: Elvis was born here and naturally, music still sets the beat. Begin at Blue Canoe for live music throughout the week and get more tips about music attractions in Tupelo.

🛍️ For retail therapy: Tupelo is home to many shops to find treasures to take home. Plan at least an hour for the 117 booths at Relics Antiques Marketplace, located in the former Tupelo Garment Company, where Elvis’ mom worked when pregnant with him.

🥾 For fresh air outdoors: Hike winding trails and explore historic sites along the Natchez Trace Parkway, the fourth most-visited national park in the country for good reason. Don’t miss the Chickasaw Village Site at mile marker 261.8, future home of the Chickasaw Heritage Center.

Must-do drinks in Tupelo: Queen’s Reward Meadery + the Tupelo Cocktail Trail

A fresh lemon summer cocktail at the bar of the restaurant Jobos in the Hotel Tupelo in Tupelo, Mississippi — Left: A bright cocktail at Jobos at Hotel Tupelo; Right, drinks and charcuterie at Queen’s Reward Meadery (Tupelo CVB)

A selection of drinks and a charcuterie tray at Queen's Reward Meadery in Tupelo, Mississippi — Left: A bright cocktail at Jobos at Hotel Tupelo; Right, drinks and charcuterie at Queen’s Reward Meadery (Tupelo CVB)

Tupelo’s food and drink options are indulgent, delightful and more plentiful than one might expect, partly because its resident population of about 38,000 people more than doubles during the week with folks who work there.

No more talk of business since this trip is for pleasure, and on that note, we propose a few ways to raise a toast in Tupelo:

🐝👑 Queen’s Reward Meadery uses Mississippi honey to make award-winning small-batch meads.
🍹🍸Tupelo Cocktail Trail features seven stops downtown where you can collect stamps to receive a free cocktail shaker.
👩‍🍳🍽️ More excellent local food and drink spots by the dozens welcome your crew with libations, live music and delicious food.

Ready to call your best travel buddies and pick the dates for a Tupelo trip?

Get all the additional details you need on planning this girls’ trip near Huntsville at Tupelo.net.

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