The quiet Mississippi town of Tupelo is the birthplace of Elvis Presley, one of the most iconic musicians of all time. Presley was born in January 1935 in a two-room home that was built by his relatives. When Elvis was a child, his family struggled financially and they moved several times to find work during their 13-year stint in Mississippi.Elvis Presley attended church in Tupelo, played shows there for locals, and made his first radio broadcast in the Mississippi town. Today visitors can choose from several Elvis-themed tours that provide a glimpse into Presley's childhood. Some stops on the “Grand Tour” include Elvis' childhood church, his home, and other places that he frequented."Top Romantic Things to Do at Night in Mississippi" Back to Top or More Family Weekend Trips, Excursions, Nearby Restaurants, Cool Vacation Spots & Fall Destination FactsPlaces to go with kids & mini vacations: CA, OR, Seville, ID, KS, Leavenworth, Carmel, Healdsburg, Holland, NH, Spa, Breckenridge, Retreats, NJ, Bermuda, Newport, Dubuque, Florence, Dauphin Island, FL Parks, LA, Estes Park, Black Sand, Spokane, Hampton, Hudson, Montreal, Tiny Houses, Google Flights, Taco Bell, Getaways, Starbucks, Orlando, Costco, CA, Credit Cards, Hardee's, Taos, Oxnard, Provincetown, Hudson Valley, Davenport, Islands, Roswell, WA, NM

Experience what early life was like for rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley, and see firsthand how his childhood influenced his musical genius at Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum. Here, you can walk through the small house where "The King" was born and lived until he was 13, when his family moved to Memphis in search of a better life. You can also go inside the Assembly of God church where the Presley family worshipped often and where Elvis first encountered gospel music. This genre appeared within many of his famous songs later in his career. The museum itself displays a variety of Elvis memorabilia, such as jumpsuits that he wore during performances. Check out the gift shop and purchase some exclusive Elvis souvenirs that are only available here. Arrange to visit Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum and other attractions in Tupelo using our Tupelo trip planner.