Natchez
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By Bus
From I-55/Brookhaven, MS - take U.S. Highway 84 approximately 60 miles west to Natchez.
From I-20/Vicksburg, MS - take U.S. Highway 61 approximately 70 miles south to Natchez.
From I-10/Baton Rouge, LA - take U.S. Highway 61 approximately 90 miles north to Natchez.
From I-49/Alexandria, LA - take LA Highway 28 approximately 35 miles east to U.S. Highway 84. Take U.S. Highway 84 approximately 40 miles east to Natchez.
By Car
Natchez Trace Parkway - Natchez is the southern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The Parkway follows the old Natchez trace from Natchez to Nashville, TN. The trace originated as a footpath used by Native Americans and early explorers to travel across the region. The simple path was later improved upon by the U.S. government in the early part of the 19th century. The trace was the path used by traders to return home after delivering their goods to the ports in the south (Natchez and New Orleans). Today the Trace is administered by the National Park Service. There are many scenic and historic sights to see along the length of the Trace. A combination of low speed limits and no commercial traffic make for a very relaxing and enjoyable drive - popular with bicyclists, motorcyclists, and cars.
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Visitor's Center is just on the Natchez side of the bridge over the Mississippi River just a couple minutes by car from the center of the old part of town. Free maps and vistor information, in addition to historical exhibitions and souvenirs for sale.
Natchez Under-the-Hillis, as the name suggests, under the bluff by the Mississippi River at the end of State St. It used to be a rootin' tootin', wild-wild-west kind of place complete with saloons and gunslinging. Unfortunately, later floods washed much of it away, but there is still a restaurant, an old-timey saloon, and a casino left.
Natchez Pilgrimage, Private homes are opened to the public for tours for 5 weeks during March and April and again for 2 weeks in September and October.
Historic Natchez Pageant - Presented by over 200 local performers in elaborate costumes, the Historic Natchez Pageant recreates the romanticized eras of old. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings during the Spring Pilgrimage.
Antebellum Houses - Natchez is famous for its many Antebellum houses that are open to the public for tours. Houses that are open for tours year round include Auburn, House on Ellicott Hill, Longwood, Magnolia Hall, Melrose, Monmouth, Rosalie, Stanton Hall, Briars, Dunleith, and The Towers. Tickets are available through the website or at the Natchez Visitors Center. Individual house - $10 for adults, $8 for children. Three house package - $24 for adults, $18 for children.
January - March
November - December
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