Natchez Wins AAA Reader's Choice Award
Natchez has once again been selected Best Small City for a Weekend Getaway & Eola Hotel as Best Small Hotel by AAA Southern Traveler Magazine.
Outdoor Recreation in Natchez
In Natchez, you won't find amusement parks, thrill rides or tourist traps, that often dot more popular travel destinations. No, here we like to think of ourselves as a destination for those who want to get away from all of that. But do not be misled; we have more events, activities, and things to do and see than you can imagine. Whether you're looking for outdoor activities, spa retreats, dynamic nightlife, local events, arts and culture or a step back in time, Natchez is sure to have something for everyone. For most though, the favorite thing to do in Natchez, is to simply be in Natchez. Regardless of what activity you choose, you'll find that just being here makes them all just a little more special; even if it's doing nothing at all.
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Basic Listings
Bluff Park
- 101 S. Broadway
- Natchez, MS 39120
The greatest natural attraction that Natchez has to offer is the Mississippi River, and the best vantage point from which to take in her beauty and splendor is the bluff. The best time to be on the…
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Downtown Natchez Walking Tour
- 640 S. Canal
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: 601-446-6345
An excellent way to become familiar with Natchez is by touring the historic downtown area on foot. Most walking tours begin at Bluff Park, the grassy promenade that skirts Broadway and overlooks the…
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Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
- 400 Jefferson Davis Boulevard
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 446-6502
A religious structure once stood atop the Temple Mound and housed bones of previous chiefs (called Suns). A sacred perpetual fire was kept in the Temple's inner sanctum, symbolic of the sun, from…
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Homochitto National Forest
You will find nature at its finest throughout the Homochitto National Forest. Spend hours hiking along the many creeks and trails that thread this enchanting woodland. The Clear Springs Recreational…
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Historic Jefferson College
- 16 Old North Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-2901
Historic Jefferson College c. 1811, site of the first institution of higher learning in Mississippi, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers tours of a restored dormitory room,…
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Natchez Trace Parkway
- Natchez Trace Parkway
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (662) 680-4027
The Natchez Trace Parkway at Natchez is an area virtually littered with hiking trails, both marked and unmarked. If you are feeling a little adventurous and want to get a sense of what it was like…
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Natchez Trails
- 100 N. Broadway Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- Region: Downtown
The Natchez Trails are a combination of city streets and walkways dotted with interpretive panels depicting the history of the area in which you are walking. The trails run throughout the downtown…
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St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge
- 21 Pintail Lane
- Sibley, MS 39165
- P: (601) 442-6696
- F: (601) 446-8990
St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge, encompassing 24,442 acres, with a potential size of 34,256 acres, is located in Adams County in southwest Mississippi. The headquarters lies ten miles…
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