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Visitor Guide

Our Visitors Guide has information on attractions, activities and more.

Natchez Hiking & Walking Trails

Early explorers knew they had found something special when they chose to establish Natchez high on the bluffs above the Mississippi. Sure, it was strategic and had great access to the river, but we're confident they also fell in love with the natural beauty of the area. Find out for yourself by taking a hike on one of the trails listed below:

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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… more

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… more

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… more

Homochitto National Forest

You will find nature at its finest throughout the Homochitto National Forest and could spend hours hiking along the many creeks and trails that thread this enchanting woodland. The Clear Springs… more

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,… more

Natchez Trace Parkway

640 S. Canal Street
Natchez, MS 39120
P: (601) 446-6345

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… more

Natchez Trails

100 N. Broadway Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Region: Downtown

The Natchez Trails are a combination of city streets and walkways which are dotted with kiosks depicting the history of the area in which you are walking. The trails run throughout the downtown area… more

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… more