• Visit Natchez Under-The-Hill, where the saloons and scandals of yesteryear have been replaced by colorful shops, quaint restaurants and a gaming casino. Enjoy spectacular views of the Mississippi River.

Port Gibson

• Don’t miss the Ruins of Windsor, the remains of the largest antebellum Greek Revival mansion ever built in Mississippi.

• Discover portions of the 19th-century Natchez Trace in this area.

• Rocky Springs, near Port Gibson, is a historical photo opportunity.

Raymond

• Take a driving tour highlighting the historic Hinds County Courthouse (1859) and the Dupree House (1878).

• Walking tours of the Confederate Cemetery and the Civil War battlefield offer unique glimpses of 1863.

Ridgeland

• Visit the Mississippi Craft Center, which showcases a colorful array of traditional and contemporary Mississippi crafts.

• The Trace winds along the beautiful Ross Barnett Reservoir, home to some of the best water sports. For a striking photo opportunity, be sure to stop at the Cypress Swamp.

Tupelo

• The parkway’s headquarters and visitors center chronicles the centuries-old history of the Natchez Trace.

• While in Tupelo, visit the birthplace of Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll”, and view a life-size statue of Elvis as a 13-year-old boy.

• See the Tupelo Automobile Museum and the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo.

• Continue your journey along the Natchez Trace Parkway through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and the serene beauty of Tishomingo State Park.

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1) Natchez Trace

2) French Camp Historic District

3) Rosalie, Natchez

4) The Ruins of Windsor, Port Gibson

5) Mississippi Craft Center, Ridgeland

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