Natchez

Natchez, located in the southwest corner of the state, is perched atop a prominent bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. The small city on the border with Louisiana has a beautiful historic center full of amazing old antebellum homes that evoke images of the Old South.

Before the Civil War, the small settlement was an important trade center. As a result, wealth and riches poured into its beautiful streets. Nowadays, its charming center is a delight to visit, with horse-drawn carriage rides one of the most memorable ways to take in its grand collection of elegant homes and historical landmarks.

It was named after the Natchez Native American tribe and is well known for the gorgeous and well-preserved antebellum architecture, such as the Longwood estate, with its ornate domed top, and the Dunleith mansion, with tall white pillars on the veranda that will make visitors feel like they are in a scene from Gone with the Wind. Visitors can also visit the Grand Village of Natchez to learn about how local Native Americans lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.

While history and heritage are on show wherever you go, Natchez is very much a living city with a fun party atmosphere on the weekends. Besides stopping by its numerous bars and live music venues, the final stop of the Natchez Trace Parkway also has lovely nature and scenery for visitors to enjoy nearby.

Location: Mississippi

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Official Website: https://www.natchez.ms.us/