Natchez Attractions

Festivals, Wonders, and Historical Sites!

Great Mississippi River Balloon Race

We live for October when hot air balloons fill the skies and music fills the air.

 

Natchez Food & Wine Festival

Celebrity Chefs, Food and Wine Tastings, and lots more.

 

Rand McNally Rates Attractions as "Can't Miss!"  The Natchez Museum of African American History & Culture, Frogmore Plantation and Monmouth Plantation are all highlighted in Rand McNally's Southeast Getaway Guide.

 

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Angels On The Bluff  The first weekend of November, local citizens portray some of the interesting figures buried in the Natchez City Cemetery.  This event has been voted one of the "Best Events in Mississippi!"

 

Antebellum Music Room at the Stone House Schedule your private concert of Classical piano music, played by a graduate of two prominent American conservatories on a Steinway Grand Piano. House tour included. 804 Washington St. 601-445-7466.

 

Auburn Museum & Historic Home  Circa 1812, Auburn was the first major building in Natchez to follow an architectural plan.  Today, its spectacular spiral staircase and other wonders fascinate tourists.

 

Beau Pre Golf Club  Natchez' premier golf course and country club.  40 Club Drive, Natchez, MS. Phone 601-442-5493.

 

Bus Tour of Natchez  Natchez Historic City Tour covers 50 antebellum homes and historic churches on a fully narrated odyssey through the historic streets of Natchez.  1-Hour tour, $20/person.  Tours leave the Natchez Visitors Center at 10 a.m., 11:30, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.  Tickets available at Visitors Center, 640 S. Canal St.

 

Carriage Tour of Historic Natchez  Enjoy the luxury and charm of a horse drawn carriage tour through the streets of Natchez' historic district. Tickets available at Visitors' Center, 640 S. Canal Street.

 

 

City of Natchez Parks  Including Duncan Park, where you'll find golf, tennis, playground and walking trail all in a beautiful area just behind Auburn antebellum home.

 

Frogmore Plantation  Compare an 1800 cotton plantation to today's 900 bale-per-day cotton gin. Authentically furnished slave quarters, rare steam gin, and more. Guided tour with superior narration. 11054 Hwy 84, Frogmore, LA. 318-757-2453

 

Grand Village of the Natchez Indians - 601-446-6502  Indian mounds, nature trail and museum, with special events such as their annual Pow-Wow and story-telling programs.

 

Ghost Tours  This one-hour driving tour includes many notably haunted sites, including some of the great mansions of Natchez.  Tours run every day.  Tickets and information are available through the Natchez Visitor Center, 601-446-6345.

 

Historic Jefferson College  Founded in 1802, and became a Military College in the 1830's.  Jefferson Davis went to school here.  Informational tours, a nature trail of several miles, plus special events and festivals held on the grounds.

 

Judge George W. Armstrong Public Library Containing a highly comprehensive local history/genealogy section, as well as a fine collection of newspapers and periodicals, and internet-access computers if you want to catch up on news while you're here.  The library also provides wireless internet access!

 

Natchez City Cemetery   Beautifully situated overlooking the Mississippi River.  Tours of this historic cemetery given daily.  Home of the award-winning "Angels On the Bluffs"  601-445-5051

 

Natchez Festival of Music  Our Festival of Music has expanded to include great Broadway Musicals, Plantation Recitals, An Evening of Jazz, and more!  Ask at the Natchez Visitors Center, 640 S. Canal St.

 

Natchez in Historic Photographs - Located in the First Presbyterian Church, this collection features the photography of Henry Norman, who photographed Natchez from 1870 until his death in 1913. Open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 405 State St.  601-442-2581.

 

Natchez Museum of African-American History and Culture - Exhibits include "Portraits of Black Natchez," from the Norman Collection, The Rhythm Night Club Fire, and Natchez Beginnings of America's Cotton Kingdom. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 1PM - 4:30PM.  301 Main Street, 601-445-0728.

 

Natchez National Historical Park With headquarters at Melrose antebellum home

 

Natchez Pilgrimage Tours Spring and Fall Pilgrimage information and brochures online, with bed and breakfast information and a map of the city.

 

NPTShop Natchez Pilgrimage Tours' online shop for tickets to house tours and entertainment in Natchez.

 

Natchez State Park - 601-442-2658 Camping and Cabins, picnicking and fishing around the beautiful, man-made lake.  The largest bass in Mississippi history, a largemouth at 18.15 lbs., was caught in this lake.

 

Natchez Trace Parkway - 601-445-4211  Scenic drive from Natchez to Nashville, with historic stops along the way.  (see also: Scenic Trace below)

 

Natchez Under-The-Hill  That infamous place written about by Mark Twain and others is now the location for restaurants, gift shops, bars and gaming.

 

Rivergate Bowl - 285 John R. Junkin Drive, phone 601-442-8436. Open 7 days/week.
"Mystic Bowling" Saturday 7:00pm.
Kids Special Mon-Fri 9am -5pm - $5.00 for 3 games with shoes.
Family Day Sunday 1pm until Closing - $5.00 2 games/shoes

 

Rosalie  Beautiful federal style Mansion overlooking the Mississippi River. A National Historic Landmark circa 1820 - 1822.

 

St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge - 601-442-6696
Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this refuge offers fishing, hunting and other wildlife activities.  Check out the Kids' Derby!

 

ScenicTrace.com - We have found this site to be one of the most informative about the Natchez Trace.

 

Southern Belle Custom Tours - This is one tour company that will give you a unique, customized tour that can stretch from Vicksburg all the way to St. Francisville!  601-888-4673.

 

Vidalia Flea Market  The Vidalia RiverWalk is the site of this large outdoor arts and crafts show, the third weekend of October.