Mississippi Magazine readers across the state voted Natchez' attractions, events, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, and shopping as some of the best in Mississippi. They liked our annual balloon race so much they put our photo on the cover!
"I fell in love with Natchez on my first visit in 1990. We just cannot get enough of it! Natchez is absolutely heaven on earth!"
Great Mississippi River Balloon Race A wonderful October weekend of hot air balloons and music
The Burn Less pretentious, more private, with beautiful gardens and full-size pool. Special package rates.
Great Mississippi River Balloon Race
Monmouth Plantation 36 Melrose Ave.
Dunleith Plantation 84 Homochitto St.
Best Great Antiques - Natchez Antiques 701 Franklin St.
Best New Collectibles - Darby's 410 Main St.
Best Great Shoes - Pampered Sole 506 Franklin St.
Best Fried Chicken - Carriage House Restaurant 401 High St.
Best Fine Dining - The Castle at Dunleith 84 Homochitto St.
Best Dessert - Mammy's Cupboard 555 Hwy 61 S.
Best Kid-Friendly and Best View - Cock-of-the-Walk 200 N. Broadway.
Thanks to Mississippi Magazine for using our Balloon Race photo on its October, 2006 cover, and many thanks to the readers who voted Natchez Number One!
Natchez Festival of Music Once the Opera Festival, our Festival of Music includes great Broadway Musicals, Plantation Recitals, An Evening of Jazz, and more!
Natchez Trace Parkway - 601-445-4211 Scenic drive from Natchez to Nashville, with historic stops along the way.
Corn Maze! This is fun for the whole family, and includes a haunted maze, pumpkin patch, and a "Munchkin Maze for the little kids!
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.