There are over 90 sites along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Which ones are the most interesting, scenic, historic...? We have traveled up and down the parkway many times and recommend the sites below as our Natchez Trace Top 30 Favorite Sites. Three of the thirty are off (close to) the parkway, but are very popular with Natchez Trace Travelers.
- Best Hookup Spot Natchez Mississippi Weather
- Best Hookup Spot Natchez Mississippi River Cruise
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425 N Mart Plaza Jackson MS, 39206 Map Tel: (601) 362-3108 Website. Back to top ^ Natchez. The Natchez Trace Parkway ends (or begins) at the Mississippi River, just outside historic downtown Natchez. Down by the river’s edge, you’ll find Natchez Under-the-Hill, a row of riverfront restaurants and shops on Silver Street far tamer than the brothels, taverns and gambling halls that stood here 200 years ago. As a Good Sam Club affiliate, you can expect this campground to be one of the best RV parks in Mississippi, and their amenities definitely don’t disappoint! The shady sites are full hookup and offer pull-throughs, cable television, and wireless internet. Clean showers, laundry facilities, and on-site security are all available to campers.
Tennessee - Alabama - Mississippi
Top 15 in 2019
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Pick up a Map at a Visitor/Welcome Center
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- A Mississippi River boat trip, a tour of the Old Court House Museum and a stop at the Biedenham Coca-Cola Museum, where the sweet elixir was first bottled, round out a visit to Vicksburg. A tour of Natchez, with its elegant antebellum homes, and a drive along the lush Natchez Trace may conclude snowbirds’ U.S. 61 excursion before they head.
- Ultimate romantic getaways in Mississippi await in our top rated Natchez B&B. Enjoy beautifully manicured grounds, a wine reception & sinful breakfast. Menu +1 601 304 5378 Check Availability.
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milepost 438 - Scenic Overlook, Modern Marvel - 15-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/double-arch-bridge-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Birdsong Hollow and Double Arch Bridge
milepost 438 - Scenic Overlook, Modern Marvel - 15-60 minutes
milepost 437.2 - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Restroom - 20-120 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/timberland-park-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Timberland Park
milepost 437.2 - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Restroom - 20-120 minutes
milepost 427.6 - Restroom, Picnic Area, Hiking & Horseback Trail - 10-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/garrison-creek-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Garrison Creek
milepost 427.6 - Restroom, Picnic Area, Hiking & Horseback Trail - 10-60 minutes
milepost 407.7 - Old Trace, Indian History, Hiking Trail, Picnic Table, Restroom - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/gordon-house-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Gordon House and Duck River Ferry Site
milepost 407.7 - Old Trace, Indian History, Hiking Trail, Picnic Table, Restroom - 10-30 minutes
milepost 405.1 - Hiking Trail, Scenic Overlook - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/baker-bluff-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Baker Bluff Overlook
milepost 405.1 - Hiking Trail, Scenic Overlook - 10-20 minutes
milepost 404.7 - Hiking Trail, Waterfall, Picnic Area, Restroom - 40-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/jackson-falls-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Jackson Falls
milepost 404.7 - Hiking Trail, Waterfall, Picnic Area, Restroom - 40-60 minutes
milepost 391.9 - Hiking Trail, Waterfall - 10-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/fall-hollow-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Fall Hollow Waterfall
Best Hookup Spot Natchez Mississippi Weather
milepost 391.9 - Hiking Trail, Waterfall - 10-60 minutes
milepost 385.9 - Hiking Trail, History/Nature Exhibit, Old Trace, Picnic Area, Campground, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/meriwether-lewis-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Meriwether Lewis Death & Burial Site
milepost 385.9 - Hiking Trail, History/Nature Exhibit, Old Trace, Picnic Area, Campground, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
milepost 382.8 - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Old Trace - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/metal-ford-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Metal Ford and Buffalo River
milepost 382.8 - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Old Trace - 10-30 minutes
milepost 375.8 - Old Trace , Hiking Trail - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/old-trace-drive-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Old Trace Drive
milepost 375.8 - Old Trace , Hiking Trail - 10-20 minutes
milepost 364.5 - Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/glenrock-branch-natchez-trace.jpg?1591990779'>Glenrock Branch
milepost 364.5 - Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-30 minutes
Tennessee Natchez Trace Favorite Sites
ordered north to south
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milepost 337.9 (east of Trace 150 yards) - Indian History, Modern Marvel - 15-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/555/main/wichahpi-commemorative-stonewall.jpg?1585062201'>Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall
milepost 337.9 (east of Trace 150 yards) - Indian History, Modern Marvel - 15-60 minutes
milepost 330.2 - Hiking Trail, Nature Area - 10-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/555/main/rock-spring-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585062201'>Rock Spring
milepost 330.2 - Hiking Trail, Nature Area - 10-60 minutes
milepost 327.3 - Indian History, Old Trace, Modern Marvel, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/555/main/colbert-ferry-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585062201'>Colbert Ferry
milepost 327.3 - Indian History, Old Trace, Modern Marvel, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
Alabama Natchez Trace Favorite Sites
ordered north to south
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milepost 304.5 (adjacent to the parkway) - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Daily Use Fee - 20-90 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/tishomingo-state-park.jpg?1585065988'>Tishomingo State Park
milepost 304.5 (adjacent to the parkway) - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Daily Use Fee - 20-90 minutes
milepost 286.7 - Indian History, Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/pharr-mounds-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Pharr Mounds
milepost 286.7 - Indian History, Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-20 minutes
milepost 269.4 - Civil War History, Old Trace - 15-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/confederate-gravesites-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Confederate Gravesites and Old Trace
milepost 269.4 - Civil War History, Old Trace - 15-30 minutes
milepost 266.0 - History/Nature Exhibit, Visitor/Info Center, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/parkway-visitor-center-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Parkway Visitor Center
milepost 266.0 - History/Nature Exhibit, Visitor/Info Center, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
milepost 261.8 - Hiking Trail, Indian History - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/chickasaw-village-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Chickasaw Village Site
milepost 261.8 - Hiking Trail, Indian History - 10-30 minutes
milepost 232.4 - Indian History - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/bynum-mounds-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Bynum Mounds
milepost 232.4 - Indian History - 10-20 minutes
milepost 193.1 - Hiking Trail, Scenic Overlook, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/jeff-busby-park-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Jeff Busby Park
milepost 193.1 - Hiking Trail, Scenic Overlook, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
milepost 180.7 - Old Trace, Restroom - 10-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/french-camp-historic-village.jpg?1585065988'>French Camp Historic Village
milepost 180.7 - Old Trace, Restroom - 10-60 minutes
milepost 122.6 - Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/river-bend-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>River Bend
milepost 122.6 - Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-20 minutes
milepost 122.0 - Hiking Trail, Nature Area - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/cypress-swamp-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Cypress Swamp
milepost 122.0 - Hiking Trail, Nature Area - 10-30 minutes
milepost 105.6 - Scenic Overlook - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/reservoir-overlook-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Reservoir Overlook
milepost 105.6 - Scenic Overlook - 10-20 minutes
milepost 54.8 - Hiking Trail, Old Trace, Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-45 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/rocky-springs-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Rocky Springs
milepost 54.8 - Hiking Trail, Old Trace, Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-45 minutes
milepost 41.5 - Old Trace - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/sunken-trace-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Sunken Trace
milepost 41.5 - Old Trace - 10-30 minutes
milepost 30.0 (10 miles northwest of the Trace) 25 minutes drive time, 15-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/windsor-ruins-portgibsonms.jpg?1585065988'>Windsor Ruins
milepost 30.0 (10 miles northwest of the Trace) 25 minutes drive time, 15-30 minutes
milepost 15.5 - Old Trace, History/Nature Exhibit, Restroom - 15-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/mount-locust-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Mount Locust
milepost 15.5 - Old Trace, History/Nature Exhibit, Restroom - 15-60 minutes
milepost 10.3 - Indian History - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/emerald-mound-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Emerald Indian Mound
milepost 10.3 - Indian History - 10-30 minutes
Mississippi Natchez Trace Favorite Sites
ordered north to south
Note: for your convenience the National Park Service displays a milepost on the east side of the parkway. Mileposts start at 0 on the southern end of the Trace near Natchez and end at 442 at the northern terminus (The Natchez Trace Parkway is 442 miles long.). Throughout this website, mileposts are used to help you locate attractions along the trace and exits on/off the Trace to help you find towns, attractions and bed and breakfasts located just off the Trace.
We have created two PDF files that you can view/download/print - a map of the parkway that highlights the Top 30 sites and nearby lodging:
We can also mail a 4-color map of the parkway highlighting our Top 30 Favorite Sites along with the full length park service map. Click here for order info.
Several visitor/welcome centers located along or near the parkway have our Top 30 Favorite Sites and Nearby Lodging Maps. Stop in, pick up our Top 30 Map and the park service map of the parkway. The visitor centers also have a wealth of information about their area.
9 miles east of the parkway via TN Hwy 96 at milepost 438 to downtown Franklin.
On the parkway at milepost 437.2 just south of the TN Hwy 96 intersection and the Double Arch Bridge.
Exit the parkway at milepost 355. Turn right and travel west about 200 yards to the welcome center in Collinwood.
Just off the parkway at milepost 160
Exit the Trace at milepost 88.5 onto Pinehaven Drive and go north a couple hundred yards and the Clinton Visitor Center will be on your right.
Located on Church Street in Port Gibson. Exit the Trace at milepost 37 or 41.
Exit the Trace at milepost 0 (southern terminus) onto Liberty Road. Follow the signs to Downtown Natchez. Turn left on Canal Street.
There are over 90 sites along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Which ones are the most interesting, scenic, historic...? We have traveled up and down the parkway many times and recommend the sites below as our Natchez Trace Top 30 Favorite Sites. Three of the thirty are off (close to) the parkway, but are very popular with Natchez Trace Travelers.
Tennessee - Alabama - Mississippi
Top 15 in 2019
Download/Print or Mail Map
Pick up a Map at a Visitor/Welcome Center
Purchase Top 30 Stickers
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milepost 438 - Scenic Overlook, Modern Marvel - 15-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/double-arch-bridge-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Best Hookup Spot Natchez Mississippi River Cruise
Birdsong Hollow and Double Arch Bridge
milepost 438 - Scenic Overlook, Modern Marvel - 15-60 minutes
milepost 437.2 - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Restroom - 20-120 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/timberland-park-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Timberland Park
milepost 437.2 - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Restroom - 20-120 minutes
milepost 427.6 - Restroom, Picnic Area, Hiking & Horseback Trail - 10-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/garrison-creek-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Garrison Creek
milepost 427.6 - Restroom, Picnic Area, Hiking & Horseback Trail - 10-60 minutes
milepost 407.7 - Old Trace, Indian History, Hiking Trail, Picnic Table, Restroom - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/gordon-house-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Gordon House and Duck River Ferry Site
milepost 407.7 - Old Trace, Indian History, Hiking Trail, Picnic Table, Restroom - 10-30 minutes
milepost 405.1 - Hiking Trail, Scenic Overlook - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/baker-bluff-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Baker Bluff Overlook
milepost 405.1 - Hiking Trail, Scenic Overlook - 10-20 minutes
Best Hookup Spot Natchez Mississippi River
milepost 404.7 - Hiking Trail, Waterfall, Picnic Area, Restroom - 40-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/jackson-falls-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Jackson Falls
milepost 404.7 - Hiking Trail, Waterfall, Picnic Area, Restroom - 40-60 minutes
milepost 391.9 - Hiking Trail, Waterfall - 10-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/fall-hollow-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Fall Hollow Waterfall
milepost 391.9 - Hiking Trail, Waterfall - 10-60 minutes
milepost 385.9 - Hiking Trail, History/Nature Exhibit, Old Trace, Picnic Area, Campground, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/meriwether-lewis-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Meriwether Lewis Death & Burial Site
milepost 385.9 - Hiking Trail, History/Nature Exhibit, Old Trace, Picnic Area, Campground, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
milepost 382.8 - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Old Trace - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/metal-ford-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Metal Ford and Buffalo River
milepost 382.8 - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Old Trace - 10-30 minutes
milepost 375.8 - Old Trace , Hiking Trail - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/old-trace-drive-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1591990779'>Old Trace Drive
milepost 375.8 - Old Trace , Hiking Trail - 10-20 minutes
milepost 364.5 - Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/554/main/glenrock-branch-natchez-trace.jpg?1591990779'>Glenrock Branch
milepost 364.5 - Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-30 minutes
Tennessee Natchez Trace Favorite Sites
ordered north to south
Click any photo to view larger photos.
milepost 337.9 (east of Trace 150 yards) - Indian History, Modern Marvel - 15-60 minutes
Click for Photos, Info and Location Map...
' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/555/main/wichahpi-commemorative-stonewall.jpg?1585062201'>Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall
milepost 337.9 (east of Trace 150 yards) - Indian History, Modern Marvel - 15-60 minutes
milepost 330.2 - Hiking Trail, Nature Area - 10-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/555/main/rock-spring-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585062201'>Rock Spring
milepost 330.2 - Hiking Trail, Nature Area - 10-60 minutes
milepost 327.3 - Indian History, Old Trace, Modern Marvel, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/555/main/colbert-ferry-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585062201'>Colbert Ferry
milepost 327.3 - Indian History, Old Trace, Modern Marvel, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
Alabama Natchez Trace Favorite Sites
ordered north to south
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milepost 304.5 (adjacent to the parkway) - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Daily Use Fee - 20-90 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/tishomingo-state-park.jpg?1585065988'>Tishomingo State Park
milepost 304.5 (adjacent to the parkway) - Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Daily Use Fee - 20-90 minutes
milepost 286.7 - Indian History, Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/pharr-mounds-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Pharr Mounds
milepost 286.7 - Indian History, Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-20 minutes
milepost 269.4 - Civil War History, Old Trace - 15-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/confederate-gravesites-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Confederate Gravesites and Old Trace
milepost 269.4 - Civil War History, Old Trace - 15-30 minutes
milepost 266.0 - History/Nature Exhibit, Visitor/Info Center, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/parkway-visitor-center-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Parkway Visitor Center
milepost 266.0 - History/Nature Exhibit, Visitor/Info Center, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
milepost 261.8 - Hiking Trail, Indian History - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/chickasaw-village-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Chickasaw Village Site
milepost 261.8 - Hiking Trail, Indian History - 10-30 minutes
milepost 232.4 - Indian History - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/bynum-mounds-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Bynum Mounds
milepost 232.4 - Indian History - 10-20 minutes
milepost 193.1 - Hiking Trail, Scenic Overlook, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/jeff-busby-park-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Jeff Busby Park
milepost 193.1 - Hiking Trail, Scenic Overlook, Picnic Area, Restroom - 15-45 minutes
milepost 180.7 - Old Trace, Restroom - 10-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/french-camp-historic-village.jpg?1585065988'>French Camp Historic Village
milepost 180.7 - Old Trace, Restroom - 10-60 minutes
milepost 122.6 - Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/river-bend-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>River Bend
milepost 122.6 - Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-20 minutes
milepost 122.0 - Hiking Trail, Nature Area - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/cypress-swamp-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Cypress Swamp
milepost 122.0 - Hiking Trail, Nature Area - 10-30 minutes
milepost 105.6 - Scenic Overlook - 10-20 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/reservoir-overlook-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Reservoir Overlook
milepost 105.6 - Scenic Overlook - 10-20 minutes
milepost 54.8 - Hiking Trail, Old Trace, Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-45 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/rocky-springs-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Rocky Springs
milepost 54.8 - Hiking Trail, Old Trace, Picnic Area, Restroom - 10-45 minutes
milepost 41.5 - Old Trace - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/sunken-trace-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Sunken Trace
milepost 41.5 - Old Trace - 10-30 minutes
milepost 30.0 (10 miles northwest of the Trace) 25 minutes drive time, 15-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/windsor-ruins-portgibsonms.jpg?1585065988'>Windsor Ruins
milepost 30.0 (10 miles northwest of the Trace) 25 minutes drive time, 15-30 minutes
milepost 15.5 - Old Trace, History/Nature Exhibit, Restroom - 15-60 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/mount-locust-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Mount Locust
milepost 15.5 - Old Trace, History/Nature Exhibit, Restroom - 15-60 minutes
milepost 10.3 - Indian History - 10-30 minutes
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' href='/media/showtime/storage/2020/03/24/556/main/emerald-mound-natchez-trace-parkway.jpg?1585065988'>Emerald Indian Mound
milepost 10.3 - Indian History - 10-30 minutes
Mississippi Natchez Trace Favorite Sites
ordered north to south
Note: for your convenience the National Park Service displays a milepost on the east side of the parkway. Mileposts start at 0 on the southern end of the Trace near Natchez and end at 442 at the northern terminus (The Natchez Trace Parkway is 442 miles long.). Throughout this website, mileposts are used to help you locate attractions along the trace and exits on/off the Trace to help you find towns, attractions and bed and breakfasts located just off the Trace.
We have created two PDF files that you can view/download/print - a map of the parkway that highlights the Top 30 sites and nearby lodging:
We can also mail a 4-color map of the parkway highlighting our Top 30 Favorite Sites along with the full length park service map. Click here for order info.
Several visitor/welcome centers located along or near the parkway have our Top 30 Favorite Sites and Nearby Lodging Maps. Stop in, pick up our Top 30 Map and the park service map of the parkway. The visitor centers also have a wealth of information about their area.
9 miles east of the parkway via TN Hwy 96 at milepost 438 to downtown Franklin.
On the parkway at milepost 437.2 just south of the TN Hwy 96 intersection and the Double Arch Bridge.
Exit the parkway at milepost 355. Turn right and travel west about 200 yards to the welcome center in Collinwood.
Just off the parkway at milepost 160
Exit the Trace at milepost 88.5 onto Pinehaven Drive and go north a couple hundred yards and the Clinton Visitor Center will be on your right.
Located on Church Street in Port Gibson. Exit the Trace at milepost 37 or 41.
Exit the Trace at milepost 0 (southern terminus) onto Liberty Road. Follow the signs to Downtown Natchez. Turn left on Canal Street.