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Best Landmarks in Natchez Trace Parkway

Discover the best landmarks in Natchez Trace Parkway. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best landmarks in Natchez Trace Parkway

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Reservoir Overlook

Enjoy stunning reservoir views and access the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail at this scenic stop along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway.

Natchez Trace Pkwy, Madison, MS 39110
4.6 Excellent 2,385 reviews
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Natchez National Historical Park

Explore Natchez National Historical Park: Uncover the stories of the South through historic homes, diaries, and colonial forts.

Melrose Montebello Pkwy, Natchez, MS 39120
4.6 Excellent 507 reviews
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Cypress Swamp

Discover a serene world of towering cypress trees and tranquil waters along the Natchez Trace Parkway. A natural Mississippi treasure.

Natchez Trace Pkwy, Canton, MS 39046
4.7 Excellent 403 reviews
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Emerald Mound

Explore Emerald Mound: Discover ancient Native American history at this National Historic Landmark near Natchez, Mississippi.

Emerald Mound Rd, Natchez, MS 39120
4.6 Excellent 285 reviews
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Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

Discover 10,000 years of history at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, your gateway to exploring this scenic byway in Tupelo, Mississippi.

2680 Natchez Trace Pkwy, Tupelo, MS 38804
4.6 Excellent 408 reviews
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Sunken Trace

Step back in time on the Natchez Trace Parkway and experience the deeply eroded Sunken Trace, a testament to early American travel.

Port Gibson, MS 39150
4.5 Excellent 161 reviews
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The Natchez Trace

Discover 10,000 years of history and scenic beauty along this iconic 444-mile byway through Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee.

2680 Natchez Trace Pkwy, Tupelo, MS 38804
4.7 Excellent 221 reviews
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Old Trace and Confederate Gravesites

Reflect on Civil War history and walk a preserved section of the Natchez Trace, where thirteen unknown Confederate soldiers rest in a quiet, wooded setting.

Natchez Trace Pkwy, Saltillo, MS 38866
4.8 Excellent 85 reviews
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Rocky Springs Trail

Discover the haunting beauty of Rocky Springs, a ghost town on the Natchez Trace Parkway, where history and nature intertwine.

Natchez Trace Pkwy, Hermanville, MS 39086
4 Very Good 49 reviews
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Witch Dance

Explore the mysterious Witch Dance on the Natchez Trace: folklore, camping, and trails await in this historic Mississippi site.

Natchez Trace Pkwy, Houston, MS 38851
4.3 Very Good 107 reviews

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