Natchez Trace Parkway
Natchez Trace Parkway
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:30 AM
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This 444-mile parkway follows a Native American footpath from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • malcolmofstanmore
    Stanmore, United Kingdom19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful road
    We did a short section of this road shortly after leaving Natchez heading for Memphis. What a beautiful road and countryside. It was so quiet as well and you could just relax on the journey. I would love to have driven the full parkway all the way to Nashville but gained a small insight into a beautiful part of America.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 April 2023
  • george b
    Fort Myers, Florida273 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    History travel
    We took the trace from Natchez to close to Nashville. Enjoyed the ride, but one downside was the travel to Port Gibson. It was far from worth it. The pretty part that General Grant said was too pretty to burn is long gone. Everything in the down is very run down, empty, or falling down.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 29 April 2023
  • Tim L
    Jefferson, Georgia1,867 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Take a break and watch the video about the parkway.
    Located north of I-22 on the Parkway and easily identified. There is no fee with staff & rangers are available to provide information and answer questions. An informative video of the Parkway’s history is available along with gift shop & restrooms. Parkway maps are also available in an outside dispenser even when the center is closed.
    Visited June 2023
    Written 26 June 2023
  • 323jennifer
    Seattle, Washington48 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Trust your Atlas not your GPS!
    We drove south on the Natchez Trace Parkway, from Nashville to Natchez. We were disappointed we had to detour (apparently they are resurfacing a section of it) so we missed about 12 miles of it. It is a gorgeous drive, and such a pleasure to have very little traffic (no commercial vehicles are allowed on it) no billboards and no stop lights. We kept wondering why more people didn’t use it. It’s a great place for cyclists, but be aware they are legally allowed to ‘take a lane’. There is no shoulder for them. The speed limit is 50 mph. The scenery is pretty, even though there isn’t a lot of variety. There are lots of areas to pull off for a picnic or hike, and historical markers give a lot of information. We left the Parkway just south of Colbert Ferry and took hwy 72 to into Memphis for a couple of days, and then returned to the Parkway on the same road. Our GPS kept wanting us to take a different route to and from Memphis, I’m glad my husband agreed with my trusty Atlas!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 September 2023
  • Colleen M
    Alexandria, Louisiana4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Scenic views, historic stops
    Pick up a map from National Park Service. It’s 400 plus miles from Natchez in the south to Franklin TN in north. Historic markers along the way. Picnic spots . I like Mount Locus Inn one of many Inns. It’s still remains & is open to visitors
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 9 October 2023
  • Natabug7363
    17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved this drive!!
    We started in Natchez MS and went all the way to the end south of Nashville…. celebrated with dinner at the Loveless Cafe! We did our advance research and noted the stops we wanted to make with mile markers. We found the signage adequate and helpful. Our main issue was encountering several rest rooms closed, so stop and go when ya can!! The ladies at the Clinton MS Visitor Center were so helpful in guiding us to a hotel. Since we didn’t know where we’d end up each day, we rolled the dice in finding hotels each day. Worked out this time! The drive each day was so peaceful, enjoyable and educational. We had perfect weather!!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 October 2023
  • BillUsma74
    27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Middle part of Natchez Trace.
    Today we drove from Tupelo to Jackson MS. Very pretty and minimal traffic, construction just south of Tupelo meant we got back on @Witches Dance and Byrum Mounds. Both interesting stops. Next favorite was the highest spot in Mississippi at @630 feet. Wonderful view. Very pretty and peaceful drive to Jackson
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 October 2023
  • TheRovingVets
    Quartzsite, Arizona191 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful peaceful drive!
    The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 10 hour drive if doing the whole thing from start to finish. It runs from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee. I've driven the whole thing. It's 50 mph and no commercial vehicles or red lights. Towards the Nashville end, it is very curvy and slows to 35 mph. We took our 38ft 5th wheel from Hohenwald, TN to Natchez, MS staying at all 3 campground on the Parkway. Having driven the Nashville portion we opted out of taking the camper on that stretch feeling it wouldn't be a comfortable attempt. Definitely drive the Trace!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 February 2024
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TheRovingVets
Quartzsite, AZ191 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 10 hour drive if doing the whole thing from start to finish. It runs from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee. I've driven the whole thing. It's 50 mph and no commercial vehicles or red lights. Towards the Nashville end, it is very curvy and slows to 35 mph. We took our 38ft 5th wheel from Hohenwald, TN to Natchez, MS staying at all 3 campground on the Parkway. Having driven the Nashville portion we opted out of taking the camper on that stretch feeling it wouldn't be a comfortable attempt. Definitely drive the Trace!
Written 2 February 2024
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,818 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
We drove only a small part of the Natchez Trace Parkway north of Jackson, but found it to be very pretty and packed with history and natural beauty. The speed limit makes going a bit slow, but that's appropriate to fully appreciate the attractions. Also nice that trucks are prohibited from using the parkway.
Written 30 October 2023
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BillUsma74
27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Today we drove from Tupelo to Jackson MS. Very pretty and minimal traffic, construction just south of Tupelo meant we got back on @Witches Dance and Byrum Mounds. Both interesting stops. Next favorite was the highest spot in Mississippi at @630 feet. Wonderful view. Very pretty and peaceful drive to Jackson
Written 19 October 2023
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Natabug7363
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
We started in Natchez MS and went all the way to the end south of Nashville…. celebrated with dinner at the Loveless Cafe!

We did our advance research and noted the stops we wanted to make with mile markers. We found the signage adequate and helpful. Our main issue was encountering several rest rooms closed, so stop and go when ya can!!

The ladies at the Clinton MS Visitor Center were so helpful in guiding us to a hotel. Since we didn’t know where we’d end up each day, we rolled the dice in finding hotels each day. Worked out this time!

The drive each day was so peaceful, enjoyable and educational. We had perfect weather!!
Written 19 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Colleen M
Alexandria, LA4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
Pick up a map from National Park Service. It’s 400 plus miles from Natchez in the south to Franklin TN in north. Historic markers along the way. Picnic spots . I like Mount Locus Inn one of many Inns. It’s still remains & is open to visitors
Written 9 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

323jennifer
Seattle, WA48 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We drove south on the Natchez Trace Parkway, from Nashville to Natchez. We were disappointed
we had to detour (apparently they are resurfacing a section of it) so we missed about 12 miles of it.
It is a gorgeous drive, and such a pleasure to have very little traffic (no commercial vehicles are allowed on it) no billboards and no stop lights. We kept wondering why more people didn’t use it. It’s a great place for cyclists, but be aware they are legally allowed to ‘take a lane’. There is no shoulder for them. The speed limit is 50 mph. The scenery is pretty, even though there isn’t a lot of variety. There are lots of areas to pull off for a picnic or hike, and historical markers give a lot of information. We left the Parkway just south of Colbert Ferry and took hwy 72 to into Memphis for a couple of days, and then returned to the Parkway on the same road. Our GPS kept wanting us to take a different route to and from Memphis, I’m glad my husband agreed with my trusty Atlas!
Written 24 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Gillian D
hexham11 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
A bit boarding road but if your wanting to stay off the motor ways and big wagons it’s fine, we thought there would be a lot more to see but you have to go off at difficult bits to see things.
Written 4 August 2023
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Pitt-Duq
Pittsburgh, PA749 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
A beautiful drive that was both scenic and historic. There are various pullouts where they information about the trace.
Written 12 July 2023
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Tim L
Jefferson, GA1,867 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
Located north of I-22 on the Parkway and easily identified. There is no fee with staff & rangers are available to provide information and answer questions. An informative video of the Parkway’s history is available along with gift shop & restrooms. Parkway maps are also available in an outside dispenser even when the center is closed.
Written 26 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

blueman66
Willow Springs, MO831 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
what little we have seen, it was great can not wait to be able to travel the whole thing, this is a must
Written 23 May 2023
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