Natchez Travel Guide

 VeronicaG Says:  I know I'm not the only one who finds it interesting roaming through old cemeteries because I've heard from some of you. It makes for such an historical record! The Natchez City Cemetery was established in 1822, but nearby is The Gardens, circa 1794. The area near Memorial... 

 VeronicaG Says:  For an unobstructed view of the Mighty Mississippi, travel to Natchez-Under-The-Hill, where you'll not only find a casino housed inside a Paddleboat, but a few quaint buildings erected during an earlier time of Natchez's somewhat colorful history--this was a rough part of... 

 doug48 Says:  the natchez visitor reception center is a good first stop on a visit to natchez. at the visitor reception center you can get information on hotels, restaurants, and the historic attractions of natchez. 

 doug48 Says:  the house on ellicott hill was built in 1798 and is one of the oldest houses in natchez. the house on ellicott hill is located at the terminus of the natchez trace. the house on ellicott hill is listed on the national register of historic places. the house on ellicott hill... 

 doug48 Says:  greenlea is a beautiful greek revival home built by edward templeton in 1855. sadly for mr. templeton is that he died before it's completion. not open to the public except during the natchez pilgrimage. 

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  Built by Haller and Julia Nutt, 1860-1861, Longwood is said to be the grandest octagonal house in America. Unlike the other Natchez mansions, which are primarily in the Greek Revival style, Longood is a superb example of mid-19th century Oriental style. Unfortunately,... 

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  Forks of the Road is small park on the northeast side of Natchez that marks the spot of what was once the second largest slave market in the United States. An interpretative exhibit tells the story of the slave trade.Slavery, which has been practiced in almost every country... 

 tompt Says:  Rosalie is an antebellum house built in the 1820s by Peter Little.The house is situated not far from the old site of Fort Rosalie.It served as Union Headquarters during the civil war. But the furniture is still intact because General Walter Gresham had the furniture and... 

 tompt Says:  Only 10 miles south of Natchez is this wonderful wildlife area. The nature was overwhelming. But it came as shock to us that there is legal hunting in a wildlife refuge area.We always thought refuge meant shelter..... Nevertheless it was a great area to visit and enjoy. 

 Helga67 Says:  This beautiful mansion is located on the Mississippi Bluff near the site of the Natchez Indians' massacre of the French at Fort Rosalie. It was the headquarters of the Union Army during the Civil War.It is enhanced by wide galleries, simple columns, and Federal fanlights... 

 doug48 Says:  d' evereux is located near the forks at the road about three miles east of downtown natchez. this beautiful greek revival plantation house was built in 1836. d' evereux was the home of william s. elliott a wealthy natchez planter. d' evereux is listed on the national... 

 cgaldridge Says:  While D'Evereux is a private residence, it is okay for one to drive through the driveway. Please do not attempt to access the porches, house or dependencies. Also, it was built in 1836, not in 1840. The grounds once included the Baptist Church yard for a total of 80 acres. 

 BruceDunning Says:  Built in 1858 by Thomas Henderson, a planter of cotton and merchant, Magnolia Hall is a huge home in the old aristocrat part of town. The two story columns in front portico show off that magnificence. Henderson had a stroke and died around 1864. They had family traumas and... 

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  This fine restaurant is on the Dunleith Plantation and directly behind the very impressive white-colonnaded Greek-revival mansion. The "Castle" is a restored 1790s carriage house which offers very good food and service in a fabulous setting at a reasonable price. It was... 

 doug48 Says:  the king's tavern lounge is located next door to the historic king's tavern restaurant. really nothing special just a bar with televisions for sports watching and a pool table. the king's tavern lounge's cleintelle is a mixture of tourists and locals. smoking is... 

 leafmcgowan Says:  One of Mississippi's most fantastic secrets, hidden away in the swamps out in the middle of nowhere, are the ghostly remains of the Windsor plantation. The Windsor plantation was built from 1859-1861. The plantation was built, owned, and first inhabited by Smith Daniell who...