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The Natchez Trace Parkway leads you 444 miles through three states and 10,000 years of North American history. This scenic parkway links Natchez with Nashville and crosses some of the most beautiful terrain in the states of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. The Parkway has been declared a National Scenic Byway and an All-American Road, and has been chosen as one of America’s 10 best biking roads. Open year-round for motorists, hikers and bikers, it provides visitors the opportunity for an unhurried trip through time.

Latest Trace News:

August on the Trace: Events to Close Out Summer

As summer begins to wind down, August offers one last opportunity to hit the road before school schedules and fall routines return. Along the Natchez Trace Parkway, the final weeks […]

America’s Road: How the Natchez Trace Helped Shape 250 Years of a Nation

America’s Road: How the Natchez Trace Helped Shape 250 Years of a Nation America turns 250 this year. There will be fireworks, parades, and plenty of celebrations from coast to […]

Beat the Heat on the Trace: Best Shaded Trails & Water Stops in July

Summer is here, and while the sun is shining bright along the Natchez Trace Parkway, that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors! With 444 miles of scenic beauty stretching […]

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What to Do

There are so many great historic and cultural highlights to visit on the Natchez Trace Parkway that it can seem difficult just deciding where to start. Allow us to help! From visiting interpretive sites to enjoying a tasty bite to eat in one of our 18 communities, your Natchez Trace journey will be filled with adventure.