Celebrate the 4th of July with the Natchez Trace Compact! The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our country’s independence, and while you are traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway to visit your loved ones, enjoy a barbecue, shoot fireworks, take a boat ride or attend a parade, don’t forget to take in all the beauty along the Parkway.

For a visit to a byway rich in history, drive the Natchez Trace Parkway, established to commemorate the historical significance of the Old Natchez Trace. Originally a primitive trail that stretched 500 miles through the wilderness from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee, throughout the years it has gained a rich history that continues to fascinate visitors who travel in the footsteps of those who’ve gone before.

The Americana Music Triangle is the birthplace of nine genres of roots music: Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Bluegrass, Cajun, Zydeco and Gospel. Together, these genres represent America’s greatest cultural contribution to the world.

If you love to read and would enjoy kicking back with a good book about the beloved Natchez Trace Parkway, take a look at a few books about the Natchez Trace Parkway.

The Natchez Trace Compact would like to thank the National Park Service, Eastern National and the Natchez Trace Parkway Association for sponsoring the Natchez Trace Parkway 75th Anniversary event. This fun, family-friendly event was a big success and we hope everyone enjoyed all of the activities.

The Natchez Trace Parkway is the ultimate motorcycle route. It’s 444 miles from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN through beautiful scenery, curvy roads, history, interesting stops, minimal traffic, places to stay and good restaurants.