Natchez, MS

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Tupelo, MS

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Tuscumbia, AL

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Muscle Shoals, AL

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Collinwood, TN

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:

The Natchez Trace Parkway: Telling America’s Story as the Nation Turns 250

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, communities across the country are reflecting on the people, places, and pathways that shaped the nation. The Natchez Trace Parkway […]

Birdwatcher’s Paradise on the Natchez Trace Parkway

Birdwatching is a year-round experience on the Natchez Trace Parkway. From resident species to seasonal visitors passing through, the parkway offers countless opportunities to spot a wide variety of birds […]

Your Guide to Spring on the Natchez Trace Parkway: Events, Outdoors & Travel Planning

As the new year rolls in, it’s the perfect time to start planning your spring adventures along the Trace. By planning now, you can make the most out of the […]

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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.