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Natchez Trace Parkway

Alabama · Mississippi · Tennessee
Scenic parkway · Historic travel route
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A GOOD REASON TO GO

Scenic parkway · Historic travel route

The Natchez Trace Parkway combines a gentle-paced drive with stops that reveal the stories and landscapes of an old travel corridor. Choose a stretch and a few meaningful stops to give the day a sense of place.

A slightly curvy section of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Early Fall
The Natchez Trace Parkway commemorates a historic travel route that helped build the young United States. The Parkway 444 miles, with plenty of stops to allow you to explore some of the history or enjoy the scenery along the way.
NPS Photo

What to explore

  • Historic trace sections
  • Interpretive stops
  • Woodland walks and overlooks

Before you go

Check current closures and vehicle restrictions. Plan fuel, meals and overnight stops in gateway communities off the parkway.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.