Natchez Trace Parkway | American Tour Association

TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

An old corridor through southern landscapes

A scenic parkway follows a historic travel corridor through forests, fields and communities. Short walks and interpreted stops help reveal the people who traveled here long before modern roads.

A related destination: Natchez Trace Parkway is included for its scenery or history and is identified here by its current designation. It is not counted as a national monument.

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.
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View of the Double Arch Bridge from Birdsong Hollow — The elegant Double Arch Bridge won the Presidential Award for Design Excellence in 1995. It spans Birdsong Hollow and Tennessee Highway 96. To see it from below, take the TN 96 exit and stop at the pulloff before you get to the highway.
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BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

01Old Trace walks
02Historic interpretation stops
03Scenic parkway sections

Before you go

This is a national parkway. Choose a regional section and check current road conditions and vehicle regulations.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.