Natchez National Historical Park

Things To Do Near Natchez National Historical Park

The best way to see this park is chronologically, so start at Fort Rosalie. Wayside exhibits showcase how this fort survived under French, British, and Spanish colonization before becoming part of the United States. Then, head to see the William Johnson home, which Johnson constructed out bricks that he collected in the aftermath of the 1840 Natchez tornado. The black barber and his family lived upstairs in this home, and the bottom floor was rented out to various merchants. During your visit to Natchez National Historical Park, you'll also want to take the Civil War driving tour, which includes 30 different sites.

Hiking Trails

• Natchez Bluff Trail

  Start the Natchez Bluff Trail at the Trails Pavilion. This trail runs by the Bridge of Sighs and many of Natchez’s historic homes. It is a looped trail, so you will return to the starting point. 

  Location

  Trails Pavilion, near Jefferson at the Broadway intersection, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

  Length

  1.6 miles

  Intensity

  Easy

• Forks of the Road Trail

  Start this trail at the Forks of the Road 19th-century Slave Market in Natchez. Follow the path down to St. Catherine Street and nearby locations while reading the informative panels to learn more about the 32 destinations along this route. The course runs by the All Color Entertainment Theater, the home of Natchez's first black physician, and Emile Angelettey's home before ending at the MLK Triangle. 

  Location

  Intersection of Liberty Road and St. Catherine Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

  Length

  0.85 miles

  Intensity

  Easy

• The Nature Trail

  This trail starts by descending the stairs on Silver Street to Trail Deck Overlook, where you can see stunning views of the Mississippi River. Continue your downward journey until you reach Roth Hill Road. Then, use a pedestrian crosswalk to cross the street and hike up Roth Hill Road until you reach the stairs at the corner of Madison and Learneds Mill Road. 

  Location

  Stairs on Silver Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

  Length

  0.43 miles

  Intensity

  Moderate

Sightseeing

• Natchez National Cemetery

  Burials are still held at Natchez National Cemetery, which has beautiful views of the Mississippi River. The earliest graves at this cemetery date from the 1850s. Among those buried here are Wilson Brown, a former slave and Medal of Honor recipient. Two Buffalo Soldiers and several members of the 58th U.S. Colored Soldiers are also buried here. 

  Location

  41 Cemetery Road, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

• Choctaw Hall

  Choctaw Hall was constructed during the 1830s and occupied by Union troops during the Civil War. The architecture of this home combines Greek Revival and Federal styles. 

  Location

  310 North Wall Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

• Stanton Hall Historic Home

  Stanton Hall is a Greek Revival home that occupies an entire city block. Workers constructed it in 1857. Today, the Natchez Garden Club operates this home and the surrounding gardens. 

  Location

  01 High Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

Museums

• Rosalie Mansion

  The Rosalie Mansion was built in 1832. When federal troops invaded Natchez, officers lived on the bottom floor of this Greek Revival mansion, and the family lived upstairs. The Mississippi State Society Daughters of the American Revolution has operated this museum for more than 70 years. 

  Location

  100 Orleans Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

• Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture

  Learn more about the African American experience in Natchez from 1716 to the present day by visiting the Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture. This is a great place to learn about Forks of the Road, the second-largest slave market in the United States, and about the Rhythm Club fire, in which 200 people perished. 

  Location

  301 Main Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

• Grand Village of the Natchez Indian

  The Grand Village of the Natchez Indian features three Native American burial mounds, a reconstructed Natchez Native American home, and a nature trail. This site on St. Catherine Creek served as the ceremonial gathering grounds for the tribe from 1682 to 1730. 

  Location

  400 Jeff Davis Boulevard, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

Nearby Shops and Restaurants

• Lower Lodge Antiques

  Browse the wide selection of antiques at Lower Lodge Antiques. They have a great selection of European porcelain. This store also restores antique furniture. 

  Location

  712 Franklin Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

• Silver Street Gallery and Gifts

  Select from a wide range of women’s clothing at Silver Street Gallery and Gifts. They also carry many different types of gifts, including oyster crosses, finger puppets, frames, and plants. 

  Location

  27 Silver Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

• Roux 61

  The lunch menu at Roux 61 centers around catfish, shrimp, and chicken tenders. The dinner menu has a more extensive selection that includes specialties like shrimp and crawfish pasta. 

  Location

  453 US 61, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

• The Camp Restaurant

  Get your favorite Mexican entrees at The Camp Restaurant. They also make fantastic burgers, and you will love their fresh salads. 

  Location

  21 Silver Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

How To Get To Natchez National Historical Park

It is easy to get to Fort Rosalie to start your visit to Natchez National Historical Park from Jackson, Mississippi. Start by getting on Interstate 55 South. Take Exit 61 and merge onto Mississippi 28 West. Turn right on Mississippi 33 North and left again on US 61 South. Once you reach Natchez, turn a slight right on Devereux Drive and go straight onto St. Catherine Street and continue straight to get on Jefferson Street. Turn left on North Canal Street. Your destination will be on your right in 0.6 miles. 

Address

Fort Rosalie, 528 South Canal Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120

Fee: Entry fee

While entry to the park is free, entry fees may apply to individual sites along the Natchez Civil War Driving Tour.

Fee: Guided Tour Fee: Melrose Estate (adults) $10.0

Natchez is a great city to visit for those who are interested in learning about U.S. history. There are many historic homes to visit, including the Melrose Estate at Natchez Historical Park. During your visit to the city, you can take hiking and driving tours to see more history in the area. You will love shopping and dining in this historic community. Exploring this region in your RV allows you great flexibility to move at your own pace. If you do not have an RV, rent one on RVshare.com.