Location: Natchez
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Natchez, the oldest settlement on the Mississippi River, has more antebellum houses than any other place in the United States. Many of these historic homes are open for tours. The friendly local people welcome visitors to their historic city with warm Southern charm. Tour the homes, the Grand Village of the Natchez and the Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture. Festivals and celebrations occur often throughout the year. For gamblers, the riverboat gaming experience is a fun and fascinating change from ordinary casinos. Active visitors will enjoy great golf, tennis, hiking, biking and fishing.
Restaurants in Natchez
1. Joseph Newman Stone House Concerts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 171 reviews
Enjoy sipping complimentary wine while relaxing to music of the Masters, played on a 1903 Steinway grand piano in the Stone House Music Room. Hear this private classical piano performance by a graduate of two prominent American conservatories, along with complimentary wine, followed by a tour of the unique Stone House. Composers generally featured include Beethoven, Chopin, Gottschalk and Debussy among others. Usual rate is $20 per person. Reservations are necessary.
Reviewed By jdmiller101
Joe is an outstanding piano player. As part of staying at the Stone House Musical B&B, he gives a Private Concert. His musical talent is amazing. I am not talking Chop Sticks on the Piano. He plays musical scores from Great Composers whom I cannot pronounce, much less spell their name. Do yourself a favor and book with Stone House Musical B&B. You will not be sorry ....
2. St. Mary Basilica
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5.0 based on 453 reviews
Recognized as an architectural masterpiece among Catholic churches in the south, it is the spiritual home of a vibrant St. Mary Catholic community today. The construction of this place of worship was begun in 1842 as the Cathedral of the newly established Diocese of Natchez. The St. Mary congregation takes pride in the basilica's colorful and prayerful setting, and welcomes visitors from near and distant places. The city of Natchez, on the Mississippi River and the birthplace of Mississippi, is a tourist destination because of its historic ante-bellum homes. St. Mary Basilica, also ante-bellum, is the city's central landmark.
Reviewed By stephaniemW5432WT
On a recent trip with our 11 year old grandson, we stopped in and where so amazed at the beauty of this old church. The grounds are beautiful also. Pictures do not do it justice.
3. Choctaw Hall
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By WILLIAMS482
Natchez is a nice small town. Very quite. A buddy and I were riding our bikes on the Natchez Trace Parkway, and stayed one night at Choctaw Hall. It was a great place to stay! The best thing about our stay was the tour of the mansion by David Garner. He knew the history, was very interesting to listen to, and very funny. It was a great stay and I highly recommend for anyone. I plan to stay again someday.
4. Melrose
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4.5 based on 514 reviews
Part of Natchez National Historical Park, Melrose is an antebellum plantation that features a slavery exhibit.
Reviewed By trevmat1 - Montgomery, United States
Standing elegant in beautiful surrounds, with extensive original furnishings throughout its rooms and many outbuildings intact and in very good repair, the Melrose estate is a great example of a lifestyle entirely dependent on slavery. It is empty now, a silent testament... until you reach the slave quarters. Here there are voices to be heard, voices of faith and endurance, voices of paternalism and condescension. The National Parks Service earns a big tick here.
5. Bluff Park
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4.5 based on 233 reviews
A perfect place to rest and relax as you gaze across the waters of the mighty Mississippi.
Reviewed By 909victorw
Overlooking the Mississippi River in Natchez, MS. is Bluff Park. In the park, you are able to get a spectacular view of the Mississippi River and Louisiana on the far side. The walkway also has historical markers of which one is the marker for the beginning of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The park is clean and well maintained. Suggest a visit to get a great view of the river while in Natchez.
6. Natchez Pilgrimage Tours
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
We have the largest Antebellum House Collection in the world. Natchez Pilgrimage Tours opens private owned homes and National Historic Landmark Homes to individual tourists as well as Groups tours from all over the world. Natchez is the largest settlement on the Mississippi River with over 500 antebellum homes. Our specialty is to allow visitors to experience our traditions and way of living. Natchez, Mississippi is a true gem of America.
7. Temple B'nai Israel
8. Natchez National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
In our travels, which include visits to many historical sites from coast to coast, my wife and I like to visit cemeteries. In Natchez, Mississippi, there are two historic cemeteries worth visiting. We toured the Natchez City Cemetery first because it was the first one we encountered on Cemetery Road. Then we stopped at Natchez National Cemetery at the same location. It was founded in 1866, 44 years after the city cemetery, when local residents discovered a large number of Union soldiers were buried in the levees on the west bank of the Mississippi River. They exhumed the bodies and reinterred them in the newly dedicated Natchez National Cemetery. The beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking the Mississippi River cover 25.7 acres. The most notable interment is Wilson Brown, who received the Medal Honor posthumously for action aboard the USS Hartford at the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War. The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
9. Longwood
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4.5 based on 1,559 reviews
Construction on this architectural gem, the largest octagonal house in the U.S., began in 1860, but was interrupted by the onset of war. A National Historic Landmark, the still-unfinished mansion is an enduring symbol of the impact of the Civil War.
Reviewed By PadreGirl - Eureka, United States
We'd been to Natchez before, but never visited Longwood. It's amazing. Only the "basement" level was originally finished due to the coming Civil War. The workers basically left tools and supplies and returned home leaving the huge home unfinished. The tour starts on the basement level where you see how the family lived and then you are able to go upstairs to see the building in progress. The craftsmanship and what they were able to do with hand tools was shocking. The family story was quite interesting as well. There's a nice walk to the family cemetery too. The area is beautiful.
10. Rosalie Mansion
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4.5 based on 746 reviews
Home of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a unique collection of children's dolls and toys made from cloth and porcelain.
Reviewed By travellingchatte
Very nice antebellum mansion with great original furnishings, clothes and toys.Also the view of the Mississippi River from the terrace is very nice. I highly recommend visiting it.
