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. First Presbyterian Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By blandboy - Bettendorf, United States
Didn’t see these incredible photos coming when we stopped to view the church interior! Amazing b&w photos of early Natchez. From portraits of citizens to local architecture, street scenes to river scapes, floods to river cruises, everything’s documented. If you’re a fan of period photography, don’t miss this free exhibit!
2. Miss Lou Heritage Group & Tours
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
The mission of the Miss Lou Heritage Group and Tours is to enrich and educate tourists, visitors, and residents of the Miss Lou area on the rich history, culture, contributions of people of African descent from the Miss Lou and surrounding areas.
3. Joseph Newman Stone House Concerts
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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 ....
4. 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.
5. Open Air Tours Natchez
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5.0 based on 123 reviews
Take an in depth, narrated tour through the historic district of downtown Natchez, aboard a comfortable, quiet Global Electric Motorcar. The vehicle can accommodate up to 5 passengers, minimum of 2 people per tour, and after departing the Natchez Visitor Center, begins the tour at the site of the French fort, Rosalie, that was built when the city was established in 1716. It's a great way to get a lay of the land when you first arrive, and helps you decide what else to see and do during your stay.
6. 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.
7. The Towers
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
The Jeweled Christmas Tour at The Towers is a fabulous display of thousands of pieces of vintage costume jewelry on every table, every tree, every shelf and everything! A sight to behold! All of this is in beautiful whimsical Christmas vignettes. Sparkle abounds! Any visitor will be surely delighted! USAToday.com named us one of the Top Ten Christmas displays in the United States.Tours are Wednesday at 2PM, Fridays at 10AM and 2PM, Saturdays at 10AM, 2PM and 4PM and Sundays at 10AM. Costs is $20 per person. Tours are 1.5 hours. November 24 thru January 5th.
Reviewed By SydaLeaSchnebly - Biloxi, United States
The Christmas decorations are stunning. It's hard to imagine a collection anywhere to come close to this. Everything was done with unparalleled attention to detail. The hostess leading our tour, along with her husband, is the owner, collector and designer of the collection, so we received great detail on the items, the furnishing in the home and the restoration of this beautiful mansion.
8. Chef Regina's Cooking Classes
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Well known Southern Chef, hostess and cookbook author, Chef Regina Charboneau has opened a cooking school in her home town of Natchez. Located in the heart of downtown 621 Franklin Street between Union & Rankin Check out my website www.reginaskitchen.com for classes Chef Regina hosts cooking classes for groups of 6 or more by appointment.
Reviewed By penmanone
My wife and I went to Regina’s kitchen actually to take a biscuit making course it was great we enjoyed it very much Regina was very hospitable and friendly we’ve eaten at the Kings Tavern which is also operated by Regina but if you want a great meal for two or three or a group I would go back to Regina’s kitchen during wine night and really it’s a very enjoyable place and when I looked on TripAdvisor I noticed it was rated as 15 and I’ll tell you we’ve gone to a lot of places in Natchez to eat and I would not rate it number 15, Regina’s kitchen is up there 1 to 3 along with the tavern great place, well worth the price an the atmosphere is super. This is definitely a go to Spot every time were in Natchez.
9. 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.
10. 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.
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