Location: Natchez
Top Things to do in Natchez
Top 10 Free Things to do in Natchez, Mississippi (MS)
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. Stratton Chapel Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Gallery houses a collection of historic photographs (circa 1850-1951), printed from original negatives of famous photographers such as J.M. White, Henry d. Gurney and Henry C. Norman.
Reviewed By Valpo1974 - Valparaiso, United States
The gallery boasts so many photos of old-time Natchez. One of the photos that made me sad was of the Aldrich family on the porch of their lovely home, and then the information that the home had been torn down to make room for apartments. All of the photos are extensively documented, and the information is even listed at Top, Middle, and Bottom so that the viewer doesn't have to wonder which description matches which photo. I was particularly intrigued by the portrait photos and the images of the ladies' clothing. Even if you are not a museum buff, this photo gallery is worth a look.
2. 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!
3. St. Mary Basilica
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Natchez Bluffs and Under-the-Hill Historic District
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By sskroll - Orlando, United States
A great reinvention of a very old area. The buildings are original and there are shops and restaurants located within them. There is a walkway down the hill that has signage telling about the area.
5. Bluff Park
Overall Ratings
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. Old South Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
This winery produces several table wines made with native muscadine grapes. Both production and salesroom are on site. We offer tours and tastings.
Reviewed By CamccoyRT
First off, ALL the wines they offer are delicious and the wine tasting experience is great with the friendly staff. My wife and I got a tour of the processing operations and given some very insightful information about the winery.
7. Historic Natchez Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 523 reviews
Reviewed By JoeBickham - Covington, United States
Our Host Doug and Don loaned us a audio CD that told us the story from all the grave markers of each person or family buried here...very fascinating history
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. Andrews Tavern
10. Under The Hill Saloon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By 3xtime - Fenton, United States
Friendly little riverfront bar with a lot of history and great bartender. Good selection of beer. Live entertainment in the evenings and weekends.
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