Natchez Trace Parkway Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
49,000 acres managed by the National Park Service
About Natchez Trace Parkway
The parkway follows the old Natchez trace from Natchez to Nashville. The trace originated as a footpath used by Native Americans and early explorers to travel across the region. In the late 1700s, the route was heavily used by Ohio Valley farmers, who floated their goods down the Mississippi, sold their flatboats for lumber, and then returned home on foot. These "Kaintucks" often walked the trace's approximately 500-mile (800-km) distance in just 30 days. By 1820, over 20 "stands" (inns) were located along the route to cater to the increasing traffic. The Natchez Trace Parkway is a haven of biodiversity because it traverses a variety of ecosystems that possess an amazing array of natural features. The southern portion of the park features bayous and swamps situated in the floodplains of
Where to Stay in Natchez Trace Parkway
- 🏨Jeff Busby
- 🏨Meriwether Lewis
- 🏨Rocky Springs
Natchez Trace Parkway Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 8 sections including: