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Big Thicket National Preserve,TX
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Gulf Shores,AL
(230 mi.)
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The Natchez Trace Parkway winds through Mississippi (courtesy, Mississippi Development Authority)
Natchez Trace Parkway Active and Adventure Travel Tips
- Bike all 444 miles of the historic parkway, stopping to camp at specially designated bike-only campsites along the way. The best seasons are spring and fall.
- Visit Shiloh National Military Park, site of a bloody Civil War battle in 1862. Historical reenactments take place from April to October, with a major living-history demonstration each April to commemorate the event.
- Go for a horseback ride on the 18-mile Witch Dance Horse Trail in Mississippi's Tombigbee National Forest.
- If you're traveling south to north, finish off your tour with a welcome feast at Nashville's Loveless Cafe, where you’ll replenish some energy with mouthwatering Southern cuisine such as fried chicken, scratch biscuits, and BBQ ribs.
- Camp at 33,000-acre Ross Barnett Reservoir, just outside Jackson, Miss., where you can fish and swim to your heart's content after your road-biking odyssey down the Trace. When crawfish are in season (January through May), chow down on fresh grub at Sal & Phil's in nearby Ridgeland.
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Hotels
Monmouth Plantation - Hotel
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230 - B Wickcliff Road
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Distance: 2.2 mi.
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Attractions
Ross Barnett Reservoir
Natchez Trace Parkway Milepost 105.6
115 Madison Landing Circle
Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
Distance: 87.3 mi. (from destination center)
Description: The 33,000-acre Ross Barnett Reservoir on the Pearl River parallels the Natchez Trace Parkway for... Read More
115 Madison Landing Circle
Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
Distance: 87.3 mi. (from destination center)
Description: The 33,000-acre Ross Barnett Reservoir on the Pearl River parallels the Natchez Trace Parkway for... Read More
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Cypress Swamp
Natchez Trace Parkway Milepost 122
North of Jackson, Mississippi
Distance: 97.3 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Cypress Swamp is a scenic area located at Mile Post 122 of the Natchez Trace Parkway. There is a bridge and footpath here and hikers may spot an alligator or two.... Read More
North of Jackson, Mississippi
Distance: 97.3 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Cypress Swamp is a scenic area located at Mile Post 122 of the Natchez Trace Parkway. There is a bridge and footpath here and hikers may spot an alligator or two.... Read More
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Turkey Creek
Big Thicket National Preserve
US 69/287 and FM 420
Kountze, Texas 77701
Distance: 87.1 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Paddling is allowed on Turkey Creek, which runs north to south through the Turkey Creek Unit.... Read More
US 69/287 and FM 420
Kountze, Texas 77701
Distance: 87.1 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Paddling is allowed on Turkey Creek, which runs north to south through the Turkey Creek Unit.... Read More
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Airports
Major Airports near Natchez Trace Parkway
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport | 127.6map | |
| Memphis International Airport | 248.9map | |
| Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 268.7map |
Other Smaller Airports near Natchez Trace Parkway
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Baton Rouge Ryan Airport | 75.9map | |
| Monroe Municipal Airport | 76.3map | |
| Jackson International Airport | 82.7map |
Flight Deals to Natchez Trace Parkway
| Originating | From |
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| Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY) | $144 |
| Denver (DEN) to New Orleans (MSY) | $156 |
| Kansas City (MKC) to New Orleans (MSY) | $159 |
| St Louis (STL) to New Orleans (MSY) | $179 |
| Orlando (ORL) to New Orleans (MSY) | $182 |
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