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Natchez Trace ParkwayThe Parkway Visitor Center, Tupelo, Mississippi
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Natchez Trace Parkway
Operating Hours & Seasons

Parkway Visitor Center

  • Located at Milepost 266, Tupelo, Mississippi.
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
  • Open every day except for December 25.
  • Call 1-800-305-7417 or 662-680-4027

Mt. Locust Historic Inn

  • Located at Milepost 15.5, near Natchez, Mississippi.
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
  • Open daily, February through November.

Ridgeland Information Cabin

  • Located at Milepost 102.4, near Ridgeland, Mississippi.
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
  • Open every day except for December 25.

Colbert Ferry

  • Located at Milepost 327.3, Cherokee, Alabama.
  • Hours: Vary by season.
  • Open daily, May through September. 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 
 
 
 
 
Emerald Mound, Mississippi  

Did You Know?
Emerald Mound is the largest Mississippian Period ceremonial mound along the Natchez Trace Parkway, and covers nearly eight acres.

Last Updated: August 28, 2009 at 12:13 EST