• A curve along the Natchez Trace Parkway with fall colors

    Natchez Trace

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  • Parkway Detour in effect near Ridgeland

    An 8-mile section of the Parkway will be closed to vehicular traffic on March 14, 2012, due to a major safety hazard that has developed near milepost 94.8 between Ridgeland, MS, and Clinton, MS.

Things To Know Before You Come

Jackson Falls at milepost 404.7 of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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Jackson Falls is just one of the sights you can see along the Natchez Trace Parkway. 

Planning ahead can make your trip more enjoyable. Knowing where to stay, what to see, what to do, and where you can find food and gas will help you prepare for your trip. While there are no commercial services on the Natchez Trace Parkway, you can often find what you need around the corner, if you know where to look. The links from this page have been set up to help you plan for an enjoyable trip on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

 

Did You Know?

Double arch bridge at mile post 438 on the Natchez Trace Parkway

The double arch bridge at milepost 438 on the Natchez Trace Parkway was completed in 1994 and received the Presidential Award for Design Excellence in 1995 for its innovative design.  The bridge rises 155 feet above the valley and eliminates the need for spandrel columns.