Natchez Trace Parkway

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile scenic drive that roughly follows the path of the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corridor that was used by American Indians, European settlers, slave traders, and soldiers. Its design harkens back to the way the original interweaving trails aligned as an ancient salt-lick-to-grazing-pasture migratory route of the American bison and other game that moved between grazing the pastures of central and western Mississippi. The current route closely follows the original foot passage. Its central feature is a two-lane road that extends 444 miles from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. Along the way, visitors can enjoy stunning views of rolling hills, dense forests, and meandering rivers. There are also numerous opportunities to learn about the history and culture of the region. Commercial traffic is prohibited along the entire route, and the speed limit is 50 miles per hour.