Saturday, December 19, 2009

Hope Farm Bed and Breakfast - Natchez, Mississippi

Natchez bed and breakfast, built 1774 to 1789, listed on the National Register & featured in Country Inns; once owned by the Spanish Governor of the Territory. On fifteen acres, within Natchez city limits. Exquisite antique furniture from early 18th century, each guest room with distinctive four-poster bed with draped testers. Big Southern-style breakfast and tour of the home included.



More information, pictures, rates, map/directions:
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Devereaux Shields House B&B - Natchez, MS

This Victorian bed and breakfast is composed of two homes, the elegant 1893 main house, and the charming 1877 Aunt Clara’s Cottage. They feature manicured gardens, verandas, and lovely antiques. A few blocks from the 200 foot high Natchez Bluffs, which offer a stunning view of the Mississippi River. Full Southern breakfast.



More information, pictures, rates, map/directions:
NatchezTraceTravel.com or 800.377.2770

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Hugh's Cottage - Natchez, Mississippi

A cottage built in the classic “shot-gun” style in 1910 and restored in 2004. Conveniently located in the Natchez historic residential district within walking distance of the business district. The hosts live across the street and provide complimentary beverages but breakfast is on your own. TV, coffee pot, refrigerator, microwave, and wireless internet.

More information, pictures, rates, map/directions:
NatchezTraceTravel.com or 800.377.2770

Oak Hill Inn Bed and Breakfast - Natchez, Mississippi

Winner of the 2005 Restoration Award, this beautiful home has a downstairs suite with a luxurious granite shower and two upstairs rooms. Built in the 1830s, and located in the downtown historic district, with beautiful gardens and brick courtyard. A full formal breakfast; children 10 and above welcome.

More information, pictures, rates, map/directions:
NatchezTraceTravel.com or 800.377.2770

The Burn Bed and Breakfast - Natchez, Mississippi

Built in 1834, this home once served as the headquarters of one of the Union armies occupying Natchez. Grand architecture and furnishings, and old photographs from a time gone by. Shaded patio overlooks a two acre garden and brick walkways which give way to camellias, azaleas, and dogwoods, and you’ll love the full-size pool! Children 12 and over welcome. Full breakfast.

More information, pictures, rates, map/directions:
NatchezTraceTravel.com or 800.377.2770

Pleasant Hill Bed and Breakfast - Natchez, Mississippi

Built in 1835, this home is just two blocks from from the business and shopping district of Natchez. Beautifully decorated with antiques and tester beds, there is a lovely entrance hall staircase which spirals to the second floor. The brick-floored sunroom, where a delightful breakfast is served, is welcoming as a place to relax, with a stocked wet bar and TV. Children welcome.

More information, pictures, rates, map/directions:
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Bluff Top Bed and Breakfast - Natchez, Mississippi

Newly restored as a bed and breakfast, this 1894 Natchez home is atop a 200-foot bluff and has one of the most panoramic views of the Mississippi River available. From the upstairs guest rooms and common sitting room, which opens onto the porch, you can see barges and paddle-wheelers pass by. Complete kitchen available to one bedroom, cable TV, beautiful antiques.

More information, pictures, rates, map/directions:
NatchezTraceTravel.com or 800.377.2770

Miss Lucy's Cottage - Natchez, Mississippi

The old kitchen building for a Greek Revival townhouse in the heart of the Garden District in downtown Natchez, this four-room cottage is set aside for only one couple. There is a kitchen that will be stocked for you with continental breakfast items, as well as a sitting room with TV. Upstairs is bedroom, dressing room, bath, and balcony. A lovely patio is available, as well.


More information, pictures, rates, map/directions:
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1888 Wensel House Bed and Breakfast - Natchez, Mississippi

Victorian town house in the heart of the historic district, within a block of carriage rides, the river bluff, and tour houses. Complimentary drinks and fruit. Beautifully decorated with antiques. Large bedrooms, each with a single plus a queen bed. Also a two bedroom cottage.



More information, pictures, rates, map/directions:
NatchezTraceTravel.com or 800.377.2770

Elgin Plantation Bed and Breakfast - Natchez, Mississippi

Set on twenty-five acres, four miles south of Natchez, built in 1772, on the National Register and featured in County Inns. 1840 guest house has three bedrooms upstairs and living room & dining room, where breakfast is served. Huge moss-filled oaks, beautiful antiques. Ante-bellum costumes, for photographs, are available to guests!



More information, pictures, rates, map/directions:
NatchezTraceTravel.com or 800.377.2770

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Natchez Trace Videos

We have recently added a collection of YouTube videos to our website. You can view them at www.natcheztracetravel.com/natchez-trace-youtube-videos.html.

The videos have been grouped into "playlists" (YouTube lingo for a group or category of videos). There are playlists for road trips, bike rides, motorcycle trips and some of the more popular scenic stops on the Trace. You can click on the link above to view them all. To give you an idea of how it works we have embedded the road trip playlist below.



Enjoy!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Charlotte Observer - The Southeast's other parkway

On November 21, 2009 the Charlotte Observer wrote an article about the Natchez Trace Parkway titled "The Southeast's other parkway", comparing it to the Blue Ridge Parkway:
"Unlike the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Natchez Trace is flat, uncrowded and snow-snarl free."
Click here to read the entire article.