Most Popular Mississippi Attractions on the Natchez Trace Parkway

The Natchez Trace Parkway generally follows the route of the Old Natchez Road for 310 miles through the state of Mississippi. Along the way the parkway offers 62 historical and/or natural attractions. During 2009 the most popular attractions along the Mississippi section of the Natchez Trace Parkway were (ordered south to north along the parkway - mileposts start at zero in Natchez, MS):

• Mount Locust - milepost 15.5 (near Natchez, MS)
  One of the oldest structures in Mississippi, Mount Locust is the only remaining inn or "stand", of more than 50, that once dotted the Old Natchez Trace during the period of about 1785 to 1830.
  
• Owens Creek Waterfall - milepost 52.4 (near Port Gibson, MS)
  After heavy rain water rushes over the waterfall. A 2.5 mile hiking trail connects this area with Rocky Springs.
  
• Rocky Springs - milepost 54.8 (near Port Gibson, MS)
  First settled in the late 1790s, the town grew from a watering place along the Natchez Trace, and took its name from the source of that water - the rocky springs.
  
• Cypress Swamp - milepost 122.0 (near Canton, MS)
  A self-guiding nature trail takes you around and over a water tupelo and bald cypress swamp.
  
• French Camp - milepost 180.7 (French Camp, MS)
  French Camp Historic District sits alongside the Natchez Trace. Come discover how early American life used to be in this quaint log cabin village.
  
• Witch Dance - milepost 233.2 (near Houston, MS)
  The very name conjures visions of eerie midnights, swirling black capes and brooms stacked against a nearby tree. The old folks say the witches gathered here to dance and wherever their feet touched the ground the grass withered and died never to grow again.
• Tupelo Visitors Center - milepost 266.0 (Tupelo, MS)
  The Natchez Trace Headquarters is located adjacent to the parkway and includes an information center, bookstore, exhibits, nature walk and a hiking trail that will take you from the visitor's center to Old Town Overlook and the Chickasaw Village Site. 

Popularity was determined by how often each attraction's information was viewed during 2009 at NatchezTraceTravel.com. Would love to hear your comments about your favorite attractions on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi.