Natchez Trace Parkway is an All-American Road in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, about 444 km (276 mi) long.
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a limited-access national parkway in the Southeastern United States that commemorates the historic Natchez Trace and preserves sections of that original trail. Its central feature is a two-lane road that extends 444 miles (715 km) from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. Access to the parkway is limited, with more than 50 access points in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. The southern end of the route is in Natchez at its intersection with Liberty Road, and the northern end is northeast of Fairview, Tennessee, in the suburban community of Pasquo, at an intersection with Tennessee State Route 100. In addition to Natchez and Nashville, larger cities along the route include Jackson and Tupelo, Mississippi, and Florence, Alabama. Historian and preservationist Paul Hardin Kapp describes the Parkway as "the most enjoyable and romantic way to arriFrom Wikipedia — Natchez Trace Parkway, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo stops along the way
Scenic ViewpointOld Town Overlook
State ParkTombigbee State Park
State ParkTrace State Park
Scenic ViewpointBlack Belt Overlook, Milepost 251.9
Ghost TownCamargo
Ghost TownCotton Gin Port
Ghost TownDogtown
Scenic ViewpointPaden Overlook Area
State ParkTishomingo State Park
Ghost TownHolcut
Scenic ViewpointDivide Overlook Area
Tips for scenic drive photography
- Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
- Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
- Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
- A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.