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Stands of the Old Trace
Few Stands Remain

Inns, or stands, provided occasional shelter for travelers along the Natchez Trace from the 1790s to the 1840s.
Sacred Places
Six Mound Sites on the Parkway

Six sacred mound sites ranging from only a few feet tall to the second largest mound in the US, can be visited on the Parkway.
The Old Trace
Sections of the Old Natchez Trace

Much of the Old Trace has been assimilated into the modern landscape but there are still sections you can visit and walk on.
Monument, Campground, Trails & Info
Explore Meriwether Lewis Site mp 385.9

There is a lot to explore at the Meriwether Lewis site, including the section of the Old Trace where Lewis approached Grinders Stand.

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Tenneessee
Places to Go in Tennessee

The hilliest part of the Parkway, this area has great views, water falls, and powerful history.
Alabama to N. Mississippi
Places to Go Milepost 341.7 to 232.4

A small section of Alabama has a lot natural and cultural history to offer. You will "bearly" notice when you switch over into Mississippi.
Central Mississippi
Places to Go Milepost 249.6 - 131

Enjoy a leisurely drive through central Mississippi and stop by some nearby towns to experience hospitality to all.
Southern Mississippi
Places to Go Milepost 131 - 0

Southern Mississippi has deep trails and deep history.

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Spending a Weekend in Tupelo, Mississippi
- Type: Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Urban, Educational, Inspirational
- Sites: Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, Natchez Trace Parkway, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Tupelo National Battlefield
- Duration: Multiple Days
- Topics: African American Heritage, Animals, Archeology, Arts, Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite, Commerce, Trade, Engineering, Enslavement, Explorers and Expeditions, Plantations, Grasslands, Hispanic American Heritage, Immigration, Landscape Design, Migrations, Military, Indigenous and Native Warrior, Infantry and Militia, US Army, Monuments and Memorials, Music, Native American Heritage, Natural Sounds, Night Sky, Scenic Views, Schools and Education, Conservation Movement, Trails, Transportation, Roads, Routes and Highways, Unique Species, Rare, Wars and Conflicts, Civil War, Colonial/European Contact Conflicts, Tribal Conflicts, War of 1812, Westward Expansion, Wetlands, Marshes, Swamps, Artillery, Battlefields, Cavalry, Abolition Movement, Prairies, Painting, Photography, Forests and Woodlands, Farming and Agriculture, Deciduous Forests
- Activities: Junior Ranger Program, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Tupelo is a dynamic city easily accessible by Interstate 22 and Highway 45, and the historic Natchez Trace Parkway that criss-crosses the city by land. Tupelo is roughly the halfway point If you are traveling the whole Natchez Trace Parkway. There is also an abundance of dining opportunities from upscale to blue-plate with over 160 restaurants in town. There are plenty of places to stay as Tupelo has 29 different hotels.

Last updated: September 19, 2022

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Mailing Address:

2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804

Phone:

800 305-7417
The Parkway Visitor Center near Tupelo, MS, is open 9am-4:30pm seven days a week. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st.

Alerts In Effect

Park Closures

3/25/2025: Work on the ramps to I-55 and the Parkway continues. Expect traffic delays.

3/19/2025 Closure update for Chisha Foka Multi-Use trail rehabilitation

Mount Locust Inn/Stand and Visitor Center Closed - Grounds Open Wednesday-Sunday

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