Jackson, Mississippi is the Magnolia State's capital with an important legacy with the Civil Rights Movement. But it's also a good base to explore other parts of the state, especially if you're traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway. It’s easy to pick up your rental car in the city or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening for these day trips from … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Jackson, Mississippi
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Where to Go in the South in 2020
It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2020 will be an important year for many reasons. Based on travel trends from Destination Analysts, four of the top 20 destinations in the United States are within the South. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is … [Read more...] about Where to Go in the South in 2020
Visiting Natchez Historic Homes and Plantations
Like so many towns along the Mississippi River, Natchez was home to lavish plantations and farms where cotton and other products could be shipped up or downstream to market. Cotton planters became millionaires but at the cost of the enslaved labor. Some of these historic homes in the 300-year-old town are still standing and are open to tours. They're a popular day trip for … [Read more...] about Visiting Natchez Historic Homes and Plantations
Weekend Guide to Natchez, Mississippi
For a taste of the Old South, look no further than Natchez, Mississippi, a town that dates back over 300 years. Its location on the Mississippi River and near the Natchez Trace Parkway makes it steeped in Native American history. African, French, Spanish, and British settlers also left their mark on the land. The area is also home to some of the country's oldest African … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Natchez, Mississippi
Driving the Natchez Trace Parkway
The national parkway known as the Natchez Trace follows the routes of the Old Natchez Trace routes originally used by Native American tribes. The two-lane parkway runs over 400 miles between Nashville, Tennessee, and Natchez, Mississippi. The current incarnation was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and it has become a popular route for road trips, … [Read more...] about Driving the Natchez Trace Parkway
