Downtown Natchez / The Bluffs
Antebellum mansions built on enslaved labor — complex history being reckoned with
Best time
March-May, October-November (avoid Mississippi summer heat)
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 120
Safety for Black Travelers
Natchez is a small, charming Mississippi town. Downtown and the bluffs are safe for visitors. A complex history of slavery presented at various sites.
Neighborhoods to Know
Under the Hill
Historic port area on the Mississippi River
Must-Visit Places
Forks of the Road Historic Site
Second-largest slave market in the US — Mississippi Freedom Trail site
Natchez, Mississippi
Natchez National Historical Park
Documents Natchez's complex history including William Johnson, a free Black barber who kept a remarkable diary
Natchez, Mississippi
Melrose Estate
Plantation house with interpreted history of the enslaved community
Natchez, Mississippi
The Natchez Museum of African American History & Culture
Documents African American heritage in the Natchez area
Natchez, Mississippi
The Magnolia Hotel
Historic hotel in downtown Natchez
Natchez, Mississippi
Visa
No visa required for US citizens
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