Scenic drive

Natchez Trace Parkway

Nashville to Natchez, Tennessee

A 444-mile ribbon through forest and history, with no trucks and no billboards.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
8 hours
Natchez Trace Parkway
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The Trace follows an old trading route from Nashville to Natchez. Stops include Native mounds, old stands and swamp walks. The speed limit is 50 mph at most, so drive it slowly.

Good to know

  • No commercial traffic
  • Fuel is scarce, fill up in towns
  • Pick two or three stops, not all
Best time
Weekdays, spring or fall
Getting there
Parkway, no commercial vehicles
Vehicles
Campervans fine

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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