Natchez, MS Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Sixty miles south of Vicksburg, the river town of NATCHEZ , the oldest permanent settlement on the Mississippi River, was home to prehistoric Indians, sun-worshipping Natchez Indians, French, British and Spanish colonists before it first flew the Stars and Stripes in 1798. Yet despite its cosmopolitan ambience, the town abounds in Greek Revival antebellum mansions with meticulously maintained gardens. Fourteen homes stay open all year round, including the elaborate octagonal Longwood , 140 Lower Woodville Rd (daily 9am–5pm; $6), with its huge dome, snow-white arches and columns, and the palatial … more »