Local Recommendations

Natchez National Historical Park - Visitor Center

The perfect stop for brochures, maps, and other resource materials. This is one place you can buy tickets to tour the antebellum homes in Natchez, Ms. or you can buy them at the homes usually located in the homes gift shops.

Downtown Karla Brown

Downtown Karla Brown does some of the best tours of Natchez, Ms and the surrounding area. There is a lot of history in the small town of Natchez. I think everyone could find something that they think is super interesting touring around. She offers several different options for tours as well as shuttle serves to airports in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Longwood

Longwood is one of our favorite homes in Natchez. It is available for tour and you definitely should tour it even if you only have time to tour one home. It would have been the most grand home in Natchez if it would have ever been finished. The only floor on the home to be completed before the Civil War was the basement. It is unlike anything you have ever seen. Tickets are for purchase at the gift shop located on the property or at the visitor center.

Stanton Hall

Another antebellum home located in downtown Natchez with one of the most complete original furniture. Stanton Hall is able to be toured and is definitely a must see. They also have a wonderful restaurant called the carriage house, as well as a gift shop and a silver shop.

Fort Rosalie National Historic Park

A beautiful historic antebellum home in downtown Natchez. It is now owned and maintained by the Daughters of the Revolution. They offer tours of the property. You can purchase tickets for the tour at the home or at the visitors center.

Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens

Monmouth has a wonderful restaurant inside the home for dinner. Their gardens are absolutely wonderful and the home is very unique. You can tour this home as well.

Ole Man River Antiques

Eccentricities

Another cute antique shop located on main st. open on Fridays 10-4.

RRUS & Co.

This is one of the cutest shops in the area. It is located, right across the Mississippi River bridge, in Vidalia, Louisiana. They are a clothing boutique but they carry a few home decor items as well. This is a great place to check out.

Darby's

Darbys is one of the best stores in downtown Natchez. It actual is in a total of five buildings. They have all kinds of different interesting things, including some of the best home made fudge is several different flavors. Make sure you stop by to check out Darbys while you tour around downtown Natchez, and definitely say hello to Mary Francis. Mary Francis is the owners black lab that stays behind the counter. She is sure to put a smile on your face.

Soiree' Boutique

A wonderful boutique to stop in and shop.

Olivina Boutique

Nest

The Little Easy

This is our small town's brand new brunch spot located in the most adorable little cottage. If you are looking for the perfect place to brunch the day of or the day after the wedding this is where you want to be.

Rolling 'N' the Dough

This is a great place to get a sweet snack. It is family owned and started by their teenage daughter. It is a super cute place to take a break from your adventures in downtown Natchez.

Steampunk Coffee Roasters/Papi y Papi

One of the best coffee shops in Natchez. Offering Specialty Coffee & Tea, Cacao & Chocolate and Premium Cigars. Mary’s favorite is a turmeric latte.

Natchez Coffee Co

A wonderful place to go for breakfast or to grab a coffee midday. Their toad in a hole is to die for and make sure to pick up a loaf of their famous homemade bread. They are located directly across from Natchez Junk Genies.

Pearl Street Pasta

One of the best places in town. Pearl Street has a great atmosphere for a romantic dinner. Pearl Street Pasta is a restaurant and bar. We love their French 75.

The Bellemont Shake Shop

This is a childhood favorite of Mary's. They have the best shakes and malts, as well as curly fries.

Mammy's Cupboard

One of Mary's favorites since she was a little girl, Mammy's Cupboard is a very memorable building. They have great pie as well as sandwiches and soups. One of Mary's favorites here is their blueberry lemonade.

Magnolia Grill

Natchez Manor Southern Bistro, Rooftop Bar, Franklin St Bar and Bed & Breakfast

The Natchez Manor is a great stop to stay, grab something to eat, or to enjoy the first roof top bar in Natchez, Ms. They also have a their Franklin street bar which you also you can catch some live music.

Natchez Brewing Company

The Camp Restaurant

Located in Natchez under the hill, The Camp is a great place to grab a drink, something to eat, and maybe a beautiful sunset on the Mississippi River front.

Old South Winery

Old South Winery makes great muscadine and blueberry wine. They have red, white, and rosé.

C'est Jolie Boutique Salon

Another great place to go if you need any help with your hair or makeup.

Shades Studio

Shades Studio is a salon, spa, and dry bar. We offer anything from hair to manicures/pedicures. We also offer facials, Botox, hair extensions, eyelash extensions, spray tans & more.

Anruss & Co

Anruss is located in the heart of gorgeous downtown Natchez. Full service hair salon with spa services including facial treatments, mani/pedi, body treatments.