Things To Do
Steampunk Espresso Bar
This isn’t your typical coffee shop! With its quirky, cool atmosphere, you’ll want to hang out all day and night. Located just one block from the bluff in a beautifully restored brick cabin dating back to 1868, Steampunk is a specialty coffee roaster with an extensive selection of coffee equipment and related items. If you're in the mood to unwind, they also have a cigar bar to enjoy.
Natchez Coffee Co
Located in the heart of historic Natchez, Natchez Coffee Co. is the perfect spot to enjoy great coffee paired with delicious Southern cuisine. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or relaxing with a cup, it’s a must-visit for any coffee lover.
The Camp Restaurant
Located in the historic "Under-the-Hill" district in downtown Natchez, they sit right along the bank of the mighty Mississippi River. The Camp is a local gathering place for friends and family to enjoy good comfort food, watch sports, drink beer and share stories.
The Magnolia Grill
The Magnolia Grill was constructed in 1990 by the Biglane family who is responsible for the preservation of most of the buildings on Silver Street. It was built to look like the saloon that originally occupied the same spot. It has been locally owned and operated ever since. The Magnolia Grill, a favorite eatery of locals and tourists alike. Enjoy a casual dining room with a glassed-in deck & river views serving Gulf seafood, steaks & burgers.
Pig Out BBQ
Swine dinning at it's finest! The best BBQ Natchez has to offer! Smoked to perfection in their custom built pit to ensure every piece of meat we serve brings ALL the flavor!
Natchez Golf Club
Minutes from Historic Downtown Natchez this golfer‘s hidden treasure features a rolling terrain of 6502 yards, covered in flowering Dogwoods, Long Leaf Pines and towering Oaks draped in Spanish Moss. Designed by Seymour Dunn in 1916, with the front nine designed & built by Bryan Ault in 1993. Famous visitors include; Walter Hagen, Sam Snead & Babe Zaharias, all of whom played Duncan Park in the 1920‘s & 30‘s.
Longwood
Longwood is the crown jewel of the historic properties of Natchez and can be toured seven days a week between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 pm (non-summer months) and 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (summer months). Longwood is a “must see” for every visitor as it has a history unlike any other in the area. Tickets are available through Natchez Pilgrimage Tours online at natchezpilgrimage.com or at their office, located at 211 Main Street, Suite B.
Stanton Hall
It will boggle your mind to know that builder, Dr. Frederick Stanton, paid a mere $83,000 to build this opulent, Greek Revival style mansion, which occupies an entire city block. Dr. Stanton was an Irish immigrant and he’d originally named the house Belfast, for obvious reasons. In addition to being a family physician, Stanton was a wealthy planter and cotton merchant. The house was built in 1857 and is noted for its scale, outstanding marble mantles, and large pier mirrors that give the double parlors infinite appeal. For a brief time, the house was home to Stanton College for young ladies and the name was then changed to Stanton Hall. Today the house is owned and maintained by the Pilgrimage Garden Club. You can learn more about Stanton Hall when you take the tour, or as you pass by in a horse-drawn carriage tour. Daily Tours from 9 AM to 3 PM at the top of each hour. The last tour will begin at 3 PM.
Melrose Mansion
One of 13 National Historic Landmarks in Natchez, Melrose is one of the best preserved and most significant historic sites in the entire South. The Greek Revival mansion was constructed circa 1845 for Pennsylvania native and Natchez attorney John T. McMurran. The home is operated by the Natchez National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior, and open daily for tour. Tickets may be purchased at the home. Tours are offered daily.
Rosalie Mansion and Gardens
Rosalie is located on the Mississippi Bluff near the site of the Natchez Indians’ massacre of the French at Fort Rosalie. Completed in 1823, the architectural design of the antebellum home became the prototype for later mansions in Natchez and across the South. The design is cubical in nature with two-story columns supporting both a front portico and a rear full-width gallery. It was the headquarters of the Union Army during the War Between the States. This National Historic Landmark is now owned by the Mississippi State Society DAR. Tours every hour 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Last tour begins at 4:00 p.m.
Natchez Garden Tours
Open for tours year-round, for over 80 years Natchez has opened the doors to some of America’s most exquisite homes and gardens. No matter what time of year you choose to visit this beautiful city on the mighty Mississippi, historic house tours await you. Each home tells its own story, docents at each site will share the rich history of those who lived, worked or visited these heritage sites, while pointing out significant architectural and decorative arts and architectural details. Browse the buildings on the link above and book your Natchez tour online.
Take A Stroll, Self-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
An excellent way to become familiar with Natchez is by touring the historic downtown area on foot. Most walking tours begin at the Bluff Park, the grassy promenade that skirts Broadway and overlooks the River. Pick up your map and Visitors Guide at the Visitor Center located at 640 South Canal Street. Many of the historic sites located on the map are available to stop in and tour year-round, such as the beautifully restored interior of St. Mary Basilica, the historic fountain in Memorial Park just behind St. Mary’s, Magnolia Hall, Stanton Hall, First Presbyterian Church, The House on Ellicotts Hill, and Rosalie Mansion.
Old South Winery
Do you like fruity wine and enjoy a casual atmosphere? Well, you found it at Old South Winery! "The Best in Everything Muscadine" has been the motto since Old South Winery opened in 1979 on property which Dr. Galbreath bought over 60 years ago. Their special Southern grapes are native to the coastal Southeastern USA.
Natchez Brewing Company
Natchez Brewing Company is located at 207 High Street, in historic downtown Natchez, Mississippi. Grown along the banks of a steamboat highway on the Mighty Mississippi. Their heritage is passed on from years of tall tales, river adventures, sandbar fights and campfire stories. Their beer is crafted with a passion for local flavor and a love for tradition.
Night Life: Smoots Grocery
Smoot's Grocery Lounge is located on the corner of Broadway Street and High Street. A restored Juke Joint, Smoot's is in the historical heart of downtown Natchez, overlooking the Mighty Mississippi, facing the riverwalk along the bluff. You may have seen the building (Rosie's Beer Garden) in the film "Get On Up." Smoot’s offers craft beer, liquor, and, of course, live music!
Night Life: Under-The-Hill Saloon
Under-the-Hill Saloon is one of the oldest buildings in the area, and its patrons of yesteryear were cut-throats, prostitutes and thieves. The area known as Natchez Under-the-Hill, was once a thriving port where cotton was loaded onto paddle-wheelers and shipped North to textile mills for processing. The saloon offers live music on weekends, and occasionally during the week as well. Grab a seat in the rocker on the front porch and catch a magnificent Mississippi River sunset during your visit.