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Known for its antebellum homes and haunted history, this Mississippi River city has another side to reveal.
In Natchez, Mississippi, even the surrounding landscape beckons you toward a storied past.
Credit: Robbie Caponetto
Roads cut canyons through red-dirt forests that eventually arrive at the city’s famous bluffs.
All along the way, oak limbs are spread wide.
Welcome to the oldest town along the Mississippi River.
Grab a stool at the Under The Hill Saloon, a historic dive bar.Credit: Robbie Caponetto
It’s one of ourfavorite Mississippi townsto visit.
Here’s our list of things to do on your trip to Natchez.
Head to this local gathering place to watch sports or see riverboats cruise by.
The Camp Restaurant offers Southern-Cajun flavors and serves burgers topped with fried onions.Credit: Robbie Caponetto
The ideal fuel for ambling can be found atSteampunk Coffee Roasters.
Now this tin-sided shotgun shack has been updated and lined with salvaged wood.
Order a dozen homemade donuts to enjoy on the patio.
Start your morning at Steampunk Coffee Roasters with a pour-over or espresso in an old brick building.Credit: Robbie Caponetto
But it’s still unfinished.
Construction, which began in 1860, was cut short by the Civil War the following year.
Seeing its grand interior unvarnished only underscores the original owner’s ambitions for this palatial home.
Lisa and Patrick Miller own the Natchez Brewing Company.Credit: Robbie Caponetto
It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.
Afterward, head for Restaurant 1818, where a white-tablecloth dinner is served in the mansion’s old parlors.
The Greek Revival Home features a large front porch and private dining for candlelight dinners.
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choicehotels.com/mississippi/natchez/ascend-hotels/ms365, 130 John R. Junkin Drive, Natchez, MS 39120
Tuscan Columns of Rosalie Mansion, Natchez, Mississippi.Credit: Tim Graham/Getty Images (cropped)
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