Natchez, Mississippi

Pros: Sights, history, photo ops, and food
Cons: Hot & Humid in the summer

The Natchez area has been continuously inhabited for more than a two thousand years, first by pre-historic Native American peoples and then by the moundbuilding Natchez Indians.

A Spaniard named Hernando De Soto was probably the first...

Pros: An outstanding collection of antebellum buildings survives in this little river city
Cons: Natchez may not appeal to everyone, limited access without an automobile

Having spent a part of my youth in Natchez, I'll always have a place in my heart for this beguiling little river city. Natchez sits high on a bluff above the roiling, muddy, Mississippi River. The city above was always removed in many senses from the ...

Pros: Guides tell you about the homes, places to eat, and places to stay.
Cons: none

Natchez is a great place to visit. For some, it may seem a little to slow, but that's how it's meant to be. If you want to relax, this is the place to go. One pointer to have the best vacation ever, take your watch off and don't worry about time. The ...