Natchez is the oldest settlement on the
Mississippi River. Founded in 1716 it has survived the yellow fever epidemics
of the 1850s, the Civil War, the Depression, and the devastating boll weevil.
Natchez itself is a museum of
architectural and American history. There are over 400 Antebellum (pre-Civil
War) structures in the Natchez area. The downtown area is largely a mixture of
grand mansions built by the rich planters of the era when King Cotton ruled
and the architecture created by the merchants of the turn of the early
twentieth century.
Centuries-old oak and magnolia trees
grow throughout the city. In the spring azaleas, wisteria, dogwood are
found in abundance. Gardenias and Magnolias show-off in the early summer and
crepe myrtles lined city street with pink, white, lavender, and red blooms
from June through early Autumn.
First-class accommodations and
world-class dining can easily be found within convenient distance of almost
all attractions and the-state-of-the-art Natchez Convention Center Complex.
Natchez is a compelling little city.
Its' charm and hospitality are legendary. It is a great place to visit. Just
make sure you give yourself enough time to explore everything! And even when
you think you have, your going to discover that one trip to Natchez is never
enough.
For more information on Natchez contact the Natchez
Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1.800.647.6724 or go to the city's website
at
www.visitnatchez.com. Also, you can contact Natchez Pilgrimage
Tours at 800.647.6742 or visit their website at
www.natchezpilgrimage.com.
