2680 Natchez Trace Parkway 
Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 

Phone 662-680-4025; toll free 1-800-305-7417

Web site: www.nps.gov/natr

Embark on a journey through history with the Natchez Trace Parkway, a National Scenic Trail meticulously preserved by the National Park Service. Stretching 444 miles from Nashville to Natchez, this scenic and historic parkway unveils a tapestry of points of interest and breathtaking vistas.

Indulge in the tranquility of nature at the well-appointed picnic areas and restrooms scattered along the route. The Natchez Trace Parkway invites you to traverse a path rich in both beauty and history, providing a captivating experience for every traveler. Popular stops along the Natchez Trace in the area include: 

• Bear Creek Indian Mound — milepost 308.8 — small ceremonial mound built between 1200 and 1400 AD
• Cave Spring — milepost 308.4 — cave, interpretive sign, and paved walkway
• Tishomingo State Park — milepost 304 — full-service state park and Mississippi’s premier nature preserve
• Tennessee-Tombigbee Overlook — milepost 293.2 — an over­look, picnic area, interpretive signs, and paved walkway
• Pharr Mounds — milepost 286.7 — a 90-acre complex of eight burial mounds built 1,800 to 2,000 years ago. The most important archaeological site in North Mississippi