National GeographicJul 16, 2026A Southern road trip through one of the world's best literary landscapesThis literary pilgrimage through Oxford, Jackson, and Natchez reveals the homes, bookstores, and landscapes that shaped generations of American authors.9 things in this storyThe PowerhouseSightOxford, United Statescommunity arts center hosted author eventSquare BooksMarketOxford, United Statesindependent bookstore helped transform Oxford into literary destinationNeilson's Department StoreHotelOxford, United Statesoldest department store in the South, founded in 1839Rowan OakSightOxford, United StatesFaulkner's former home, a Greek Revival houseEudora Welty House and GardenSightJackson, United Statespreserved home of writer Eudora WeltyLemuria BooksMarketJackson, United Statesindependent bookstore serves as gathering place for literary communityMississippi Writers TrailTrailMississippi, United Statesconnects homes, museums, bookstores, archives, and communitiesSquare Books Jr.MarketOxford, United StatesRare Square BooksMarketOxford, United StatesRead the full piece at National Geographic →
Condé Nast TravelerJan 30The New 'Natchez' Documentary Gives a Strange Glimpse of Mississippi Antebellum TourismThe tourism town of Natchez, wrestling with difficult histories, presents a microcosm for the wider United States.16 things in this storyRev's Natchez Country ToursPlaceLeads tours through Jefferson, Claiborne, and Adams CountiesForks of the RoadSightSite of the second largest slave market in the USHolly HedgesSightOwner incorporates stories of enslaved people into toursMelroseAttractionIncredible structure, well-preserved, few owners before parks serviceConcord QuartersHotelBed and breakfast in former slave quarters, archaeological siteNatchez Museum of African American History and CultureMuseumThe museum chronicles the history and culture of African Americans in the southern United States.Midtown GrillRestaurantServes a catfish sandwichRolling River ReloadedRestaurantServes weekend brunchSteampunk Coffee RoastersRestaurantServes espressoNatchez Brewing CompanyPubServes local craft beerThe Malt ShopRestaurantServes old-school ice creamNatchez Balloon FestivalFestivalHappens every OctoberNational Literary and Cinema CelebrationFestivalHappens in FebruaryNatchez Garden ClubPlacePilgrimage Garden ClubPlaceColonial WilliamsburgSightRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
