Melrose, Natchez — Travelrags

Condé Nast TravelerJan 30

The tourism town of Natchez, wrestling with difficult histories, presents a microcosm for the wider United States.

Incredible structure, well-preserved, few owners before parks service

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Rev's Natchez Country ToursPlaceLeads tours through Jefferson, Claiborne, and Adams Counties
Forks of the RoadSightSite of the second largest slave market in the US
Holly HedgesSightOwner incorporates stories of enslaved people into tours
MelroseAttractionIncredible structure, well-preserved, few owners before parks service
Concord QuartersHotelBed and breakfast in former slave quarters, archaeological site
Natchez 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 sandwich
Rolling River ReloadedRestaurantServes weekend brunch
Steampunk Coffee RoastersRestaurantServes espresso
Natchez Brewing CompanyPubServes local craft beer
The Malt ShopRestaurantServes old-school ice cream
Natchez Balloon FestivalFestivalHappens every October
National Literary and Cinema CelebrationFestivalHappens in February
Natchez Garden ClubPlace
Pilgrimage Garden ClubPlace
Colonial WilliamsburgSight

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