Natchez, Mississippi

INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE

Natchez, Mississippi HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR

Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in Natchez listed below at no cost. With its elegant mansions and storied past, you can’t go wrong with any stop in Natchez!

MAGNOLIA HALL

This Greek Revival Mansion was built in 1858. The house was built before the breakout of the Civil War in town but did suffer some damage – a cannon ball was launched into their kitchen! It is now fully restored – the main floor offers a showcase of many antiques and furnishings and the upper floors offer a costume collection located in the Historic Clothing Museum.

STANTON HALL

Irish immigrant and cotton merchant Frederick Stanton built this Palatial Greek Revival mansion in 1857. It was appraised at $83,000 during that period, even before it was furnished. Take a 30-minute tour of the house – which takes up the entire block and is fully furnished.

THE OLD SOUTH TRADING POST

Be sure to bring your taste buds to this unique stop! Sample Southern muscadine juice, dips, salsas and more, all while you browse the huge assortment of items for sale. There’s a great treat or souvenir for everyone here.

MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE

This museum delves into 300 years of African American history, spanning four lifetimes from Colonial and Cotton Kingdom Natchez to the Reconstruction and the Civil Rights Movements. As you explore this creative portrayal of the true African American story, history unfolds to reveal Natchez in a light that is shown nowhere else.

NATCHEZ VISITOR’S CENTER

Stop here to learn more about this historic town. This building contains informative displays, knowledgeable staff, a scale model of Natchez and a gift shop.

ROSALIE MANSION

This magnificent mansion, an outstanding example of Federal style architecture, was built by a wealthy cotton planter in 1823. The Mississippi State Society Daughters of the American Revolution have since gained ownership and have been maintaining the house and grounds since 1938.

Natchez Premium Experience THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

HIGHLIGHTS

CHOOSE AN ATV OR SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE

Prepare to make memories and have the time of your life at Great River Outdoors. This premium experience is designed for those both young and young at heart. Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to trek the Mississippi countryside in your all-terrain-vehicle. The two-person ATV is great for couples, but for those adventure seekers wishing for a solo ride, a oneperson ATV is also available.

SAFETY TRAINING & ORIENTATION AT DOUBLE C RANCH

This expedition will bring us to Double C Ranch, where you will saddle up to your very own all-terrain-vehicle. Our local guide, who knows this wilderness like the back of his hand, will debrief your group with safety tips, riding instructions, and distribute helmets, gloves and goggles.

ATV RIDING

Once everyone is up to speed, it’s full throttle forward! Rest assured, our guide will only move as fast – or as slow – as you are comfortable, if you can drive a car you can drive an ATV! Conquer the landscape, weave between landmarks and keep a keen eye out for wildlife as we journey through the scenic Mississippi landscapes. Our guide will be certain to point out any notable critters and foliage as we pass by and teach you a few things about animal tracking and calling to boot.

PARTICIPATE IN LASSO & TOMAHAWK THROWING

After a breathtaking ride through the nature reserve, the group will slow to a halt to begin the next phase of your outdoor adventure. Watch in awe as our talented guide shows off his skills of the trade during live tomahawk throwing, bullwhip popping, and lasso throwing demonstrations. After some pointers on form and technique, allow your inner-lumberjack to shine as you give the art a try! Grab a rope and attempt to loop the target in the distance – or grab a tomahawk and see if you can stick a bullseye!

HALF-DAY $249

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. RESERVE TODAY!

Natchez Premium Experience HOME HOSTED VISIT WITH GINGER AND JAMES HIGHLIGHTS

BE A GUEST AT THE TOWERS

Step off the motorcoach and in to the lavish parlors of this stunning home as owners James and Ginger Hyland offer a warm southern welcome. As you’re invited inside, Ginger will share the history behind her lovely home and how the pair have helped restore The Towers to its original glory.

EXPERIENCE THE TOWERS

Silks, antique lace sheers and magnificent draperies adorn the walls of The Towers, but unlike most historical homes, there are no roped-off rooms here. This is a one-of-a-kind experience where you’ll be free to explore the home as if you were a member of the Hyland family.

SOAK IN THE AMBIANCE ON THE BACK PORCH

Sip on refreshing mint-infused champagne and soak in the beauty of the perfectly maintained statued garden, while Ginger — the daughter of Lawrence A. Hyland, president of Hughes Aircraft Company and one of the men credited with the invention of radar — will share impressive tales of her past growing up in California, including accompanying her parents to Hollywood parties.

SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD TASTING

You will then have the opportunity to sit down with Ginger and James to enjoy a delightful taste of southern comfort food prepared by their personal chef, such as fried chicken, grits and biscuits. After a champagne toast, your visit will come to an end, as you bid farewell to your new southern friends.

HALF-DAY $99

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. RESERVE TODAY!

Natchez Premium Experience THE STORY OF COTTON IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH HIGHLIGHTS

EXPERIENCE FROGMORE PLANTATION & LONGWOOD MANSION

Cross the river to Louisiana and visit historic Frogmore Plantation, designated a “Must See Site” by Rand McNally. Frogmore is the only historic yet modern, 1800-acre working cotton plantation in the South. Feel the historic nature of the plantation as we explore the grounds. See how Frogmore both pays respect to the hardships of the past and embraces the technology of the future. At Longwood Mansion, Natchez’s number one attraction, discover a tale of grand imagination and broken dreams. Step inside this intriguing piece of history, left unfinished after bankruptcy and war struck Longwood’s once wealthy plantation owner.

MUSIC FILLS THE AIR

Take a seat on an original pew in an 1800s African-American plantation church, as the mistress of Frogmore takes the audience back in time. Listen as music fills the air with the “secret songs” performed by local musicians. Then, continue the experience exploring authentically furnished slave cabins and cotton fields.

FROGMORE GIN BUILDING & GIFT SHOP

Enjoy some free time exploring the old Gin Building where you can see the process of cotton being de-seeded. Or visit the gift shop to find a perfect souvenir.

LONGWOOD MANSION - A MOST UNIQUE LEGEND

A visit to Longwood will complete the “Story of Cotton,” with a glimpse into the devastation caused by war and a changing America. Also known as “Nutt’s Folly,” Longwood remains beautifully unfinished and stands symbolically in representation of the last burst of Southern opulence — a reminder of a time before war brought the cotton baron’s dominance to an end.

HALF-DAY $79

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. RESERVE TODAY!

HIGHLIGHTS

NATURE IS CALLING!

Enjoy a relaxing guided kayaking tour through the still waters of Mississippi. Embrace breaths of fresh air filled with aromas of the surrounding trees and tall grasses as you make your way through the scenic waters that will make you think you’ve paddled your way into an artist’s vibrant painting.

SOAK IN THE INCREDIBLE BEAUTY

As you glide your way through nature, your local guide with over 30 years of experience as a naturalist will provide details on the local wildlife and the creatures who inhabit the area. Keep a keen eye out and you’re likely to spot animals such as great blue herons, egrets, cormorants, ibis, ospreys and red-winged black birds. You might even hear the splash of a jumping fish!

Note: All equipment is provided, including life jackets, dry bags, sunscreen and water. Your feet and legs are likely to get wet. Please wear clothes and footwear that you don’t mind getting wet or dirty such as sandals or tennis shoes.

HALF-DAY $79

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. RESERVE TODAY!