Florence - Tuscumbia Alabama - Natchez Trace
This section of the Natchez Trace is located in the northwest corner of Alabama.
The section spans the area between the Tennessee-Alabama state line (milepost 341.8) and the Alabama-Mississippi state line (milepost 308.9).
Listed below:
milepost 330.2 - Hiking Trail, Top 30 Favorite Site
milepost 327.3 - Restroom, Picnic Area, Old Trace, Top 30 Favorite Site
milepost 320.3 - Old Trace, Indian History
milepost 317.0 - Scenic Overlook, Hiking Trail
Scenery you can see from the road while driving, biking or riding the Florence - Tuscumbia section of the parkway.
Fall Foliage photos of the Florence - Tuscumbia section of the parkway.
Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall (Te-lah-nay's Wall)
Top 30 Favorite Site - The Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall is located just east of the parkway near milepost 338 on Lauderdale County Road 8.
Sacred Way Sanctuary is located 5 miles east of the parkway (exit onto AL Hwy 20 near milepost 336) on Lauderdale County Road 200.
The Rosenbaum House is located 15 miles east of the parkway in downtown Florence, Alabama. Exit the parkway at milepost 336 onto AL Hwy 20 or at milepost 333 onto Laurderdale CR 14.
The W.C. Handy Museum and Library is located 15 miles east of the parkway in downtown Florence, Alabama. Exit the parkway at milepost 336 onto AL Hwy 20 or at milepost 333 onto Laurderdale CR 14.
Pope's Tavern Museum is located 15 miles east of the parkway in downtown Florence, Alabama. Exit the parkway at milepost 336 onto AL Hwy 20 or at milepost 333 onto Laurderdale CR 14.
Helen Keller Birthplace & Home
Helen Keller's birthplace is located in Tuscumbia, Alabama about 19 miles east of the parkway. Exit the parkway at milepost 320 and travel east on US 72.
Alabama Highway 20 (milepost 336):
- Southern Farm Table Restaurant & Bakery - Farm to table restaurant open on weekends only.
in Waterloo via Lauderdale CR 14 exit:
- The Jailhouse Joint - Diner's menu and decor feature a jailhouse theme.
in Florence via AL Hwy 20 or Lauderdale CR 14 exit:
- Rosie’s Mexican Cantina - Serving honest, handmade Tex-Mex favorites as well as unique house specialties.
- Ricatoni's Italian Grille - Classic Italian dishes including pizzas cooked in a wood-burning oven.
- Odette - Restaurant serving elevated American fare with southern and international influences.
- City Hardware - Restaurant serving American Cuisine with a Southern Accent.
- Yumm - Restaurant serves authentic Thai dishes, from mild to spicy that are complimented by sushi..
US Highway 72 (milepost 320):
- JJ's Restaurant - Country diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Rattlesnake Saloon - Watering hole and unique dining under the rock.
Exit the Trace at milepost 320 onto US Highway 72 and travel east 19 miles.
Exit the parkway near milepost 336 onto Alabama Highway 20 OR near milepost 333 onto Lauderdale County Road 14 and travel east 15 miles to Florence.
- Lauderdale County 10 - milepost 341
- Lauderdale County 8 - milepost 338
- Alabama Highway 20 - milepost 336 - Florence
- Lauderdale County Road 14 - milepost 331.5 - Waterloo | Florence
- Colbert County 21 - milepost 326 - Cherokee
- US Highway 72 - milepost 320 - Corinth, MS | Iuka, MS | Cherokee | Tuscumbia - Food & Gas nearby
- The Miracle Worker Play Tuscumbia - early June thru early July
- Helen Keller Festival Tuscumbia - June
- WC Handy Music Festival Florence - late July
- WC Handy Festival Three State Bike Ride Florence - late July
- Coondog Graveyard Labor Day Celebration Tuscumbia - Labor Day
- OKA KAPASSA – Return to Cold Water - Native American Festival Tuscumbia - September