is located on the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 266.0.
The Natchez Trace Headquarters is located adjacent to the parkway in Tupelo. Information Center, bookstore, exhibits, short movie, restrooms, nature walk and offices.
The visitor center is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
Nearby, is the northern trailhead of the 6 mile-long Blackland Prairie Trail (a segment of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail). You can walk/hike south to the Old Town Overlook site or further south to the Chickasaw Village Site.
northern trailhead of the 6 mile-long Blackland Prairie Trail (Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail)
4 picnic tables, 0 grills
Many events are held at the Parkway Visitor Center including the following monthly events:
- Dulcimer Day - 1st Saturday
- Read with a Ranger - 2nd Saturday
- Junior Ranger Program - 3rd Saturday
- Pioneer Day - 4th Saturday
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