Explore the Natchez Trace Parkway with a self-guided audio tour. Discover historic sites and natural beauty on a 444-mile journey.
Explore the Natchez Trace Parkway with a self-guided audio tour. Discover historic sites and natural beauty on a 444-mile journey.
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Frank Lloyd Wright - Rosenbaum House Museum - Frank Lloyd Wright is widely acknowledged as one of the nation’s most esteemed architects.
Note: The tour spans over 134 miles, featuring more than 95 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
Purchase once and enjoy access for a full year! Perfect for extended visits and return…
- Frank Lloyd Wright - Rosenbaum House Museum - Frank Lloyd Wright is widely acknowledged as one of the nation’s most esteemed architects.
Note: The tour spans over 134 miles, featuring more than 95 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
Purchase once and enjoy access for a full year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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Florence - While many often link ancient, complex societies with the Egyptian pyramids and Mexico’s Mayan temples, there were flourishing cultures from that era right here as well.
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Muscle Shoals - Residents of Muscle Shoals often say that music flows through the water there. The area is the birthplace of W. C. Handy, celebrated as “The Father of the Blues.” His home is a notable attraction. Sun Studio and Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, also known as “The Father of Rock and Roll,” was born in Florence, just across the river.
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Rock Springs Nature Trail - Ahead lies a delightful spring worth visiting, located along the Rock Spring Nature Trail. A short half-mile loop walking trail leads to a bubbling spring.
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Wilson’s Headquarters & Camp Historical Marker - To view their campsite, which consists of a small sign at the historical marker, turn left off the parkway at county road 14 after the small bridge. Otherwise, continue driving.
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Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall - The late Tom Hendrix dedicated over 30 years to constructing what is now the largest unmortared wall in the country. The mile-long wall honors Hendrix’s great-great-grandmother, Te-lah-nay, and her journey on the Trail of Tears.
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Florence Indian Mound and Museum - The Florence Mound, along with hundreds of others across the Southeast, served as cultural centers where people lived, traded across vast networks, and buried their dead. The Florence Mound measures 145 feet by 95 feet at its top.
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Laurel Hill Lake - This might be the first mention of fishing on the Trace. Is that of interest? If rods and reels are packed, a side trip three miles east to Laurel Hill Lake is possible. This state-managed lake in Tennessee is specifically designed for anglers.
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Meriwether Lewis Campground- Natchez Trace - The Meriwether Lewis Campground is one of only three campgrounds on the Parkway itself—the others being Rocky Springs and Jeff Busby—and the only one in Tennessee. Fortunately, there are no fees to camp here.
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Swan View Overlook - The first parking area on the right is for Fall Hollow - a small waterfall. Just a few steps from the car reveal it. Jackson Falls, coming up later, is more impressive, but Fall Hollow is still worth a brief stop.
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Devils Backbone Road - Technically, Devil’s Backbone State Natural Area is a park adjacent to the Trace, not directly on it. However, it’s a great spot for a scenic, moderate hike through the woods with minimal crowds. The diversity of plant life is particularly fascinating.
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Jackson Falls - Information about Jackson Falls is shared now to allow time to decide on a visit. Before reaching it, She Boss Place, a tobacco farm, and an Old Trace Walk are options. Following these are stunning views from Bakers Bluff.
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Water Valley Overlook - This location offers a roughly 180-degree view across Water Valley, showcasing pastoral Tennessee with rolling hills, farms, and ponds. The view is typically well-maintained, rarely obscured by brush. It’s a popular spot for stargazing or observing astronomical events like meteor showers.
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Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage - President Andrew Jackson has been mentioned a few times. He remains one of the country’s most polarizing historical figures, especially in the South.
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Garrison Creek Trailhead - In the early 19th century, the forest here gave way to an army post, hence the name, where U.S. military troops were stationed to guard against Native Americans defending their ancestral land.
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Leipers Fork - For those unfamiliar with Nashville, it might be surprising to learn that some major celebrities choose to reside in the charming, small town of Leiper’s Fork.
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The Music of Nashville - Nashville is famously known as Music City, and for good reason. With over 180 music venues, Nashville offers the chance to enjoy live music every night, including at the iconic Bluebird Cafe.
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The Loveless Cafe - If all this sightseeing has worked up an appetite, a Nashville culinary icon awaits. Just east of where the Trace ends and meets highway 100 is the legendary Loveless Cafe. It’s been a staple for Trace travelers for over 70 years, ever since Anne and Lon Loveless opened their restaurant in 1951.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Embark on a self-guided driving tour along the Tennessee and Alabama sections of the Natchez Trace Parkway. This unique national park offers a 444-mile journey from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee, along a historic route. Experience natural, cultural, and historical landmarks without commercial interruptions. Travel in either direction and…
Embark on a self-guided driving tour along the Tennessee and Alabama sections of the Natchez Trace Parkway. This unique national park offers a 444-mile journey from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee, along a historic route. Experience natural, cultural, and historical landmarks without commercial interruptions. Travel in either direction and enjoy the pristine beauty and rich history of the American South.
Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!
After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
Buy once and use it for a whole year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.