Explore civil-rights history, Gulf Coast scenery and communities with distinctive cultural stories. Combine a focused museum or historic-site visit with time outdoors.
Walk through a district central to the struggle for civil rights. The monument connects places of protest, worship and organizing with stories of people who challenged segregation.
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Alabama s southern tip is a place where even first-time visitors find a connection. Here, you can experience the links between the traditions of the Deep South and a more laid-back island lifestyle, between the wildlife of thousands of acres of preserved lands and a beachfront vacation, and between the gunships of past naval battles and the countless recreational opportunities of the present. Make your own connection from the moment you take in one of the area s exceptional sights. As you journey on the route, see the sun sinking into the warm Gulf of Mexico, the weathered halls of a 150-year-old brick fort, the flutter of a colorful neo-tropical migrant bird, or a fishing boat easing from the dock at sunrise.
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The Natchez Trace Parkway combines a gentle-paced drive with stops that reveal the stories and landscapes of an old travel corridor. Choose a stretch and a few meaningful stops to give the day a sense of place.
Explore this place →Where to stay →Choose a manageable region, then allow time for the main attraction and the places along the way. Check current access and reservations before departure.
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