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    One Day Natchez Trace Road Trip

    One Day Natchez Trace Road Trip
    Starts from

    Nashville

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    7

    Duration

    10 hrs 5 min

    Length

    117 mi

    Route details

    Starts from

    Nashville

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    10 hrs 5 min

    Length

    117 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
    • Unusual Locations
    • Gastronomy
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    Laura Brown

    Laura Brown

    Travel Expert

    • Try the biscuits at Loveless Cafe.
    • Drive by the great historical sights.
    • Have a stroll around the picturesque landscapes.
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    The Natchez Trace is a scenic byway that follows 444 miles from Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi. It goes along an old travel corridor used in early American history by Native Americans, European settlers, soldiers, and other groups. It is a gorgeous drive, with plenty to see and do. This route has all the best stops that you can do in one day, including two meals at some of Tennessee's best restaurants.
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    Categories

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
    • Unusual Locations
    • Gastronomy
    The Natchez Trace is a scenic byway that follows 444 miles from Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi. It goes along an old travel corridor used in early American history by Native Americans, European settlers, soldiers, and other groups. It is a gorgeous drive, with plenty to see and do. This route has all the best stops that you can do in one day, including two meals at some of Tennessee's best restaurants.
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    Laura Brown

    Laura Brown

    Travel Expert

    • Try the biscuits at Loveless Cafe.
    • Drive by the great historical sights.
    • Have a stroll around the picturesque landscapes.
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    Day Itinerary

    7 Activities
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    Day 1

    117 mi

    Driving by the Natchez Trace

    The Natchez Trace is steeped in history, and there are frequent stops along the way that have been preserved from the 1800s.
    Make sure you pack bug spray and hiking boots!
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    09:351 hr 30 min

    The Loveless Cafe

    On your way out of Nashville, stop for breakfast at the world famous Loveless Cafe, which opened in 1951 and has been named to a whole bunch of "best restaurants in the South" lists. This country restaurant is famous for its homemade biscuits, which Southern Living called "good enough to sing about."
    Be warned: you will eat too much.
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    5.1 mi
    10 min
    11:151 hr

    Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge

    Make sure to stop for a quick glance of the landscape at the Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge, which offers an amazing view of local Williamson County. It's won several awards for its architecture and design. This is a great place to snap a sunrise or sunset photo.
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    32.5 mi
    50 min
    13:1545 min

    John Gordon House

    The Gordon House used to be one of the grandest homes around, and travelers on the Old Natchez Trace used to use it as a landmark to signify they were nearing the end of the journey. The house was built by Captain John Gordon, who lead a scouting unit during the War of 1812. This is a great stop for a quick hike. Check out the historical sights around the house, but the real gem is a ten-minute hike to the river, where ferries used to come through on their trips south.
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    3.8 mi
    10 min
    14:1045 min

    Jackson Falls

    This hike is 1 mile roundtrip, and features a gorgeous, tall waterfall on the Duck River. It also provides an opportunity to swim in the falls, and the swimming hole is one of Tennessee's hidden gems. This trail is open year round, and most of the trail is paved. Dogs are welcome if leashed.
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    21.2 mi
    30 min
    15:301 hr

    Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant

    Stop for lunch in Hohenwald at the Casa Grande, a traditional southern Mexican restaurant.
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    8 mi
    15 min
    17:0030 min

    Meriwether Lewis Monument

    Located at mile 385.9, this is the burial site of Meriwether Lewis, one half of the famous explorers, Lewis & Clark, who lived in this area. This park even has the original home he lived in the early 1800s. Lewis and Clark led a group of explorers who explored the American West from St. Louis to Oregon.
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    46.3 mi
    1 hr 10 min
    19:001 hr 30 min

    Circa Grill

    As you head back to Nashville, stop for dinner at Circa Grill. Circa is consistently voted one of the best restaurants in Middle Tennessee, and offers creative, upscale Southern fare.
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