Natchez, Mississippi

(I’m really going to start blogging more frequently about my travels. I’ve already missed mentioning some cool trips over the past several months, and everybody loves a good travel post! Right? Right? Ya… you do.)

So I was fortunate enough to spend Valentine’s Day discovering the lovely town of Natchez, Mississippi, where antebellum elegance and warm Southern charm combine to create a relaxing, romantic atmosphere. Whether admiring the mighty Mississippi, wandering the silently sprawling grounds of peacefully preserved plantations, or sitting down for some catfish and crab cake, Natchez is an enchanted place.

Eat:

• Magnolia Grill, “under the hill”, and looking out over the Mississippi from a lovely enclosed deck. Try the grilled shrimp with the Beringer White Zin, topped off with a slice of chocolate pecan pie.
• Mammy’s Cupboard, a restaurant built into a 28-foot tall wooden woman, only open for lunch, and not on Sundays. Didn’t actually get a chance to eat here… but it’s supposedly amazing, especially the desserts.

See:

• Take your pick of tours of the numerous plantations and antebellum mansions adorning the town and nearby area. Be sure to walk around both inside and out, to appreciate both the opulent interiors and the magnificent grounds.
• The Mississippi – you can’t miss it (it’s a big river…), but you can’t forget it either. Maybe you’ll be inspired to write the next Great American Novel?

Do:

• Go out dancing, enjoy some live Southern rock. Various bars in downtown area to suit your fancy.
• Imagine yourself in Gone With the Wind (”As God is my witness, I’ll never be hungry again.”)
• Walk along a boardwalk, holding hands, under the shade of stately oak trees (works best when you’re not travelling alone).

Don’t Do:

• Gamble on the casino river boats. How trashy can you be? (Apologies to people who enjoy gambling on casino river boats. But seriously, go to Vegas instead…)

so full of love and hope