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1. What are the primary hotels within 5 minutes of the Downtown Convention Center?

This information is easily obtained from a number of websites, such as Mapquest where you can input the Convention Center address and right click on the convention center identification symbol on the resulting map to request nearby hotels, restaurants, and other facilities.

Some of the closest hotels are:

• The Natchez Grand Hotel is located at 111 Broadway Street, across Canal Street from the Convention Center with a view of the Mississippi River.
• Natchez Manor, an upscale Guest House with music on certain evenings in the bar in the basement, is located at 600 Franklin Street, about 6 blocks east of the Convention Center.
• Isle of Capri Hotel is located at 415 S. Canal Street, featuring access to the Isle of Capri Casino on the Mississippi River.
• Hampton Inn and Suites is located at 623 South Canal Street, near the Visitors Center.Holiday Inn and Suites is located at 639 South Canal Street, near the Visitors Center.
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• The Vue is located at 130 John R. Junkin Drive, across from the Visitors Center between the Mississippi River bridge and the Canal Street intersection. This hotel features The Vue Restaurant and Lounge with striking views of the Mississippi River.
• The Best Western River Inn is located at 10 Grand Soleil Boulevard, across John R. Junkin Drive and between the Mississippi River bridge and the Canal Street intersection, near the Grand Soleil Hotel and The Vue Restaurant and Lounge. This hotel also provides striking views overlooking the Mississippi River and the bridge.

In addition, Natchez, known as the Bed and Breakfast Capital of the South, has many historic bed and breakfast operations in nearby convenient locations, ranging in ambiance from our large colonial and antebellum mansions to smaller, but still substantial, Victorian style homes and town houses.

2. How many hotel rooms are there in the Natchez area?

There are currently 1,200 hotel rooms in the Natchez area. To view a list of accommodations in Natchez please Click Here.

3. What is the most unique antebellum mansion in Natchez?

While many indeed consider Longwood as the most unique antebellum mansion, there are over 100 beautiful antebellum homes in the historic district of Natchez and the surrounding areas. Additionally, there are a number of lovely Victorian-era homes and Craftsman-style homes. Well-maintained gardens can be seen through the area. For more information see our Visit Natchez website."While many indeed consider Longwood as the most unique antebellum mansion, there are over 100 beautiful antebellum homes in the historic district of Natchez and the surrounding areas. Additionally, there are a number of lovely Victorian-era homes and Craftsman-style homes. Well-maintained gardens can be seen through the area.

4. How do I book a convention through the Natchez Convention Center?

To book a convention through the Natchez Convention Center please visit our Visit Natchez website.

5. Is there a city-owned antebellum mansion?

Yes, there is a city-owned antebellum mansion.

Stephen Duncan’s magnificent Auburn Museum and Antebellum Home (ca. 1812) is open to the public. Auburn was designed by architect, Levi Weeks, and built for Lyman Harding, the first Attorney General of Mississippi.

6. What options are available for shopping in Natchez?

The historic district has wonderful shopping for tourists. There is a variety of antique, gift and book shops. Many of the tour homes also have museum gift shops. Natchez also has specialty clothing stores as well as a mall, shopping developments, and gardening, home improvement and farming supply stores.

7. What options are available for restaurants in Natchez?

Natchez has both fine and casual dining, with wide-range pricing. The historic district and the surrounding area are filled with a large variety of choices.