Natchez is your passport to a timeless realm that stirs the imagination with the Mississippi River, sprawling plantations, majestic townhouses, intimate gardens, colorful riverboats, celebrated restaurants, splashy special events and exquisite bed-and-breakfasts in a magnificent setting of lush natural beauty. Natchez has more antebellum houses than any other place in the United States. Nine houses are available for touring daily. During Pilgrimages many more open their doors to visitors. Hundreds more are private homes and not available for touring but still a delight to the eye as you pass by. Downtown not only has spectacular antebellum houses, the business section is largely a phenomenon of late nineteenth century architecture. It is the perfect setting for the antique shops, variety shops, specialty shops, hotel, churches and fabulous restaurants that reside inside their historic walls. Many of the over forty bed and breakfasts found in Natchez are located in or near the downtown area. The semi tropical climate provides a recreational paradise. Golf and tennis aren't seasonal, enjoy them year-round. Hiking and biking trails are some of the best in the country. Fishing ? The Mississippi record for large mouth bas was caught at Natchez State Park.Hunting? Trophy whitetail deer are waiting at Giles Island . And how about life in Natchez? Life in Natchez is simple and easy-going punctuated by year round festivals and celebrations. Whether your looking to relocate, a place to get away from it all, the perfect place to hold your next meeting or convention, or for the ideal business location.