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Melrose

Melrose-Montebello Parkway, Natchez, MS
601 442 7047
Ranked #7 of 25 attractions in Natchez
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, National Parks
Activities: Leisure education, Hiking
Traveler Description: Melrose is one of many antebellum mansions located in and around Natchez, but it is the only one operated by the National Park Service.  The park... more »
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Twin Cities, MN
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

It might be that we were there during Spring Pilgrammage, but the tour seemed a bit antiseptic, not bad, you just could tell it was a national park guide with memorized lines and not the owner of the house. I'm also somewhat certain that the vertical blinds are not period correct. The house itself is beautiful inside, but the outside... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Our guide was really knowledgeable and told the story of the family who owned and lived in the house - a real story of the deep south of the USA. Go to Melrose House More

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Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Beautiful home. Loved all of the furnishings. Our guide was very nice and knew the history of the home. More

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Wills Point, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

This old mansion is wonderful. The grounds are so pretty with all the old oak trees. There is a restaurant on the grounds. Worth a trip to see this old home. More

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O'Fallon, Missouri
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

This is a great old plantation home to tour and it happened to be free the day we were there. The tour guide was excellent and he was a riot! Be sure to put this home on your agenda. More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Pretty, but once you have seen one antebullum Greek Revival home, you have seen them all. More

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Helsinki, Finland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

NPS is doing some work on the house - but it is open and most interesting. I was disappointed in the grounds - but NPS allowing it to go more toward its original state and many of the original plantings are comming up and showing off original owners plans. Also NPS has researched the grounds and are putting in bed... More

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Hazelhurst, WI USA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

This is what we should be spending money on, not some stupid war(s) that drains our energy, funds, and promotes long term care for our young men and women who selfllishly served. The interpeter rangers were great, yet there were parts of the renovation undone after a year of unbroken funds leading to the contractor pulling out. Go, enjoy, reflect. More

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Midlothian
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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We were limited on time, and we asked at the Visitor's Center, "If you only have time to do one tour, which would you recommend?" Without hesitation, both employees said, "Melrose," and I must say it did not disappoint! Our tour guide was great, the price was very reasonable, and the home and grounds were spectacular. More

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Benton
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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I think the small cypress bog by the driveway was the most beautiful sight of our trip to Natchez. Flanked by ancient tree limbs draped with Spanish Moss, the early morning light lent a purple haze to the setting of pond and cypress knees. It was breathtaking. More

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