Natchez's temperate climate, natural surrounding beauty, and plethora of parks makes outdoor sporting activities are great part of your stay.

Tours of the city and getting history are an integrated part of the National Park services where visitors can get outdoor and active.

Delving into the city's history is easily and enjoyably done by visiting the many historic sites. For starters you can head to the Natchez Trace Parkway which is now a scenic highway marking an Indian trail of the Natchez tribe and runs 444 miles. Today visitors enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, horseback-riding, and more in this trail from the past. The park has swimming facilities and many nature paths. The Natchez National Historic Park  combines the city's old forts such as the original Fort Rosalie and commemorates the original plot of Natchez and is a great place to be on your feet all day. Pilgrimage tours are another popular way to soak up the area history while on your feet. For more information visit NatchezPilgrimageTours.com.

There are three golf courses in Natchez, one is semi-private and the others public: