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Natchez Natchez, Mississippi is a beautiful old river city and is the oldest permanent settlement on the Mississippi River, is filled with a myriad of pre-Civil War structures, of which over 500 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Established in 1716, one year before New Orleans, Natchez, Mississippi quickly grew from an obscure French outpost into a bustling river port and cultural center. Today's exquisite mansions and town houses attest to an economy driven almost entirely by cotton, in a city that once boasted an extraordinary number of millionaires. Visitors to Natchez, Mississippi come here for popular historical and cultural events like Spring and Fall Pilgrimage, began in 1932 to showcase the many antebellum homes and gardens. Hot air balloons soar high above the city at the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race, the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration conference focuses on the past as it relates to the present, and casino gaming has rejuvenated what was once the infamous Natchez Landing with unique shops and restaurants. Top Attractions
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