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With so much to see and do along the Natchez Trace Parkway, you’ll appreciate these insanely helpful tips for what to see and when. If you’ve only got a short amount of time, these are the “must do” things to put on your list.

Where To Find Supplies & Food On The Natchez Trace Parkway: Print This Reference Guide

I would encourage you to print out this 'cheat sheet' and keep it when you when you visit the Natchez Trace Parkway. It's a handy reference guide listing all of the main locations where you can get food and supplies along the Trace.

Highway 50 Gas, Stores & Food Near The Natchez Trace Parkway Exit

Following are some of the gas stations, convenience stores and restaurants that you'll find if you exit the Natchez Trace Parkway at milemarker 408 near Centerville and turn left (east) or right (west) onto Highway 50.

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Highway 412 Gas, Food & Stores Near The Natchez Trace Parkway Exit

There aren't many modern conveniences at this exit...just a couple of gas stations and a handful of places to eat. And you have to drive a few miles to get to them!

Natchez Trace Hiking Near Nashville TN: Why We Like The Old Trace Hiking Trail At Milemarker 426.3 + Photos

Details & photos of our favorite Natchez Trace hiking trail near Nashville TN. The Old Trace trail is located at milemarker 426.3 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Plus, my experience with ticks & Lyme Disease in Tennessee, tips for removing ticks from your body (and from your dog!) and how to prevent tick bites in the first place.

Horseback Riding Natchez Trace Parkway

I was enjoying a leisurely day at the Natchez Trace Parkway with my dog yesterday, when I had a brief conversation with Chris Moore who was horseback riding on her horse, Molly.

See Why Garrison Creek Is My Favorite Place On The Natchez Trace Parkway

My all-time favorite part about the Garrison Creek area on the Natchez Trace Parkway is the creekside picnic benches, horse corrals or posts, and a shallow creek that's fun for kids -- and dogs -- to play in on a hot summer day!

Natchez Trace Parkway Geocaching

Apparently there is some controversy as to whether or not caches can be placed on property within the Natchez Trace Parkway or not. Technically, state parks are fair game, and are NOT off limits for geocaching. Whereas, national parks are, in fact, OFF LIMITS for geocaching. There is currently only one cache hidden along the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Highway 7 Gas, Stores & Food Near The Natchez Trace Parkway Exit

Looking for amenities around Highway 7 off the Natchez Trace Parkway? You have a variety of choices in the nearby towns of Centerville, Bon Aqua, Santa Fe, Fly, Primm Springs.

Highway 100 Gas, Food & Stores Near The Natchez Trace Parkway Exit

Here are some of the gas stations, convenience stores and restaurants that you'll find if you exit the Natchez Trace Parkway at milemarker 444 and turn left (west) or right (east) onto Highway 100.