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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.

Glenrock Picnic Area & Restrooms Get A Facelift

The Glenrock Picnic Area on the Natchez Trace Parkway will be closed to the public until October 2007. Travel along the Parkway itself should not be affected. This comfort station is located at milepost 364 in Wayne County, Tennessee.

Where Are The Natchez Trace Parkway Milemarkers Located?

When you're on the Natchez Trace Parkway, the mile posts which appear at each and every mile of roadway play a very important role in your journey. They indicate how far you've gone, how far you have left to go, and how much longer until you would find gas, food or lodging -- if you needed it.

Highway 46 Gas, Food & Stores Near The Natchez Trace Exit in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee

Following are some of the gas stations, convenience stores and restaurants that you'll find if you exit the Natchez Trace Parkway at milemarker 429 and then turn left (west) or right (east) onto Highway 46.

True Or False? The Natchez Trace Parkway Ends At Milemarker 444

For what it's worth, Milemarker 444 on the Natchez Trace Parkway doesn't exist. I'm not talking about the fact that there is no milepost to mark the location. I'm referring to the fact that there simply isn't enough roadway to accommodate 444 miles on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

More Hidden Gems & Roadside Pull-offs From Franklin to Leipers Fork, TN

My favorite stretch of roadway along the Natchez Trace Parkway is the part that goes from Highway 96 in Franklin to just past Highway 46 exit in Leiper's Fork -- heading South. Here's what you will see as between Franklin and Garrison Creek.

Natchez Trace Parkway Hidden Gems & Roadside Pull-offs – From Nashville To Franklin, TN

Here are some of the 'hidden gems' that can be found along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee. Most of these are not included on the official Natchez Trace Parkway map.

A Sight To See At Milemarker 437: A New Park!

Watch for a new park at milemarker 437 on the Natchez Trace Parkway! They're currently building the ramp that will connect the park to the Natchez Trace Parkway and Highway 96 in Franklin, Tennessee -- Williamson County.

The First (And Last) Gas Station On The Natchez Trace Parkway

Driving along the Natchez Trace Parkway near Nashville, Tennessee? Need gas? Want something to eat or drink? The very first (or very last, depending on which direction you're heading) gas station on the Natchez Trace Parkway is the Shell Station near the intersection of Highway 100 and the Natchez Trace Parkway. Here's everything you want to know...