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With Valentine's Day around the corner and the first hints of spring warming the edge of the Gulf South air, it's a great time to plan for you and your sweetheart to escape into a little Southern comfort, and it's hard to imagine a more enchanting place to spend some quality time together than Natchez, Mississippi.
In the spirit of hospitality, Natchez truly outdoes itself when it comes to overnight accommodations—a central consideration when planning an intimate weekend for two. Whether you're checking into one of Natchez's renowned antebellum homes such as the Monmouth Historic Inn, a stunning bed and breakfast such as the 1835 Oak Hill Inn, or an elegantly comfortable downtown hotel such as the Natchez Grand, you won't find a better setting for sweet dreams.
While it might be tempting to spend your whole stay snuggled up in your room with your sweetie, what's a romantic getaway without getting out on the town a little? Luckily, Natchez has plenty of opportunities perfect for a date night. Stroll hand in hand down the storied streets or cozy up in a horse and carriage tour and take in over three hundred years of history. Sweet tooth? Indulge with a couple bites of Darby's Famous Fudge or a tasting for two of muscadine wine from Old South Winery. Spend the evening lingering over an elegant candlelit dinner or fuel up with a savory plate of soul food to dance the night away to live local music.
Of course, Natchez can play host to much more than a weekend away for a lovestruck couple. As one of the South's premier wedding destinations, the city is home to everything you could want to make your story a fairytale, whether you're dreaming of a grand gala on plantation grounds or intimate “I Do”s against the sunset on Mississippi River bluffs. Wedding planning, custom cakes, coordinated bouquets, emergency spa days—no matter what you need (or forgot you needed), Natchez is home to local wedding professionals who make your big day a personal priority. After all, you don't need to be focused on anything besides happily ever after.
Prepare to fall in love all over again with this charming little enclave on the Mighty Mississippi. Need help planning your trip? Check out visitnatchez.org for event listings, local attractions, accommodations, and more.
