Natchez Trace Parkway: Tennessee & Alabama GPS Audio Driving Tour
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Explore the beauty of Tennessee and northern Alabama from the Natchez Trace Parkway with this self-guided driving tour. Traverse this unique national park on a 134-mile journey from Natchez, to Nashville, Tennessee. Discover natural, cultural, and historic sites along the way, all part of a road trip you won’t soon forget. Drive in either direction and immerse yourself in the untouched beauty and rich stories of the American South. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Your experience
Stop 1
I'm going to guess that we've heard of Frank Lloyd Wright who is recognized as being one of the country’s greatest architects Note: The tour is over 134 miles long, with more than 95+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Stop 2
While many people tend to associate complex, ancient societies with the Egyptian pyramids and Mexico's Mayan temples, there were thriving cultures from that era right here, too.
Stop 3
People in Muscle Shoals like to say that music is in the water there. The area was the birthplace of W. C. Handy, known as “The Father of the Blues.” His home is one of the area’s attractions. Sun Studio and Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, also known as “The Father of Rock and Roll,” was born in Florence, just across the river.
Stop 4
There's a gem of a spring up ahead and it's well worth seeing. It's along the Rock Spring Nature Trail. We can do a short half-mile loop walking trail to a bubbling spring.
Stop 5
To see their camping site, which by all admissions doesn't comprise much more than a small sign at the historical marker, turn left off the parkway at county road 14 after this small bridge. Otherwise, let's continue driving.
Stop 6
The late Tom Hendrix spent more than 30 years building what has become the largest unmortared wall in the country. The mile-long wall is a monument to Hendrix’s great-great grandmother, Te-lah-nay, and her journey on the Trail of Tears.
Stop 7
The Florence Mound and hundreds of others across the Southeast were part of cultural centers where people lived, traded across vast networks and buried their dead. The Florence Mound measures 145 feet by 95 feet near its top.
Stop 8
I think this is the first time I'm mentioning fishing on the Trace. Is that our kind of thing? Did you pack rods and reels? If so, we can side trip three miles east to Laurel Hill Lake. This state-managed lake is one of several in Tennessee specifically designed for anglers.
Stop 9
The Meriwether Lewis Campground, one of just three campgrounds on the Parkway itself—the other two are Rocky Springs and Jeff Busby —and the only one in Tennessee. The good news is, there are no fees to camp here.
Stop 10
The first parking area we'll see will be on our right and it's for Fall Hollow - a small waterfall. We barely have to take 10 steps from our car to see it. Jackson Falls coming up later is more impressive, but Fall Hollow is still worth a quick stop.
Stop 11
Technically, Devil’s Backbone State Natural Area is a park adjacent to the Trace, not actually on it. But, hey that's just a detail. What's important is that it's a good place to take a pretty, moderate-effort hike through the woods without a lot of other people around. It's especially interesting for the diversity of plant life.
Stop 12
I want to tell you about Jackson Falls now so we have some time to think about if we want to make the stop to see it. Before we get to it, we will pass She Boss Place, have an option to stop and see a tobacco farm and do an Old Trace Walk. Following that are beautiful views from Bakers Bluff.
What’s included
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
Not included
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting and pickup
Begin from Bear Creek Mound, Natchez Trace Pkwy, Tishomingo, MS. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT ROUTE UPDATE: Due to construction on Natchez Trace Parkway, the tour route has been updated. The Double Arch Bridge is closed from April 2026 through May 2027, and a signed detour is in place. Check the latest official road conditions before your visit.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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