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This special version of the Southern Natchez Trace
bicycle tour incorporates the very best accommodations and dining that southern Mississippi
has to offer and is designed to showcase the
Great Mississippi Balloon Race. We start in the capital of
Jackson, Mississippi and traverse the historic Natchez Trace
to the beautiful city of Natchez, MS. Our journey will see us staying
in magnificent Antebellum mansions, dining on
classic southern cuisine, cycling some the
South's most beautiful stretches of road and
participating in one of the most scenic events
in the South.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - The Capital City of Mississippi
After settling into your room
at the historic Old Capital Inn we get
together in the early evening for an informal greeting where we will go over the
trip itinerary before heading to dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in Jackson, MS..
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Cycle around the
Beautiful Ross Barnett Reservoir
After a delicious full southern breakfast served at our inn we take a short shuttle to the Natchez Trace where we
will embark on a very scenic ride around the
Ross Barnett Reservoir. After arriving back at
the Old Capital Inn we will have the
opportunity of taking in some of the many
historic sights in downtown Jackson.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: options ranging from 25+ to 40+ miles
Day 3 - Natchez Trace
Today we depart Jackson in route to Natchez,
MS. We will break the route to Natchez in to
two days of cycling. Day one will see us
cycling to Port Gibson where we will
possibly take in some of the historic sights
in this community. After a brief shuttle to
the beautiful Historic Natchez Inn we will
enjoy a moment of relaxation before setting
out to the premier event of the Balloon
Race, the Glow. After this beautiful
and exciting event we will venture into town
for a wonderful meal.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: options ranging from 25+ to 50+ miles
Day 4 - The Completion
of the Natchez Trace
Today we will complete our
cycling journey along the Natchez Trace. There
are several options for additional touring
along the way, including a loop that goes by
some off the path plantations. Today's
activities will also include watching the
Balloon Race competitors pit their
navigational skills against each other.
Tonight we will share a celebratory meal at
one of Natchez's many fine downtown
restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: options ranging from 25+ to 50+ miles
Day 5 - Shuttle Back to
Jackson, MS
After a relaxing breakfast we
will say goodbye to our hosts and shuttle back
to the origination point. Depending on the
departure schedule of our guests and the event
schedule of the Balloon Race we may catch
one last glimpse of this beautiful event. The shuttle will
take approximately two hours which will give you plenty of time to reflect on the experiences of the past few days with your new found friends.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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