Annual Crepe Myrtle Season

Natchez Celebrates The Blooms–And You’re Invited!

July is peak bloom for Natchez Crepe Myrtles. And no other city in the country can boast the extraordinary display of crepe myrtles blooming like Natchez, Mississippi. This summer, you’re invited to enjoy the scenery and venture out on our FREE self-guided tours for your Natchez Experience during the 2023 Crepe Myrtle Blooming Season.

BLOOM DRIVE MAP

CITY CEMETERY Map

Sip & See Stroll Map

Enjoy These Free Tours All Month Long!

• Sip & See Stroll in Entertainment & Go Cup District:

Worthy of 2 to 3 Visits! Slow down and mosey along through Downtown Natchez to Savor this Experience! Use the google map embedded on the page or click the button to download a pdf.

Sip & See Stroll Map

• Bloom Drive: The Crepe Myrtle Cruise Driving Tour

This tour takes in the magnificent blooms at top gardens and sites beyond the downtown area. Use the google map embedded on the page or click the button to download a pdf.

BLOOM DRIVE Map

• The Crepe Myrtles of Historic Natchez City Cemetery:

Established in 1822, this historical cemetery is simply beautiful. Drive or walk the Natchez City Cemetery and see more than 490 crepe myrtles amidst the mature landscape with an overlook of the city. Download the crepe myrtle map pdf by clicking the button.

The Friends of the Natchez City Cemetery also offers an online audio/video tour, for just $10 for those interested.

CITY CEMETERY Map

Keep Natchez Blooming
Annual Sallie Junkin Ballard Award

Recognizing Outstanding Contribution to the Beautification of Downtown Natchez

Named in memory of native Natchezian, Sallie Junkin Ballard (1926-2017), who orchestrated the effort to make Natchez the “Crepe Myrtle Capital of the World.” Learn when this year’s winners will be announced, see past winners, and learn more about this notable gardner and Southern lady.

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