8 days in Natchez, Hot Springs & Eureka Springs Itinerary

On the 16th (Sun), pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary Basilica, steep yourself in history at Rosalie Mansion, then contemplate the long history of Stanton Hall, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Natchez City Cemetery.

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Pensacola to Natchez is an approximately 6-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Traveling from Pensacola in April, Natchez is slightly colder at night with lows of 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Hot Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then take in nature's colorful creations at Garvan Woodland Gardens, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Anthony Chapel. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Tue): enjoy breathtaking views from Hot Springs Mountain Tower, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then get your bearings at Fordyce Bathhouse, and finally make a trip to Bathhouse Row.

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You can drive from Natchez to Hot Springs in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in April, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Eureka Springs.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Eureka Springs: Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel (in Bella Vista), Branson (Helicopter Tours, Titanic Museum, &more) and Bentonville (Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art & Frank Lloyd Wright's Bachman-Wilson House). There's much more to do: explore the activities along Table Rock Lake, pause for some photo ops at Christ of the Ozarks, take some stellar pictures from College of the Ozarks, and stop by Eureka Springs Historical Downtown.

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Traveling by car from Hot Springs to Eureka Springs takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, Eureka Springs is a bit cooler than Hot Springs - with highs of 68°F and lows of 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.