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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 43 MIN

Natchez, Mississippi: Adventures in History, Culture & Cuisine

from Vacation Station · host Big Blend Radio Network

In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Journey Jukebox" travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans explores the timeless beauty, layered history, and Southern charm of Natchez, one of the oldest settlements along the mighty Mississippi River. From elegant antebellum homes and historic landmarks to river cruises, live music, and memorable culinary experiences, Natchez offers travelers a rich blend of culture and hospitality. Lisa shares stories about the city’s Indigenous heritage, architectural treasures, and pivotal role in early American history, including visits to historic sites like Ellicott's Hill and nearby plantation properties that help tell the complex story of the region’s past. The episode also highlights local museums, Southern cuisine, and the charm of staying at historic inns like the Devereaux Shields House. Whether you're interested in heritage travel, Mississippi River culture, music history, or classic Southern hospitality, Natchez is a destination filled with unforgettable experiences—and a meaningful stop for travelers exploring America’s history ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday. READ LISA'S NATCHEZ TRAVEL ARTICLES: - Discover Beautiful Natchez, Mississippi:  https://playstayeat.com/2023/02/01/discover-beautiful-natchez-mississippi/  - Natchez, MS Restaurants Guide: lhttps://www.foodieflashpacker.com/natchez-ms-restaurants/  - Natchez Mississippi: History, Antebellum Homes & Southern Hospitality: https://writerlisa.com/2025/10/03/natchez-mississippi-history-antebellum-homes-southern-hospitality/  LISA EVANS is a travel writer and photographer, travel advisor, and author of "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die."   More at: - https://writerlisa.com/     - https://www.gosmart.travel/advisors/lisa/evans  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travelsoothesthesoul  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisae_travel  FOLLOW JOURNEY JUKEBOX 🎵 Journey Jukebox Music Playlist on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=71c11c52c77c4596  📖 Journey Jukebox Podcast Magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/JOURNEY-JUKEBOX---2026/#p=1  🎧 New episodes air every 3rd Tuesday at 6pm CST: https://journeyjukebox.podbean.com/ 

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Lisa Evans shares her adventures in Natchez, Mississippi from historic homes, and Mississippi River culture, to music and Southern cuisine.

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In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Journey Jukebox" travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans explores the timeless beauty, layered history, and Southern charm of Natchez, one of the oldest settlements along the mighty Mississippi River....

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