The annual Elvis Presley Festival is Aug 4-6 in Tupelo. In addition to seeking information regarding Presley, parkway travelers also stop at the visitor center with questions about American Indians who lived along the old Natchez Trace, Civil War battles fought along the route and famous people who traveled the old Trace, such as Andrew Jackson and Meriwether Lewis. In addition to providing answers about parkway sites, the visitor center includes a theater where travelers can watch a short film about the Natchez Trace. There also are exhibits about the parkway and about Mississippi's history. A walking trail winds through a wooded area adjacent to the visitor center.
Picnic tables are in a shaded area on the lawn.
The visitor center is open daily.