Play croquet on the lawn and enjoy the Sunday jazz lunch at the historic Monmouth Plantation in Natchez, Mississippi. Restored in explicit detail--down to the color schemes in the guestrooms--Monmouth is the place to be married in the South. Stop by for the fine dining or the gorgeous gardens.
Monmouth Plantation
36 Melrose Ave.
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-5852
monmouthplantation.com
Louisiana features many beautiful antebellum homes, but Nottoway, situated along Louisiana's Great River Road, is the largest. In fact, it's the largest in the entire South. Tours are offered everyday, and special candlelight night tours also can be arranged. Nottoway recently experienced a multimillion dollar renovation, restoring the mansion to the days of its glorious past. Nottoway is also known for the hospitality of the staff and the world class cuisine of its kitchen.
Nottoway
31025 Louisiana Highway 1
White Castle, LA 7078
(866) 527-6884
nottoway.com
The majesty of Oak Alley starts before you even reach the front door. The long pathway leading up to the multi-columned home is lined with gigantic oak trees, shading the path in the dreamiest shadows Louisiana can offer. Oak Alley adds a bit of history to its tour, discussing the Old South and its dark history alongside the beauty of the manor.
Oak Alley Plantation
3645 Highway 18
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-2151
oakalleyplantation.com
Situated in a serene southwest area of Georgia, Pebble Hill prides itself on its tranquility and quiet beauty. Get your money's worth here, as the 77 acres of grounds not only include the magnificent manor house, but also a stable, dog hospital, nurse's station, schoolhouse and more. The quaint charm is obvious from the first sighting of the "Slow Down--I mean it!" sign on the pathway to the home. Beauty, tranquility and family fun are all the goals of Pebble Hill.
Pebble Hill Plantation
1251 U.S. Highway 319 S.
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 226-2344
pebblehill.com
