Mississippi: Natchez

Score: 70

"A historically important antebellum river port."

"A fantastic architectural heritage, and the stories are there (from all cultures) to back it up. Stories of diversity need to be emphasized more, but the right mix of partners is attempting to do just that."

"Great historic resources and great poverty. Downtown is very depressed despite a tremendous stock of historic buildings. There are two Natchezes: the Natchez of great historic mansions and the Natchez of rundown housing and vacant storefronts."