Located on the "Mighty Mississippi," Vicksburg is proud of its American and Southern heritage, but it is also a town motivated toward growth and prosperity. Whether you like history, the natural outdoors or bright lights and night life, Vicksburg can offer you a trip to remember. The city's diversity offers exceptional dining and shopping; many historical points of interests including Vicksburg National Military Park and the grand antebellum mansions of the past; exciting games of chance and top notch entertainment in its riverboat casinos, and of course, the "Mighty Mississippi." Best Western Vicksburg Mississippi.
Things to do in Vicksburg
Anchuca
Anchuca is an 1830 Greek revival mansion restored to its original elegance and furnished with period antiques and artifacts. Located at 1010 First East Street. To view please call for appointment. Call 601-661-0111 for more information.
Annabelle
Annabelle is an 1868 Victorian-Italianate mansion furnished with period antiques and family heirlooms. Located in the Historic Garden District at 501 Speed Street. Call 601-638-2000 for more information.
Bethel A.M.E. Church
The Church was established 1864 and was the first African-American Methodist Episcopal church in the state. The original building was the organization site for Mississippi's first African-American Masonic Lodge in 1875 and Campbell College in 1890. Located at 805 Monroe Street. Open by appointment only. Call 601-634-0611 for more information.
Beulah Cemetery
Established in 1884, Beulah is the only African-American cemetery in Vicksburg. Located at Wood at Old Jackson Road. Call 601-638-4287 for more information.
Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum
The museum is housed in the restored 1890 building where Coca-Cola® was first bottled anywhere in the world in 1894. On display are reproduction bottling works, Coca-Cola® memorabilia, 1900 soda fountain, and restored 1890 candy store. Fountain Cokes, ice cream floats, homemade candy, Mississippi-made Ford's dipped ice cream, and over one hundred Coca-Cola® items are available for sale in the gift shop. Located at 1107 Washington Street. Call 601-638-6514 for more information.
Carriage Tours of Downtown Vicksburg
An old-fashioned carriage ride is accompanied by narrative pointing out some of the highlights of downtown Vicksburg, such as Vicksburg's finest tour homes, the Old Court House Museum, Biedenharn Musuem of Coca-Cola Memorabilia, and other landmarks and places of history. Call 601-636-0088 for more information.
Casinos
Vicksburg's casinos offer world-class gaming excitement 24 hours a day, top name entertainment, and numerous restaurants for a variety of delicious dining experiences. Call 601-636-9421 for more information.
Cedar Grove Mansion
Cedar Grove is an 1840 Greek revival mansion overlooking the Mississippi River on four acres with formal gardens, gazebos, fountains and courtyards. It is furnished with original antiques. A Union cannonball remains lodged in the parlor wall. Located at 2200 Oak Street. Call 601-636-1000 for more information.
Christ Church Episcopal
The 1839 church is the oldest public assembly building in Vicksburg. Despite heavy artillery during the Civil War Seige of 1863, daily services continued to be conducted. Located at 1119 Main Street. Call 601-638-5899 for more information.
Clear Creek Golf Club
Clear Creek is a public 18-hole golf course. The club also features a driving range and tennis facilities. Located at I-20 East, Exit 11. Call 601-638-9395 for more information.
Confederate Cemetery
This is the burial site of Major General John Stevens Bowen, Brigadier General Isham Warren Garrott and Brigadier General Martin Edward Green. Located at Mission 66 Road. Call 601-636-9421 for more information.
Duff Green Mansion
The 1856 Duff Green Mansion was constructed by skilled slave labor. It served as hospital for Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War. Located at 1114 First East Street. Call 601-636-6968 for more information.
Gold in the Hills
Gold in the Hills has been presenting old-time melodrama for 64 years. Visitors will enjoy cheering the hero, loving the heroine, and booing and throwing peanuts at the villain. Call 601-636-0471 for more information.
Great Animal Adventures Children's Museum
Great Animal Adventures Children's Museum is dedicated to the interpretation of Dr. Bill Lindley's collection of veterinary artifacts and of the contributions that animals make and have made to improve the lives of humans. Housed in an 1888 stable building, the museum features hands-on children's exhibits, special programs and events and a gift shop. Call 601-636-5010 for more information.
Holly Grove Baptist Church
The church was first established in 1863. Services are conducted each Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. Located at 746 Johnson Street. Call 601-636-2435 for more information.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Built in 1869, the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Six Tiffany windows adorn the structure. Located at the corner of South & Monroe Streets. Call 601-636-0542 for more information.
Jackson Street Missionary Baptist Church
Jackson Street's 1905 Gothic Revival-style church is thought to be the largest church built and owned by African-Americans in Mississippi. Located at 1416 Jackson Street. Open Sundays by appointment only. Call 601-634-6535 for more information.
Jacqueline House African American Museum
The Jacqueline House showcases African-American artifacts, art archives, photography and audio/visual collections. Located at 1325 Main Street. Tours by appointment. Call 601-636-0941 for more information.
King Solomon Baptist Church
This is an 1880 Gothic Revival-style church that was founded by King Solomon as a mission in 1859, under the name of Mount Pleasant Baptist Association. Located at 1401 Farmer Street. Open Sundays by appointment only. Call 800-221-3536 for more information.
Linden Plantation Gardens
The 1820's Linden Plantation was founded by the Vick family and passed down through four generations to the present owners. Visitors can stroll eight acres of formal and informal gardens, including a large native garden beneath century old cedars. The home is furnished with original antiques and unique family pieces. Documents portray life during the occupation by Union soldiers. Call 601-529-1148 for more information.
Martha Vick House
Hailed as the last Vick family home in Vicksburg, the Martha Vick House was built for the unmarried daughter of Vicksburg's founder, Newitt Vick. The 1830 home has been carefully restored and furnished. Located at 1300 Grove Street. Call 601-638-7036 for more information.
McRaven Tour Home
McRaven has been featured in National Geographic Magazine as the "Time Capsule of the South." The home was built in three distinct periods: c. 1797 Frontier, c. 1836 Empire and c. 1849 Greek revival. Located at 1445 Harrison Street. Call 601-636-1663 for more information.
Mississippi River Tours
Visitors can cruise the Mississippi on the "Sweet Olive." The enclosed boat has large panoramic viewing windows that open, and is both air-conditioned and heated. Located at the waterfront. Call 601-883-1083 for more information.
Old Court House Museum - Eva W. Davis Memorial
The Old Court House Museum is Vicksburg's most historic building, constructed by slaves in 1858. The courthouse has hosted such prominent Americans as Jefferson Davis, Theodore Roosevelt, John Breckinridge, Booker T. Washington, William McKinley, and U.S. Grant. Here the U.S. Flag was raised and the Confederate lowered on July 4, 1863. Vicksburg's story is told through a variety of artifacts and exhibits. Located at 1008 Cherry Street. Call 601-636-0741 for more information.
Pemberton Headquarters
This Southern mansion was used as Confederate Headquarters during the Seige of Vicksburg. Located at 1018 Crawford Street. Call 601-636-9581 for more information.
Pleasant Green Baptist Church
Built in 1898, this two-story brick Romanesque Revival-style church is where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke in the summer of 1964. Located at 817 Bowman Street. Call 601-638-5683 for more information.
Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Facilities include picnic tables, charcoal grills, playground, walking trail, group pavilion, and restrooms. Located at 4100 Washington Street.
Shlenker House
Built by the prominent Jewish businessman D.J. Shlenker in 1907, this home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Mississippi and Vicksburg Landmark. The Shlenker house is designed in the Prairie style and is surrounded by an acre of informal garden. The interior features stained glass windows, fine woodwork, and period antiques. Located at 2212 Cherry Street. Call 601-636-7086 for more information.
Southern Cultural Heritage Complex
The former St. Francis Xavier Convent and Academy, where the Sisters of Mercy lived and taught for over 125 years, consists of five buildings covering a whole city block that now comprise the Southern Cultural Heritage Complex. The buildings, dating from 1830 to 1957, are considered among the most architecturally and historically significant in Vicksburg. Located at the corner of Adams & Crawford Streets. Call 601-631-2997 for more information.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's is designed in the Romanesque Revival-style dating back to 1923, when it replaced a 1908 structure. Located at 1512 Main Street. Call 601-636-0115 for more information.
Stained Glass Manor
Built in 1902, the Stained Glass Manor was the last major Vick home built in Vicksburg. The interior of the unique home has 38 stained glass windows and rich woodwork. Located at 2430 Drummond Street. Call 601-638-8893 for more information.
The Corners
The Corners was built in 1872 as a wedding present for Susan Klein upon her marriage to Issac Bohnam. The mansion is situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers, and features the original parterre gardens and period antiques. Located at 601 Klein Street. Call 601-636-7421 for more information.
USS Cairo Museum
This restored Union ironclad gunboat sank during Civil War, and was raised after 100 years. The museum contains artifacts that were found on board. Located in the Vicksburg National Military Park at 3201 Clay Street. Call 601-636-0583 for more information.
Vicksburg Battlefield Museum
The Gray & Blue Naval Society Collection of models is on display in the Vicksburg Battlefield Museum, as well as a film presentation of The Vanishing Glory. The museum also features the world's largest collection of WBTS ship models, a Siege of Vicksburg diorama, the story of Vicksburg as related by both civilians and soldiers, a collection of riverboat models, and naval vessels with Mississippi names. Located at 4135 I-20 Frontage Road. Call 601-638-6500 for more information.
Vicksburg Campaign Trail
A self-guided driving tour of the nationally significant sites associated with Union General Ulysses S. Grant's campaign and siege of Vicksburg. The brochure "Campaign and Siege of Vicksburg" is available from the Vicksburg National Military Park located at 3201 Clay Street. Call 601-636-0583 for more information.
Vicksburg Factory Outlets
Vicksburg Factory Outlets provides outlet shopping at its finest with 30 stores offering a variety of merchandise, from housewares to party supplies to clothing. Located just off Interstate 20 on the South Frontage Road. Call 601-636-7434 for more information.
Vicksburg National Cemetery
The nation's second largest cemetery, the Vicksburg National Cemetery is situated on the grounds of the 1,800-acre Vicksburg National Military Park. Located at 3201 Clay Street. Call 601-636-2199 for more information.
Vicksburg National Military Park
Established by Congress on February 21, 1899, Vicksburg National Military Park commemorates one of the most decisive battles of the American Civil War: the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg. The 1,800-acre park includes 1,325 historic monuments and markers, 20 miles of reconstructed trenches and earthworks, a 16 mile tour road, antebellum home, and 144 emplaced cannons. In addition, the USS Cairo Museum, a restored Union gunboat, and the Vicksburg National Cemetery are located within the park. The Visitor Center offers general and historical information, an orientation film, exhibits on the various topics of the Civil War period and a bookstore. Located at 3201 Clay Street. Call 601-636-0583 for more information.
Wesley United Methodist Church
Wesley's first building was given to the slaves of the white Methodist congregation in 1858. The present building was constructed c. 1950 and was the home of Vicksburg's first civil rights organization. Located at 1318 First East Street. Open on Sunday by appointment only. Call 601-636-6754 for more information.
Windsor Plantation Ruins
Twenty-three monolithic columns are all that remain of Windsor Plantation, the largest and finest antebellum mansion in Mississippi. Windsor survived the war and became a prominent landmark along the Mississippi River. It was destroyed by fire in 1890 when a party guest threw a lit cigarette into a waste basket. Call 601-636-0583 for more information.
Yesterday's Children Antique Doll and Toy Museum and Shop
Housed in an 1836 building, this museum and gift shop features four rooms with more than 1,000 dolls, boys' and girls' toys and accessories, dating from the 1880's to the present. A series of French and German bisque dolls are displayed in nostalgic settings, many life-size and in original costumes. Located at 1104 Washington Street. Call 601-638-0650 for more information.