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Known the world over for its rich history and celebrated
Civil War Battlefield, the City of Vicksburg offers numerous
free activities for event attendees.
Vicksburg National Military Park
- A treasure that must be experienced, this federally
maintained landmark can be taken in via a 16-mile, self-guided
driving tour. Offering a stirring glimpse back at this nation's
tumultuous past, the tour begins at the Visitors Center, where
life-sized exhibits and artifacts from the Siege of Vicksburg
are on display. An 18 minute film which recounts the campaign
is shown on the hour and half-hour. You may also stop in at
the Cairo Museum, which features its name sake, an iron clad
ship recovered from the depths of the mighty Mississippi.
Museums - A City steeped
in tradition, Vicksburg boasts a wealth of interesting museums,
including The Old Court House Museum-Eva W. Davis Memorial,
the Southern Cultural Heritage Complex, the Biedenharn Museum
of Coca-Cola® Memorabilia, Yesterday's Children Antique Doll
and Toy Museum, the Gray & Blue Naval Museum, The Jacqueline
House African American Museum and the Great Animal Adventures
Children's Museum.
Historic Homes - Perhaps
Vicksburg's most coveted attractions are its many beautiful,
historic homes and churches. A tour of these gracious structures
is truly like stepping back in time. Tours may be arranged
for both large and small groups virtually years round, with
the peak season centering around the annual Spring Pilgrimage.
Shopping - Something old…something
new. Vicksburg offers the best of both worlds with a plethora
of quaint antique shops as well as the more modern Pemberton
Square Mall and Vicksburg Factory Outlets, a bargain hunter's
dream.
Casinos - The bygone days
of the riverboat gambler can be relived in one of Vicksburg's
four riverside casinos - Harrah's Casino Vicksburg, Isle of
Capri Casino and Hotel, Ameristar Casino and Rainbow Hotel
Casino. Offering gaming, concerts, shows and fine dining,
this is where the action is in Vicksburg.
Restaurants and Lounges -
From haute cuisine to down home Southern cooking, Vicksburg
has a dining establishment to suite any taste. What's more,
you'll find happening night spots to satisfy your appetite
for adventure, as well as cozy corner bars where you can kick
back and relax.
For even more Vicksburg area attractions and dining information,
visit discoverourtown.com.
Vicksburg
Convention and Visitor's Bureau
City
Of Vicksburg
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