Things to do in Vicksburg, Mississippi

The biggest draw to Vicksburg is the National Military Park located at 3201 Clay Street. The park is open daily until 5pm. You can drive the 16-mile tour with or without an audio guide obtained at the Visitor Center. However, we recommend you hire a personal guide. You will meet the guide at the visitor center, and he or she will join you in your vehicle. This is the most expensive tour in Vicksburg @ $ 60 for two hours but you came all this way to see the grounds and understand the siege of Vicksburg. The guides are excellent. We get only good feedback. Tours can be arranged by calling 601.636.3827. Housed within the park is the famous Union gunboat, The Cairo at the USS Cairo Naval Museum.

The Old Court House Museum was saved in 1939 by one lady, Mrs. Eva Davis. The board of supervisors intended to tear down the 1858 building at the completion of the new art deco courthouse across the street. Mrs. Davis objected and objected and objected. The president of the board was finally quoted as saying, “Give her the damn keys, she’ll bring them back in 90 days.” The National Landmark is now filled with historical treasures of Warren County. You will see the towering antebellum structure when you look west from any of the Duff Green family of luxury guest homes. Located at 1008 Cherry Street, the museum is open from 8:30 to 4:30 in winter and 8;30 to 5:00 in summer. They are closed on Sunday only.

The Vicksburg Civil War Museum at 1123 Washington Street is owned and operated by Charles Pendleton, the best ambassador Vicksburg has. Open daily from 9 am to 6pm no trip to Vicksburg is complete without seeing Charles.

The Lower Mississippi River Museum is an historic interpretive center about the history of the Mississippi River. The museum was a gift to the city of Vicksburg by the US Army Corps of Engineers, who gift you free admission. Open 9 to 4 Monday through Saturday and 1 to 4 on Sundays.

Coca-Cola was first bottled in Vicksburg in 1894 by Joseph Biedenharn. A trip to Vicksburg should include a walk through the Biedenharn Candy Company Museum, 1107 Washington Street open Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5pm and Sundays 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

“The Mississippi Delta begins in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel and ends in Catfish Row in Vicksburg.” That 1935 quote by MS author David Cohn summarizes the cultural diversity of the area, the elegance of the Peabody against the jukes in Vicksburg. This museum explains the cultures of the Delta. Open 10 am to 3pm Tuesday through Saturday, 913 Washington.

The Old Depot Museum, a former railroad depot, is located at 1010 Levee Street. Open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5pm featuring models of vessels and railroads.

Adjacent to The Depot Museum are the Vicksburg murals, scenes of Vicksburg history and attractions painted on the flood walls of the canal. Ulysses S Grant tried to move the river away from Vicksburg in 1863, but nature did the job for him in 1876 when the river changed its course and abandoned Vicksburg. The canal was completed in 1903 once again bringing river commerce into downtown.

If the weather is too hot, make a stop at the splash pad across the street. Children will love that and the adjacent playground.

Cross the mighty Mississippi and travel to The Southern Heritage Air Foundation Museum at 175 VTR Airport Road Tallulah, LA 71282. Aircraft, stories and memorabilia of World War II open Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 4pm.

You have to drive out Washington Street to see the river in all its glory. Drive south to the circle overlooks near the MS Welcome Center at 4210 Washington Street where you will see the twin bridges to Louisiana.

The world's longest-running melodrama, Gold in the Hills, is performed at the Parkside Playhouse 101 Iowa Avenue. Call for dates 601.636.0471.

Step outside any of our properties and find the closest historic marker then follow them. Thirty five markers will point out historic properties in each block along with Mississippi Blues Trail Markers.

Your overnight stay will include a tour of the Duff Green Mansion after breakfast. Anchuca at 1010 First East Street is open daily for self-guided tours. If you are interested in touring more homes and sites, call us and we will schedule for you.