Vicksburg Travel Guide

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With its accessible location along a bend of the Mississippi River, this town has important Civil War history and modern casinos, shopping, arts and dining.

Vicksburg stands on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers. The area surrounding the town was the setting for a major event in the American Civil War in 1863. Union soldiers held the Confederacy under siege for 47 days. The eventual defeat was a turning point leading to the ultimate Union victory. Explore the Vicksburg National Military Park at the site of the battle. The national cemetery holds the remains of 17,000 Union soldiers.

One of the highlights of the park is the restoration of an ironclad warship that patrolled the waters of the Mississippi River. Learn about life on these boats and the importance of the river to both sides of the war effort at the USS Cairo Museum. Drive along the 16-mile (26-kilometre) tour through the park, listen to cell phone descriptions of sites and stop to view some of the 1,340 monuments.

In the Old Depot Museum, visit the Vicksburg Battlefield in miniature and see more than 200 model ships. The city has another historic site that has had a global impact. Visit the Biedenharn Coca-Cola MuseumOpens in a new window where the popular soft drink was first bottled in 1894. Learn about the origins and evolution of the drink and its unique, highly recognisable bottle.

Watch an original American melodrama, Gold in the Hills, at the Vicksburg Theatre Guild’s Parkside Playhouse. The play has been performed every year since 1936. Other theatre performances are offered throughout the year. More live performances and art films are offered at the Strand Theatre.

Try gambling at one of the town’s four casinos. Enjoy Cajun, Creole and Southern soul food at area restaurants. Spend the day shopping in downtown Vicksburg or outlet malls and relax with golf or a spa holiday.

Vicksburg is less than a 1-hour drive west of JacksonOpens in a new window, Mississippi, the state capital. For a special treat, travel to the city on a paddlewheel steamboat on the Mississippi River as people did 200 years ago.

Riverwalk Casino Hotel

Riverwalk Casino Hotel

3 out of 5
1046 Warrenton Road, Vicksburg, MS
The price is AU$150 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$150
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Vicksburg. Enjoy free parking, a casino, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"On my trip, we stayed going and coming back from Florida! This is a great place to stay! The staff are very professional! And the Catfish & Fries were to die for! Thanks Riverwalk Casino and Hotel! Had a blast!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Riverwalk Casino Hotel
Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg

Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg

4 out of 5
4116 Washington St., Vicksburg, MS
The price is AU$132 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$132
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vicksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great stay. Comfortable beds. Clean room."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
WaterView Casino & Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

WaterView Casino & Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
3990 Washington Streeet, I-20, Exit 1A, Vicksburg, MS
The price is AU$138 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$138
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Vicksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
Nice hotel. Great view.
"Great balcony view. The hotel is nice. Didn't have any problems. It was missing some basic amenities that are standard. Didn't have a closet, clothes hangers, hand lotion or hair conditioner. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

WaterView Casino & Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
4-bedroom house in historic Vicksburg with AC, WiFi, Pet friendly.

4-bedroom house in historic Vicksburg with AC, WiFi, Pet friendly.

Vicksburg
Stay at this vacation home in Vicksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Bally's Vicksburg Casino and Riverwalk Casino ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
In town for a fishing tournament
"The place is very clean,comfortable and nice. Very quiet neighborhood."

Reviewed on 28 July 2025

4-bedroom house in historic Vicksburg with AC, WiFi, Pet friendly.
Historic Speak Easy Loft with Water Views in Downtown Vicksburg

Historic Speak Easy Loft with Water Views in Downtown Vicksburg

Vicksburg
Stay at this apartment in Vicksburg. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and in-room jetted tubs. Popular attractions Catfish Row Children's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"We really enjoyed this property. It was like stepping back in time as we opened the wooden door taking us up the worn staircase to the amazing apartment upstairs. Beautifully decorated and conveniently located to shops and restaurants, we’ll definitely consider this property for our next trip to ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Historic Speak Easy Loft with Water Views in Downtown Vicksburg
Belle Terre Mansion - Remodeled Pre-Civil War- Contemporary. Southern. History.

Belle Terre Mansion - Remodeled Pre-Civil War- Contemporary. Southern. History.

Vicksburg
Stay at this villa in Vicksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shlenker House and Catfish Row Children's Art Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Beautiful home"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Belle Terre Mansion - Remodeled Pre-Civil War- Contemporary. Southern. History.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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