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Southern Cooking, Updated Favorites Define Vicksburg Dining
For those who think Southern cooking is limited to “meat ’n’ threes,” Vicksburg is a culinary eye-opener of the first order.
Sure, there are plenty of home-style, blue-plate specials to be had, including the legendary fried chicken at Walnut Hills, but the city also boasts a tempting array of new twists on old ideas as well as infusions of other cultures.
Café Anchuca, Cedar Grove Lend Historical Air
A mainstay for tourists and locals alike is Anchuca Historic Mansion... Read More »
Vicksburg Outdoors Offers Boating, Hunting, Birding and More
With the Mississippi River at its border, small wonder that Vicksburg is a boating town. But with running, fishing, hiking, hunting, birding and more, there’s no need to get wet to enjoy the natural beauty here.
Mississippi, Yazoo Rivers Offer Boating, Kayaking
In addition to the Mississippi, there’s plenty of boating, canoeing and kayaking on the Yazoo River and Lake Centennial, where Everglades-like conditions provide safe harbor for bald eagles, blue herons, pelicans and more.... Read More »
Vicksburg’s History, Charm Add to Lively Arts, Entertainment Scene
Military history buffs and scholars alike descend in droves on the Vicksburg National Military Park and the nearby Vicksburg Battlefield Museum. But once here they quickly learn that the arts and culture scene in the Red Carpet City of the South encompasses much more than the city’s Civil War legacy.
Confederate Memorials, Museums
The park commemorates the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg – the Gibraltar of the Confederacy – prior to its surrender on July 4, 1863, and... Read More »
Vicksburg is a Mini Vegas Staycation
Folks in Mississippi can make the most of their state with a staycation in Vicksburg. With easy access to the Mississippi River and a quaint but cute downtown, the city offers plenty in the way of entertainment. Added bonus? You can gamble here. Think of it as a (much) smaller version of Vegas.
Where to Stay
The Luxurious: Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
The Affordable: Courtyard Marriot
The Quaint: Baer House
What to Do
Outdoors: Catfish Row Art Park, Vicksburg National Military Park, explore... Read More »
Get a Bird’s Eye View
Think the Audubon Society is for the birds? Think again.
Vicksburg is home to one of three Mississippi field offices for the national society, but its reach extends far beyond the city.
“We take on more of a regional role to coordinate activities and manage projects,” says Bruce Reid, director of conservation outreach for the Mississippi River Initiative. “In a general sense, we support Audubon’s conservation mission, but in a larger sense, we protect the entire Mississippi River watershed... Read More »
Riverfront Murals Depict Vicksburg's History
Robert Dafford was born on a train headed toward Chattanooga and has lived most of his life in south Louisiana, but he’s also considered by many to be an honorary citizen of Vicksburg. The artist responsible for the 32-panel Vicksburg Riverfront Mural project has spent most of the last eight years in his adopted city painting its history along 12-by-20 foot panels of the flood wall.
Dafford brought a wealth of experience, having completed similar murals in Portsmith, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio,... Read More »
Coca-Cola Museum in Vicksburg Has a Sweet History
Walking into the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum in Vicksburg, MS is like walking back in time.The museum contains a variety of exhibits that present the tale of how Joseph Biedenharn became the first person to sell Coca-Cola in bottles. Inside you'll find information and artifacts from the Biedenharn family, the process used to first bottle Coca-Cola, reproductions of the bottling equipment, old advertisments and memorabilia. An authentically restored candy store and office area presents the... Read More »
Fun Things to Do in Vicksburg
1. Take a Mississippi River tour.
2. Get in touch with your inner child as you look through Yesterday's Children Antique Doll & Toy Museum.
3. Catch a performance of "Gold in the Hills," which holds the Guinness World Record for longest-running show.
4. Stroll through Historic Downtown Vicksburg to find unique shops, local eateries and entertainment.
5. Try your luck at one of Vicksburg's many casinos.
6. Have a taste of history at the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum.
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Vicksburg Golfers Can Choose Between Two Distinctly Different Courses
The golfing options in Vicksburg are a lot like the city itself. You can take a step back in time and visit an historic venue, or you can opt for a more modern facility. Either way, you will be met with Southern hospitality from both the people and the courses.
The old-school option can be found at the private Vicksburg Country Club. This course was built in 1929, two years after major flooding, farther upstream along the Mississippi River, brought thousands of new people to Vicksburg.
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Vicksburg, MS Local City Art in Riverfront Mural
It's hard to miss Vicksburg's claim to art fame. The 32-panel Vicksburg Riverfront Mural displays both the city's history as well as its emphasis on the arts. It first went up in 2002, and over seven years the mural was been added to and enhanced, leading to its completion in 2009. The mastermind behind the massive project, artist Robert Dafford, designed and created each mural from a specific event in Vicksburg's history -- events such as The Famous Teddy Bear Hunt and Crossing the Mississippi... Read More »
Festivals and Community Spirit Earn Vicksurg Title Red Carpet City of the South
Vicksburg is a welcoming and fun-loving community that offers an array of festivals for people of all ages. Those events are a big reason why Vicksburg has earned a reputation as The Red Carpet City of the South.
The festive year of activities kicks off in the middle of February with an annual Vicksburg Mardi Gras Ball in the Southern Cultural Heritage Auditorium. The ball begins at 8 p.m. with top-level live musical entertainment, and it follows an annual Mardi Gras Parade that starts at 4 p.m... Read More »
Tara Wildlife Lures Hunters and Nature Lovers
Just 30 miles northwest of Vicksburg waits a 17,200-acre outdoor paradise offering year-round opportunities for recreation, study and appreciation of Mississippi’s land and water.
Tara Wildlife, with its mix of lakes, hardwood forests and agricultural property, is a haven for hunters, a nest for birders, a getaway for business leaders and a classroom for kids.
When world-recognized conservationist Maggie Bryant founded Tara Wildlife, her idea was to create a site “committed to the management... Read More »
Vicksburg Art Association Is City's Hub for the Visual Arts
The Warren County creative community includes talented artists working in a diverse range of media, from photography to watercolors to glass. The common thread: the Vicksburg Art Association, the pre-eminent regional group promoting the arts for more than 40 years and a resource for the entire creative community.
The all-volunteer institution, comprised of artists and those who appreciate art, began in 1964 as the Vicksburg Art Associates. Since 1970, VAA has been headquartered in the Old... Read More »
Southern Cultural Heritage Center Classes Promote Community, Creativity
When it comes to opportunities for cultural, artistic and educational enrichment, the Southern Cultural Heritage Center delivers. Its diverse roster of programs offers something for just about every member of the Vicksburg community, with classes and workshops on painting, ballet, knitting, photography, ballroom dancing, scrapbooking, gardening, Irish step-dancing, public speaking, quilting, barbershop quartet singing, creative writing and more. There are classes suitable for every age group,... Read More »
Running, Canoeing, Clay Shoots, Festivals Keep Residents on the Move
Whether by foot, bike, boat or flight, outdoor enthusiasts can find plenty to do in Warren County, and Vicksburg boasts a year-round calendar of sporting activities for participants and spectators alike.
Each fall, the Mighty Mississippi provides the backdrop for Over the River Run, a five-mile run and racewalk across the Old Mississippi River Bridge. Now more than 20 years old, the race is becoming increasingly popular each year, attracting more than 600 runners and walkers in 2009.
The event... Read More »
Shopping in Vicksburg, MS
Vicksburg, Miss. gives shoppers the best of both worlds by offering a major indoor mall, as well as districts and outlets for those who prefer a treasure hunt in their shopping adventure.
Pemberton Square Mall
Grab your walking shoes and head to the city's only indoor shopping destination Pemberton Square Mall. Its anchor stores, Dillard's, Belk and JCPenney, along with dozens of smaller shops and restaurants, ensure shoppers will not travel far for convenience and variety. Popular... Read More »
