Vicksburg, MS

Travel Guide
Vicksburg showing heritage architecture
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-kilometer) 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 Museum where the popular soft drink was first bottled in 1894. Learn about the origins and evolution of the drink and its unique, highly recognizable 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 theater 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 vacation.

Vicksburg is less than a 1-hour drive west of Jackson, 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.

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 ¥12,306 per night from May 14 to May 15
¥12,306
per night
May 14 - May 15
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (963 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean. Easy to find. Lots of parking. Dining options were limited."

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

WaterView Casino & Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Riverwalk Casino Hotel
Riverwalk Casino Hotel
3 out of 5
1046 Warrenton Road, Vicksburg, MS
The price is ¥13,827 per night from May 14 to May 15
¥13,827
per night
May 14 - May 15
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Riverview is the best place to stay in Vicksburg the staff is friendly and can help in any situation. I was there for the crawfish boil they had with live music it was the BEST I ever attended. We definitely recommend staying here"

Reviewed on May 4, 2024

Riverwalk Casino Hotel
Best Western Vicksburg
Best Western Vicksburg
2.5 out of 5
2445 N Frontage Rd, Vicksburg, MS
The price is ¥18,088 per night from May 16 to May 17
¥18,088
per night
May 16 - May 17
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Vicksburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel was older & not updated, but it was clean. The staff was friendly."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Best Western Vicksburg
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.
Courtyard Cottage on Monroe
Courtyard Cottage on Monroe
Vicksburg
Stay at this cottage in Vicksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Old Warren County Court House Museum and Lower Mississippi ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Retired Elderly
"Location was excellent. Probably would be good if an instruction sheet for "older" guest about "hot spot" internet connection and heaters, etc. We were able to work it ok. The place felt real "homey" and we enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2024

Courtyard Cottage on Monroe
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 cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Catfish Row Children's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
A Loft With Character
"What a unique place to stay when you're in the "Old South". We had a few good restaurants within walking distance but couldn't go anywhere but the Italian place three minutes up the street."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Historic Speak Easy Loft with Water Views in Downtown Vicksburg
Charming Home with Sweeping Views of the MS River
Charming Home with Sweeping Views of the MS River
Vicksburg
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Vicksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg and Riverwalk ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Ole Miss
"Great location. Host great rresponse"

Reviewed on May 4, 2024

Charming Home with Sweeping Views of the MS River
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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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jun 2, 2020

I was there for work. Check in at 2100hrs and gone by 0800 next day. I needed certain things and accommodations that the hotel couldn't for didn't provide.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Apr 10, 2020

I have been to Vicksburg over 30 times and love the historic sites...because of the stay in place order.....we were just stopping for the night on way home.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Mar 22, 2020

Looking forward to a repeat visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Mar 3, 2020

We were in the area for a funeral. AGAIN, I am a handicapped veteran and found the stairway to the lower parking dangerous.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 22, 2020

We were impressed with downtown area. Good places to eat and it felt safe. We didn’t feel comfortable venturing far but we did Uber back to our hotel. It seemed like there was only one Uber driver available

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 17, 2020

Vicksburg needs help in the Keep America Beautiful department. It has a strong Southern Heritage that needs to be built up. I would recommend tons and tons of azalea bushes on I-20 right down the median, all the way to the Mississippi bridge.

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