I have a passport to the City of Vicksburg from a trip I had made awhile ago and decided to start…read morecoming to some of the attractions listed. I am so glad I made the effort to come here, it is so unusual. The tour was very informative. I do want to make it back for a haunted tour some time.

This house has been featured as a haunted house. I came here to maybe check it out, look around and…read more"feel" something... and unfortunately the hours didn't work out for us. Open from 12 to 5, last tour enters at 4:30 PM. I came twice at around 4:30 PM, and the last day I was just too tired to enter at 12 PM. Some places are open to visit, and some places are not for you to see. This place was the latter. I did walk around, got to spook out one of the staff members, and peeked inside the house through the windows. It's a small house with a big story, let's leave it at that. If you want to see the inside, you know the hours, other than that, this house is always open to see.... (bwahahah).

The Old Courthouse Museum is not only a stunning example of architecture but also a repository of…read moredeep cultural significance. It was built in 1858 and stood through pivotal moments in history. There is an extensive collection of Civil War artifacts, an array of items from Vicksburg's pre-war era, such as original 19th-century clothing, furniture & historical documents that offer a glimpse into daily life during that period. The museum has a dedicated exhibit to Jefferson Davis, with his personal items & documents that have stood the test of time.

A real treasure in a town that is a place very close to the heart the American experience. You…read morecould spend several hours wandering around this wonderful museum.

On the Mississippi River are the train tracks & old train depot. This was the heart of economic…read moreVicksburg with a large market place next door.

I was in the area having finished what I came for and decided to stop in here. They gave me a lot…read moreof good information. The inside of the museum was amazing. The only complaint is that one of the ladies working stopped the trains before I could catch video of all of them running. I loved the diorama of the battlefield. All of the boats upstairs were amazing, as was the Coca-Cola room. I would highly suggest this for anyone in the area.

Great museum hosted by the creator/owner Charlie, a Black lifelong entrepreneur. Sad to say, it…read moreis about the ONLY decent thing in all of downtown. The museum is NOT devoted to the Battle of Vicksburg, but is focused more on the entire Civil War, and how the war was clearly fought by the South to preserve slavery. This can be seen in the statements of succession by ALL of the southern states on the wall there. I'm from the South, and heard all my life about "states' rights", which I half-believed, so this was interesting. It features a section on the life of slaves, and has the largest collection of mid-1800s guns I've ever seen, all carefully labeled. Any antique gun nut should see it! https://www.vicksburgcivilwarmuseum.org/index.php/15c42-web-agency-gb-about-us/

I had my doubts about a Civil War Museum given the literal white washing that happens and "states…read morerights", but this is not that. This is an honest look at the history. There are videos on loop that discuss what actually happened to cause the war and how things were handled (or not handled) afterwards. Huge collection. Impressive. I would recommend for anyone in the area.

I have been wanting to come for some time now, and since I was in the area doing other things, I…read morestopped in. Very reasonable admission price, there is a lot of memorabilia to look at. Seeing as this was where Coca-Cola was bottled for the first time, there is a lot of history here. I am so glad I did come, and I recommend this for anyone in the area.

A pretty cool museum at one of the hop-on hop-off tours during our American Queen cruise (so it was…read morefree for us to enter). This is the location where the first Coca Cola was bottled back in the 1800s. You literally see the transition of all the Coca Cola advertising and memorabilia as you walk through the displays. Lots of artifacts and interesting information. There is a little shop where you can purchase souvenirs, gifts, and even a Coke float! Definitely check it out and read through some (or all!) of the history. Pretty cool stuff. And I don't even like Coca Cola! Cheers!!!

The army corp of engineers started the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum. The museum…read moreprovides a view of life around the mighty Mississippi River through interactive displays. Information about the river's past, science behind water movement, view an aquarium, walk through an outdoor flood model, and tour the Mississippi River Commission's towboat; the Motor Vessel Mississippi IV.

What a great museum! There are a lot of displays and videos about the impact of the Mississippi…read moreRiver and the impacts on the topography of all the areas it flows through. I really found the interactive portions to help put it into perspective and show how things change and how man can help lessen the impacts of environmental factors. The gentleman working was very friendly. Free admission and there is free parking nearby.

The USS Cairo Gunboat & Museum in Vicksburg National Military Park presents a rare glimpse into…read moreCivil War naval history through its preservation of one of the first ironclad warships in U.S. naval history. The Cairo was sunk in 1862 in the Yazoo River and lay forgotten until it was raised in 1964, revealing a time capsule of life aboard a Union gunboat. The restored vessel is a formidable testament to 19th-century engineering & military strategy. Inside the museum we saw an array of artifacts recovered from the Cairo displayed, including personal items of the crew, naval armaments & the ship's massive steam engines. Exhibits detail the Cairo's role in the river campaigns of the Civil War, its sinking by an electrically detonated mine, and the incredible salvage operation. This museum educates about the technical and military aspects of the era and tells a compelling story of innovation, warfare, and preservation.

I can't help to be amazed when I come across exhibits like this. It's not necessarily the exhibit…read moreitself, but as I stand and contemplate what type of technology was available, and then try to understand how they put things like this together, it just amazes me. American history can sometimes be thought of as dull, but I think the people who believe that lack the ability to imagine a time different than they live in. What the shipwrights had to do to create this vessel, and then consider the soldiers that served on it and the accommodations they put up with to defend our country this is just incredible. Very few today could've dealt with this type of environment. Take a few moments and close your eyes and imagine the life of a soldier on an iron side boat. This exhibit is well laid out, but it is what you make of it. Well worth the experience.

Firstly, this is a historic site that is TRYING to be renovated to be modernized with creature…read morecomforts without destroying its 19th century charm. We stayed in the River View Suites, NOT the main house because we were traveling with our dog and only certain suites accommodate guests with dogs. In short, don't plan a stay at the River View suites expecting modern anything in terms of decor, lighting, bath, etc. Upon approach, pulling into the lot, it is at best intriguingly confusing, and at worst awkwardly sketchy. In short, the main house is a beautifully authentic house surrounded by grounds that mostly do not match that of the main house. First impressions set a tone, so the owner would do well to consider paving all parking/driveway areas and polishing the greenery/foliage. The main building where you check-in and can stay is beautiful (to anyone who admires authentically well-preserved 19th century homes). The grounds themselves are filled with the potential to convey the opulent charm of the 19th century gardens that adorned homes such as this one. However, they are a work in progress and you shouldn't expect to have your breath taken away in their current state. I will point-out, the pool area is a quaint little space with foliage and four ornamental fountain statues adorning each corner of the pool. It's small but uniquely inviting. Now in terms of accommodations... As stated, we stayed in one of the neighboring buildings (River View Suites, suite 34), on the "2nd floor" (which is technically the 3rd floor because there is a ground level used for housekeeping activities such as laundry). The 2 flights of stairs are steep so be warned if you have difficulty climbing stairs. The view up there is nice, overlooking some of the grounds and a piece of the river behind it. All-in-all, besides the occasional thumping of subwoofers coming from cars that drive on the street behind the property, it was a peaceful location on the grounds. Inside the suite itself, the appointments are all intended to be authentic to the 19th century so don't expect a couch/chair to melt into at the end of a long day touring Vicksburg. Having been to plenty of 19th century plantation homes and mansions across the south, I didn't mind it, and it was something worth experiencing once (ie being surrounded by classic furniture/decor). In terms of comfort, the king bed with a 25" flat screen was a welcome retreat after a long day exploring Vicksburg and/or enjoying the huge balcony of our suite (which is shared with two other suites, but they were unoccupied most of our stay). The balcony runs end-to-end with the building so even if the other suites were/are occupied, you shouldn't feel cramped but you will share the space. Where the suite was found a bit wanting was ventilation. The AC works well (constant 70 degrees) but air flow is non-existent in the bathroom spaces (double sink-vanity area, separate shower area, and separate toilet/jacuzzi tub area). That made for a constantly humid feeling while in the bathroom space (if there is an operational fan/vent, we couldn't find it). The bedroom area also does not have the best airflow but the airflow is certainly adequate enough to make it comfortable. A note about the bathroom: the shower is something to behold. Specifically, the shower-head. For Seinfeld aficionados, think "Commando 450." This thing is capable of bathing circus elephants. Also, the toilet was wobbly; not to the point where you felt like you were fishing on the Mississippi but just enough to question your sanity a bit. In terms of staff/service/cleanliness, the entire suite and property was clean. And every staff member we encountered, morning (for complimentary breakfast) and night (for formal dinner), was a delight. Everyone was very polite, friendly, and accommodating. Note: the food was good but nothing standout-ish. I would only eat here out of convenience of staying here. In closing, with enough investment, this place could be a truly amazing destination for people seeking an experience that transports them back to a taste of the 19th century. It offers an ambiance and environment you won't easily find anywhere else. I think this location is a microcosm of Vicksburg itself: a beautiful place with the potential to become the most beautiful version of itself.

Monthly Wine Pairing Dinner was excellent. All the food courses were fabulous. Please try this…read moremonthly dinner. You won't be disappointed!