Built up by French colonists in 1719, Vicksburg has a long history that it isnt shy about sharing.
The town hosts six different museums all within a one-mile radius of each other.
Heres how to spend a weekend in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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Learn more about the battle at various museums and historical sites around town.
For more history, head to the Vicksburg National Military Park.
The park will do demonstrations, give tours to various groups, and has informational films about the battle.
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Watch a film about the Siege of Vicksburg, then examine a 250-square-foot diorama of the battle.
Tickets here range from $2 to $6.
The museum shares the iconic brands history in the place where the drink was first bottled.
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Take a Heritage Walking Tour, which brings visitors past 35 different markers of local sites and history.
The homes represent residential architecture dating back to the 1700s.
Many of these homes have been repurposed to new rolesAnchuca, for example, is now a bed-and-breakfast.
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Art lovers should be sure to check out The Attic Gallery and H.C. Porter Gallery.
Theres also a healthy list of tomato sandwiches, of which we recommend theFried Green Tomato BLT.
thetomatoplace.com, 3229 Hwy.
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Order a gourmet sandwich or one of Chef Chriss New Orleans specialties like chicken and andouille sausage gumbo.
10southrooftop.com, 1301 Washington St. Order the famous Walnut Hills Fried Chicken, and save room for a slice of customer-favoriteCream of Coconut Pie.
Each of these historic homes offers comfortable suites and rooms and more than its fair share ofSouthern hospitality.
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Part apartment complex and part hotel, the all-in-one destination is known for its many amenities.
Relax in a private cabana and unwind with a drink from the poolside bar.
mulberryvicksburg.com, 1310 Mulberry St., Vicksburg, MS 39180
