Vicksburg
Vicksburg, perched high above the Mississippi River overlooking the farmlands of Louisiana to the west, is a place heavily flavored by its history. The city's pivotal role in the Civil War is honored in the 1,800-acre Vicksburg National Military Park, where the fate of the nation was decided in 1863, and its days as a center for antebellum life are evidenced by the preservation of the many historic homes, buildings, and churches. Today, the historic downtown area is alive with Vicksburg event venues, restaurants, specialty shops, art galleries, and a variety of arts and entertainment options that include four casinos on the banks of the Mississippi River. Jackson-Evers International Airport, 50 miles from Vicksburg, is served by Delta, US Airways, American Eagle, and United Airlines. Vicksburg Municipal Airport and the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport, both less than 10 minutes from downtown, serve private planes. Memphis and New Orleans are approximately 200 miles to the north and south, respectively. The centerpiece of meeting venues in Vicksburg is the Vicksburg Convention Center. The two-level convention center includes a 17,000-square-foo…
Vicksburg