Vicksburg is a city in west central Mississippi. The city is most famous as the “Gibraltar of the Confederacy,” as cannons on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River prevented the US from controlling this vital water route during much of the American Civil War.
After lengthy maneuverings to get troops to the city, U.S. Major General Ulysses S. Grant, having failed in a major assualt on May 22, 1863, put the city under siege.
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Biloxi is a city in Harrison County, on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. It’s well known for its beaches and casinos, though one casino and the beach are still in repair.
The city is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area and the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area. Pre-Katrina, Biloxi was the third largest city in Mississippi; but with its population losses following that storm, Hattiesburg now has that distinction.
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Gulfport is the 2nd largest city in Mississippi after the state capital Jackson. It is the larger of the two principal cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area.
Gulfport is co-county seat with Biloxi of Harrison County, Mississippi. Gulfport is also the East Coast home to the US Navy Seabees.
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Jackson, or Jackson City, is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Mississippi. Jackson including its surrounding suburbs boast a strong economy as well as population. The Jackson-Yazoo City(metropolitan) combined statistical area, making it the 88th-largest metropolitan area in the US.
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Vicksburg is a city in west central Mississippi. The city is most famous as the “Gibraltar of the Confederacy,” as cannons on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River prevented the US from controlling this vital water route during much of the American Civil War.
After lengthy maneuverings to get troops to the city, U.S. Major General Ulysses S. Grant, having failed in a major assualt on May 22, 1863, put the city under siege.
The siege lasted until July 4 when C.S. Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton surrendered. Along with the Confederate defeat at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania the previous day, this marked the turning point of the war.
In addition to the battlefield, the major draw for today’s visitors is the collection of “river boat” casinos.
It is the only city in Warren County. It is located 234 miles (377 km) northwest of New Orleans on the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, and 40 miles (65 km) due west of Jackson, the state capital.
Vicksburg National Military Park, 3201 Clay Street.
Catfish Row Landin, Clay and Levee Street.
Biedenharn Museum of Coca-Cola® Memorabilia, 1107 Washington Street.
Old Court House Museum-Eva W. Davis Memorial, 1008 Cherry Street.
Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, 4116 Washington Street.
Casinos – Ameristar, DiamondJacks, Horizon, Riverwalk, and Rainbow Casino.
Gold In The Hills at the Parkside Playhouse.
Riverfest held in downtown Vicksburg in mid-April.
Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg, 4116 Washington Street.
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Biloxi is a city in Harrison County, on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. It’s well known for its beaches and casinos, though one casino and the beach are still in repair.
The city is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area and the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area. Pre-Katrina, Biloxi was the third largest city in Mississippi; but with its population losses following that storm, Hattiesburg now has that distinction.
The beachfront of Biloxi lies directly on the Mississippi Sound, with barrier islands scattered off the coast and into the Gulf of Mexico.
Keesler Air Force Base lies within the city and is home to the 81st Training Wing and the 403rd Wing of the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Many attractions are still closed due to severe damage in the 2005 hurricane season. Except for limited stretches, most beaches in the area are closed. Some small stretches near the intersection of I-110 and US-90 are open, but most access to water is limited or prohibited due to storm debris in the water.
A list of casinos below are open full facility.
* Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 875 Beach Blvd.
* Boomtown Biloxi.
* Grand Casino Biloxi.
* IP Hotel and Casino.
* Isle of Capri Casino Resort, 151 Beach Blvd – Was the South’s first casino.
* Palace Casino and Resort.
* Treasure Bay Casino and Resort.
* Hard Rock Casino Biloxi.
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Gulfport is the 2nd largest city in Mississippi after the state capital Jackson. It is the larger of the two principal cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area.
Gulfport is co-county seat with Biloxi of Harrison County, Mississippi. Gulfport is also the East Coast home to the US Navy Seabees.
On August 29, 2005, Gulfport was hit by the strong east side of Hurricane Katrina, and much of Gulfport was flooded or destroyed. Much of Gulfport was also severely damaged by Hurricane Camille on August 17, 1969.
You can go and see the white sanded coastal beaches that look over the Gulf of Mexico. These beaches are viewable from Beach Boulevard (U.S. Highway 90) there are plenty of places along the highway where you can pull over for picture opportunities.
* Lynn Meadows Discovery Center – 246 Dolan Avenue.
* Island View Casino Resort – 3300 W Beach Blvd.
* Gulf Islands Waterpark – 17200 16th Stree.
* Ship Island Excursions – Highway 90 & Highway 49.
* Southern Belle Fishing Tours.
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Jackson, or Jackson City, is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Mississippi. Jackson including its surrounding suburbs boast a strong economy as well as population. The Jackson-Yazoo City(metropolitan) combined statistical area, making it the 88th-largest metropolitan area in the US.
The current slogan for the city is “City with Soul”. Jackson is ranked 3rd out of Americas 100 largest metro areas for the best “Bang For Your Buck” city according to Forbes magazine. The study measured overall affordability, housing rates, and more. The city is named for Andrew Jackson, who was still a general at the time of the naming but later became president. The city is the anchor of the Metro area.
Jackson is a city famous for its music – including Gospel, Blues, and R & B. Jackson is also home to the world famous Malaco Records recording studio. Many notable musicians hail from Jackson.
Rap rocker Kid Rock made a song about Jackson, aptly titled “Jackson, Mississippi”, in 2003.
The Rolling Stones sat “in a bar tippling a jar in Jackson” in their song ‘Country Honk’ on the 1969 album ‘Let It Bleed’. “And on the street the summer sun it shines. There’s many a bar-room queen I’ve had in Jackson, but I just can’t seem to drink you off my mind.”
* Dixie National Livestock Show, Parade and Rodeo, Mississippi Coliseum and Fairgrounds, High Street. The Wild West Rodeo comes to Jackson each year with this exciting event.
* Jackson Zoological Park, 2918 W. Capitol Street.
* Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Drive.
* Mynelle Gardens.
* Agriculture and Forestry Museum.
* Museum of Art.
* Davis Planetarium.
* Telecom Center.
* Jackson Convention Center.
* Old State Capitol.
* New State Capitol.
* Supreme Court Building.
* War Memorial Museum.
* Children’s Museum (coming soon).
* Take a tour of Jackson with the John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation & Development. 1831 Robinson Street.
* Battlefield Park, 953 Porter Street.
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