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Things to see in Vicksburg, Mississippi (United States): 5 places and when to go
Vicksburg, Mississippi is a town in United States, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Architecture (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are USS Cairo, Grant's Canal and Old Vicksburg Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 32.3525, -90.8777
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 1,104 km as the crow flies
What to see in Vicksburg, Mississippi
The places in and around Vicksburg, Mississippi, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- USS Cairo1861 City-class ironclad2.8 km
- Grant's CanalCanal in Louisiana, United States of America6.3 km
- Old Vicksburg BridgeRail bridge over the Mississippi River5.0 km
- A.J. Lewis HouseHistoric house in Edwards, Mississippi, USA26 km
- Big Black River Railroad BridgeConcrete open-spandrel arch bridge over the Big Black River near Bovina, Mississippi16 km
When to go to Vicksburg, Mississippi
The best time to visit Vicksburg, Mississippi is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:06
- FebPossible10:51
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:48
- MayBest time13:40
- JunBest time14:07
- JulBest time13:56
- AugBest time13:11
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:11
- NovPossible10:18
- DecPossible9:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 53. In March, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vicksburg, Mississippi
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,104 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Jackson, Mississippi8 places65 km
- Natchez, Mississippi9 places101 km
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi8 places189 km
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana17 places212 km
- Shreveport, Louisiana5 places272 km
- Metairie, Louisiana6 places273 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vicksburg, Mississippi?
The best known: USS Cairo, Grant's Canal, Old Vicksburg Bridge, A.J. Lewis House, Big Black River Railroad Bridge. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vicksburg, Mississippi?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 53.
How do you get to Vicksburg, Mississippi?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,104 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vicksburg, Mississippi as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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