Vicksburg sits on the Mississippi River with a compact, walkable historic downtown, major Civil War sites and museums, riverfront parks and local restaurants—so multi-week stays feel cozy and engaging rather than isolated, with enough outdoor and cultural options to keep downtime interesting.
You’re also within easy reach of Jackson (about 44 miles east) for bigger-city dining, museums and an airport, and Natchez (about 72 miles southwest) for more antebellum homes, dining and river-town charm.