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Historic Homes & Museums
The Corners Mansion & Inn circa1873*
Situated on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers, the Corners was built in 1873 as a wedding present to a favored daughter of the Kleins. Pierced columns with the symbols of love and marriage carved into them and lovely Creole parterre gardens are unique to the Corners.
Ahern's Belle of the Bends circa 1876*
Built by Mississippi State Senator Murray F. Smith and his wife Kate. This home is a classic example of Italianate architecture and is the only home in the area with oval arched woodwork.
Annabelle circa 1868*
John Alexander Klein built this stately Victorian Italianate residence on a bluff above the Mississippi River for his son Madison Conrad. Annabelle is elegantly furnished with beautiful antiques, fine art and rare family heirlooms, some of museum quality.
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Baer House circa 1870*
A lovely Eastlake Victorian home with Italianate influence was built for Leona and Lazarus Baer, local merchant family. Recently restored, this home is beautifully furnished with antiques and retains it elaborate woodwork.
Southern Cultural Heritage Complex
This cultural center tells the story of the Sisters of Mercy's 132 years of educating the children and nursing sick at the Saint Francis Xavier Academy and Convent. Listed on the National Register of Historic places, this center showcases the original school 1830, a hospital and barracks during the Civil War. The Southern Cultural Heritage Complex is an affiliate of the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Biedenharn Museum of Coca-ColaŽ Memorabilia
Restored 1890 building where Coca-ColaŽ was first bottled anywhere in the world in1894. Museum contains reproduction bottling works, Coca-ColaŽ memorabilia,1900 soda fountain and restored 1890 candy store.
Yesterday's Children Antique Doll and Toy Museum
This museum includes a gift shop and four rooms of displays housed in an 1849 building. It has over 1000 dolls, mid 1800 China heads, late 1800 French and German bisque,1900 compos, Madame Alexanders, Barbies, pedal cars, trucks, trains, guns, soldiers and more.
Enjoy shopping in historic downtown Vicksburg, Pemberton Square Mall or at the Vicksburg Factory Outlets.
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Evening excitement can be found at Vicksburg's four casinos: Ameristar Casino, Horizon Casino, Isle of Capri Casino and Rainbow Casino. Enjoy a carriage ride in downtown Vicksburg, a walking ghost tour or a sunset cruise on the Mississippi River aboard the Sweet Olive.
Special events information is available on the Calendar of Events page. Be sure not to miss "Gold in the Hills," the longest playing melodrama in the country, Vicksburg's Pilgrimage Tour of Homes, "Riverfest," a musical celebration on the streets of historic downtown Vicksburg, Vicksburg's International Chamber Music Festival, 4th of July Extravaganza, Juneteenth Heritage Celebration, Civil War Living History, Mardi Gras Ball and Parade, Christmas Confederate Ball and much more.
*Bed and Breakfast accommodations available
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