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New Orleans |
French Quarter
(where we always stay, and the best nighborhood in NO !) |
The French Quarter is the city’s historic heart, famous for
its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings with cast-iron
balconies. Crowd-pleasing Bourbon Street features jazz
clubs, Cajun eateries and raucous bars serving potent
cocktails. Quieter streets lead to the French Market,
with gourmet food and local crafts, and to Jackson Square
where street performers entertain in front of soaring St.
Louis Cathedral |
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Neighborhood: Garden District |
2220 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130-5822 |
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Head to the Garden District for the full-on New Orleans
experience replete with quaintly clanking streetcars,
proudly grandiose antebellum mansions, picture perfect
avenues lined with live oaks loaded down with Spanish moss,
and a wealth of beautiful churches and many more
architectural marvels. Even a brief excursion here makes
plain why it’s called the Garden District. So, when you
visit be sure to give yourself ample time for admiration at
a languidly slow pace befitting such gentile strand of
riverside living and to allow you to maximize each
opportunity to stop and smell the roses – and whichever
other blooms you might come across. While taking it all in,
you’d do well to dine at one of the city’s most beloved
destinations for regional cuisine. Gourmands from far and
wide (and right round the corner) swear the age-old
Commander’s Palace is the best restaurant in town – and have
been doing so since it opened back in 1880. |
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Burbon St |
The partying never stops on Bourbon Street, the French
Quarter's liveliest and wildest thoroughfare, where the
rhythmic sounds of jazz, country western, Dixieland and
sultry blues permeate the air. Brimming with life, you'll
find everything from shopping to music to Cajun food to
nightclubs. |
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Jackson Square
(right
by our hotel) |
Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of
New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic
Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's
history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made
United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase. |
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Saint Louis Cathedral
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This historic cathedral defines Jackson Square. The
beautiful structure towers over the square and is a point of
interest for anyone who walks by. The cathedral was built in
the 1720s, making it one of the oldest buildings in the
region. Those who visit Jackson Square can enjoy a
self-guided tour of the cathedral. |
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The Artist Colony
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The Artist Colony exists along the fence that borders the
cathedral. For generations, artists have occupied this space
and have been creating works of art in the square. One of
the most popular activities for tourists is to have their
portrait done by one of these dedicated local artists. |
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Restaurant |
NOTES |
Reservation |
Location |
Tableau -
616 ST. PETER STREET, NEW
ORLEANS, LA 70116 504.934.3463 |
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Muriel’s
- 801 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116 |
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5/17 7:30pm |
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Court of two Sisters
- 613 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130 |
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5/18 7:30pm |
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Montgomery |
Old southern charm meets modern
city allure in Montgomery, where the weather is sublime, and
the food is divine! Explore life in the 19th-century South
at Old Alabama Town, sample the city's artsy side at the
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts or spend the day reliving the
era of Civil Rights. Rosa Parks, the African American woman
who changed history in the United States by refusing to ride
in the back of the bus, was arrested in Montgomery, and
there are a number of interesting attractions in her honor.
Literary buffs will be wowed by the Fitzgerald Museum, while
kids will want to spend hours at the Montgomery Zoo.
Everyone will enjoy the delicious southern cuisine, from
black-eyed pea soup to country ham and red-eyed gravy. Fancy
or no-frills, a visit to Montgomery will leave you with a
taste for more.: |
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First
White House of the Confederacy |
644 shington St, Montgomery, AL
36130-3012 |
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Dexter
Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church |
454 Dxter Ave, Montgomery, AL
36104-3743 |
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National
Memorial for Peace and Justice |
417 roline St, Montgomery, AL
36104-3901 |
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Restaurant |
NOTES |
Reservation |
Location |
Central Restaurant -
129 Coosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104 |
(334) 517-1155 |
5/19 7:30pm |
MAP |
Savannah |
Savannah (/səˈvænə/) is the
oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and is the county
seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah
River, the city of Savannah became the British colonial
capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state
capital of Georgia.[5] A strategic port city in the American
Revolution and during the American Civil War .Savannah, a
coastal Georgia city, is separated from South Carolina by
the Savannah River. It is known for manicured parks,
horse-drawn carriages and antebellum architecture. Its
historic district is filled with cobblestoned squares and
parks such as Forsyth Park shaded by oak trees covered with
Spanish moss. At the center of this picturesque district is
the landmark, Gothic-Revival Cathedral of Saint John the
Baptist |
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Savannah
Historic District |
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MAP |
Cathedral
of St. John the Baptist |
222 E Harris St, Savannah, GA
31401 |
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Mickve
Israel Temple |
Monterey Square 20 East Gordon
Street, Savannah, GA 31401 |
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Located in the Historic District of Savannah, Georgia on
beautiful Monterey Square, Congregation Mickve Israel,
founded in 1733, is the third oldest Jewish congregation in
America. Our first synagogue, constructed in 1820, was the
first synagogue built in Georgia. Our magnificent sanctuary,
completed in 1878, features unique gothic style architecture
and led Condé Nast Traveler to name Congregation Mickve
Israel one of the 15 Most Beautiful Synagogues in the World.
Being so deeply rooted in Savannah’s history, Congregation
Mickve Israel is a captivating historical site for both the
Jewish community and visitors from across the globe. |
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River Street boardwalk and River Street Market Place |
502 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401 |
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Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters |
124 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401-3732 |
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Built as a beautiful Regency style mansion in 1819, the
Owens-Thomas House, along with its adjacent gardens,
carriage house, and slave quarters, allows visitors to
explore the complicated relationships between the most and
least powerful people in the city of Savannah in the early
19th century. Only a seven-minute walk from Telfair Museums’
other two sites, this historic home offers a completely
different experience. Telfair Museums’ Owens-Thomas House &
Slave Quarters has paused all docent led tours indefinitely
due to COVID-19. Guests may independently navigate the
historic home with an audio tour available on Spotify, Apple
Podcasts, or our website. |
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Olde Pink House (Savannah’s only 18th century mansion)
DINNER |
23 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401-2713
[(912) 232-4286] |
9:30PM |
MAP |
Restaurant |
NOTES |
Reservation |
Location |
Vic's on the River - 26
East Bay Street |
(912)
721-1000 |
5/20 7:30pm |
MAP |
The Olde Pink House Restaurant -
23 Abercorn St Savannah, GA 31401 |
(912) 232-4286 |
5/20 9:30pm |
MAP |
Charleston |
RAPPAHANNOCK |
701
East Bay St. Charleston, SC
29403 |
Dinner 7pm |
MAP |
The French Quarter |
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 |
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in Charleston’s original walled city, is home to the
19th-century Charleston City Market, selling clothing,
crafts, and artwork, with the Confederate Museum in the old
Market Hall. African-American history is recounted at the
Old Slave Mart Museum on the site of slave auctions.
Families and visitors head to Waterfront Park on the Cooper
River, while boutiques and galleries dot King Street |
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Magnolia Plantation and Gardens |
3550 Ashley River Rd. Charleston, SC 29414 |
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MAP |
Magnolia has been selected as one of "America's Most
Beautiful Gardens" (Travel + Leisure Magazine), and is the
only garden honored with this distinction in the State of
South Carolina! Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family,
Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed
the history of our nation unfold before it from the American
Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. It is the
oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, and the oldest
public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in
1870 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants
in its famous gardens. So, join us here at Magnolia
Plantation to experience the beauty of its gardens and its
rich history today. |
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Middleton
Place |
4300 Ashley River Road,
Charleston, SC 29414-7206 |
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Middleton Place National Historic Landmark is home to
America’s oldest and most important landscaped gardens.
Began in 1741, the historic site today encompasses 110 acres
including the Gardens, House Museum, Stable yards, and
Eliza’s House. Together they tell the inclusive history of
all who lived, worked, and died here. The stories of the
Middleton family including two Founding Fathers and
generations of enslaved people are interwoven throughout the
property. Visitors have opportunities to experience those
stories with both guided and self-guided tours. |
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Restaurant |
NOTES |
Reservation |
Location |
RAPPAHANNOCK
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701
East Bay St. Charleston, SC
29403 |
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5/21 7:00pm |
MAP |
Charlotte |
Historic
Rosedale |
3427 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
28206-2052 |
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MAP |
Historic Rosedale has been a part of Charlotte’s history
since 1815. In those early days, it was three miles out of
town. Today, it is an urban oasis that has survived the
development around it. Located on about 9 acres, the
restored historic house, recreated blacksmith shop, and
verdant and blooming gardens provide visitors an opportunity
to experience a look back at life in earlier times, as well
as an invitation to explore the grounds and our big tree
museum. |
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Wing Haven Gardens |
248 Ridgewood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209-1632 |
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MAP |
Located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, Wing
Haven provides a natural oasis for reflection and study of
its three public gardens. Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary
is rich in Southern horticulture and a habitat for birds and
wildlife. The Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden is the site
of a world-renowned garden writer's living laboratory. The
SEED Wildlife & Children's Gardens provide hands-on
exploratory learning and a natural habitat for local
wildlife. Together, these three gardens welcome visitors of
all ages to discover and learn. Wing Haven also offers more
than 40 programs and special events each year. COVID-19
Update: The gardens are open for pre-registered guests to
enjoy self-guided tours and visits. No walk-ins. Schedule
your visit in advance |
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Charlotte Regional Farmer's Market |
1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217-4528 |
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Fourth Ward Park |
301 N Poplar St Central Park Region, Charlotte, NC 28202-1617 |
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Fourth Ward- Historic neighborhood with
Victorian homes, worth strolling around. |
Restaurant |
NOTES |
Reservation |
Location |
The Capital Grill - 201 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 |
2 min walk from the hotel |
Steak house |
MAP |
Llios crafted Greek - 1514 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203 |
(980) 237-1949 |
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MAP |
Knoxville |
Market Square |
18 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902 |
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MAP |
Established in 1879, Great place
for a fun and relaxed afternoon or evening! friendly
atmosphere with welcoming restaurants serving delicious food
to choose from in casual outdoor terraces or more formal
indoor settings. Regardless of what your choice is you will
be sure to satisfy, taste buds and hunger pains. There is
also a comedy club with a great bar, an outdoor stage and
small shops with fun and unique ambiance and beautiful
restored old historical buildings housing restaurants and
shops. A beautiful suffragette sculpture centerpiece stands
welcoming at the entrance of Market Square and on quiet
afternoons a street violinist plays in the background.
Surely a friendly and relaxed square that everyone will be
sure to enjoy! |
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James White’s Fort |
205 East Hill Avenue Knoxville, TN 37915 |
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James White, The Founder of Knoxville, came to the future
site of Knoxville in the early 1780s. His service in the
Revolutionary War earned him a land grant of 1,000 acres.
White built the first permanent structure, his two-story log
cabin, in 1786. Two years later, White enclosed the log
cabin and other structures with a stockade fence for
protection from wild animals. White was a friend of the
Cherokee Indians in the surrounding area. White negotiated
several Cherokee and white settler treaties. White opened
his home in peace and to trade with him. The courtyard of
the Fort was used as a stable for domesticated animals such
as horses, cows, pigs and sheep. The area around the Fort
was cleared of trees, and the vegetable gardens and tobacco
crop were grown for food and commerce. James White
partitioned part of his land in October 1791 to establish
the town which would become Knoxville. |
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Restaurant |
NOTES |
Reservation |
Location |
Market Square, - 18 Market
Square, Knoxville, TN 37902 |
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Nashville |
Andrew Jackson's Hermitage |
4580 Rachels Ln, Nashville, TN 37076-1331 |
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The Hermitage, Home of President
Andrew Jackson, is one of the largest and most visited
presidential homes in 30 historic buildings, that welcomes
some 200,000 annual visitors, including 30,000
schoolchildren, from all 50 states and many foreign
countries. Visit Andrew Jackson's Hermitage to witness "The
Duel: The Art of the Southern Gentleman." This 30-minute
visitor experience will answer questions about dueling
followed by an ACTUAL demonstration by our historic
re-enactors. “The Duel” takes place every Thursday through
Sunday throughout the day, free with paid admission. The
United States, and recently named the #1 historic house in
Tennessee. Today, The Hermitage is a 1,120-acre National
Historic Landmark with over |
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Broadway St, and Printer's Alley |
Located 5 min walk from the hotel |
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MAP |
Broadway may be the favorite for country fans, but you can
catch some great jazz and blues in Printers Alley. My kids
loved listening to the jazz music and walking thru the Alley
seeing the lights strung up at night. Whether you are just
strolling thru for some good insta pics or really want to
listen to some love music this is a great stop while in
Nashville! |
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THE MUSIC CITY WALK OF FAME PARK |
Demonbreun St between 4th and 5th Avenue |
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MAP |
5 min walk from the Hotel |
Gordon Jewish Community Center |
801 Percy Warner Blvd, Nashville, TN 37205 |
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Nashville Holocaust Memorial |
Restaurant |
NOTES |
Reservation |
Location |
Robert's Western World -
416 Broadway B, Nashville, TN 37203 |
dinner plus live music |
walk ins |
MAP |
Ole Red (dinner and live)
- 300 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201 |
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walk ins |
MAP |
Skull's Rainbow Room -
222 Printers Aly, Nashville, TN 37201 |
(dinner
+live music) |
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MAP |
(8 min walk, but we wanted to check Printer’s
Aly, so we can walk through it to the restaurant) After dinner we
can go- on the way back to the
hotel to one of the ones on Broadway for some
fun 😊 |
Memphis |
Graceland |
3717 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116 |
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MAP |
Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee,
is the home of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
Elvis Presley's Graceland is open daily with tours of
Graceland Mansion, Elvis’ custom jets and our new
entertainment and exhibit complex, Elvis Presley’s Memphis.
The complex includes a new automobile museum, Presley
Motors, and Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum, the
world’s largest and most comprehensive Elvis museum in the
world, as well as many more exhibits, restaurants and shops.
The tour of Graceland Mansion features an interactive, iPad
tour with additional enhancements including photos, video
and more. Continue your experience with the all-new
Graceland Exhibition Center, which features three rotating
exhibits, the TCB Food Hall and Jungle Room Bar. |
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Beale Street |
203 Beale Street Memphis, TN 389103 |
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MAP |
Memphis' iconic Beale Street, home of the blues, has slowed
down a bit because of COVID-19. But, next to Elvis Presley's
Graceland, it remains the city's most popular tourist
attraction. Beale Street. located in downtown Memphis, runs
from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of
about 1.8 miles. It was created in 1841 and primarily housed
shops of trade merchants who traded goods with ships along
the Mississippi River. In the 1860s, many black traveling
musicians began performing on Beale Street. In 1869, the
Beale Street Baptist Church, Tennessee's oldest surviving
African American church edifice and an important presence in
the early civil rights movement in Memphis, was built. 1899,
Church Park was created at the corner of 4th and Beale and
it became a recreational and cultural center where blues
musicians could gather. An auditorium in the park could seat
2,000 people. In 1903, Memphis became the home of W.C.
Handy, the musician to create the "Blues on Beale Street"
and wrote such famous songs a "Beale Street Blues" and "The
Memphis Blues." From the 1920s to the 1940s, Louis
Armstrong, Muddy Waters, Albert King, Memphis Minnie, B.B.
King, Rufus Thomas, Rosco Gordon and other blues and jazz
legends played on Beale Street. Today, Beale Street
celebrates its rich history of blues music with blues clubs
and restaurants that are major tourist attractions along the
thoroughfare. Festivals and outdoor concerts frequently
attract large crowds to the street. Among the most popular
venues are B.B. King's Blues Club, W.C. Handy's historic
home, Mr. Handy's Blues Hall, Hard Rock Cafe, Silky
O'Sullivan's, Lil Anthony's Cafe, Memphis Rock 'n Soul
Museum, Johnny G's Creole Kitchen, Miss Polly's Soul City
Cafe and Memphis Music. |
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Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum |
191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103 (Open on Tuesday?) |
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MAP |
The Rock and Soul Museum captures a great period in America
when the truly gifted motivated singers and performers
flourished because they had fortitude and great talent. This
will make any American proud to know that Americans of many
different ethnicities established, early music from blues,
to jazz, to rock-n-roll. This museum teaches about the true
pioneers and history of American music. It highlights the
immense talent and drive that these performers possessed and
who they are and where they came from. Lots of memorabilia:
photos, musical instruments, juke boxes, clothing from music
stars (including Army uniforms from Elvis). And tunes from
old juke boxes. Very interesting and informative. And jogs
the memory of bygone rock and soul eras. |
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music |
926 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38106-3338 |
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The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a 17,000
square-foot museum offering interactive exhibits, videos,
vintage musical instruments used to create the Stax sound,
stage costumes, photographs, records, and approximately
3,000 other items of memorabilia that tell the unique story,
from beginning to present, of American soul music,
particularly that of Stax Records and the Memphis Sound.
Artists highlighted include Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, the
Staple Singers, the Bar-Kays, Booker T. & the MGs, Johnnie
Taylor, Little Milton, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Rufus and
Carla Thomas, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Ike & Tina Turner,
James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, and hundreds of others. |
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Restaurant |
NOTES |
Reservation |
Location |
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous - 52
S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103 |
5 min walk from the hotel |
(901) 523-2746 |
MAP |
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Vicksburg |
Vicksburg Bridge (Mississippi Welcome Center) |
4210
Washington St, Vicksburg, MS 39180 |
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MAP |
This is a very cool stop. Make it a point to pull off the
interstate as you cross the Mississippi River between
Louisiana and Mississippi. There is a historical marker for
the Vicksburg Siege on May 16, 1863 when Ulysses Grant's
army surrounded John Pemberton's. The Confederacy
surrendered on July 4 of the same year. The whole stop takes
about 15 minutes. It's a single building with restrooms and
an incredible view of the dual bridges over the Mississippi
river. Cannons are set up below the building overlooking the
river. It's just cool. You probably need a restroom break
from the highway, so why not stop and take in the view. |
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The Open Market (antiques, Memorabilia) |
2133 Washington St., Vicksburg, MS 39180 |
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MAP |
(right by our
B&B) |
Vicksburg National Military Park
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3201 Clay St Vicksburg, MS 39183 |
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MAP |
Gibraltar of the Confederacy. Confederate President
Jefferson Davis remarked, "Vicksburg is the nail head that
holds the South’s two halves together.” At the start of the
Civil War, Confederates controlled the Mississippi River
south of Cairo, Illinois all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
With its valuable commercial port and railroad hub, the city
was of tremendous importance. From points west of the
Mississippi River, men, food, salt, and weapons, funneled
through Mexico, made their way to Vicksburg and Confederate
armies in the East. Confederate engineers capably fortified
strategic positions like Vicksburg. With its riverfront
artillery batteries and a ring of forts with over 170
cannons, the Confederate leadership was confident that
Vicksburg was safe from Union incursions. Even from the
north and east, the natural topography with a maze of swamps
and bayous offered a seemingly impregnable defense that kept
General Grant's army at bay for much of the eighteen-month
campaign. President Abraham Lincoln also realized the
necessity to capture Vicksburg. Remarking, "Vicksburg is the
key the key! The war can never be brought to a close until
that key is in our pocket.” The capture of this "Gibraltar
of the Confederacy" was an immediate priority for Lincoln.
If Vicksburg fell, Union forces could isolate Texas,
Arkansas, and much of Louisiana, cutting off Confederate
supplies and personnel. As the war progressed, Federal naval
and ground forces pushed south from Illinois, and north from
the Gulf of Mexico as they closed in on Vicksburg. In 1863,
they set their sights on Vicksburg, the Fortress City. The
fate of the Confederacy would lie largely with the fate of
Vicksburg. |
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Vicksburg Riverfront Murals |
1201-1299 Levee St, Vicksburg, MS 39180 |
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MAP |
Restaurant |
NOTES |
Reservation |
Location |
10 South Rooftop Bar & Grill - 1301 Washington St Fl 10
Vicksburg, MS 39180 |
(13 min walk from the B&B) |
6015014600 |
MAP |
Rusty's Riverfront Grill (Patio) -
901 Washington St, Vicksburg, MS 39180 |
18 min walk from Our B&B |
6016382030 |
MAP |