Steep yourself in southern culture in this vibrant Mississippi city

Eating fried chicken in an antebellum home after a history tour with Jefferson Davis’s great-great grandson is about as steeped in southern culture as you can get.

Eating a tomato sandwich on white bread followed by a tour of Vicksburg National Military Art is a close second. The park, called the largest outdoor art gallery in the world, pays tribute to those who fought in the Siege of Vicksburg.

I spent a weekend in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was charmed by its walkable downtown with cute shops and art galleries, varied dining scene and historic bed and breakfast where we stayed.

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– Jan Schroder, The Travel 100