Located in the heart of the Deep South, the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi was the site of one of the major battles of the Civil War. In addition to being steeped in history, the city also has become somewhat of an entertainment mecca, as evidenced by its abundance of riverboat casinos. Vicksburg is also home to several fine golf courses, including the Clear Creek Golf course, an 18-hole, par 72 municipal course with 6,601 yards of golf to play.
Cedar Grove Mansion Inn and Restaurant
The Cedar Grove Mansion Inn and Restaurant is an elegant antebellum bed and breakfast that is sits among five acres of gardens. The facility consists of five separate buildings that contain a total of 33 rooms and suites. Meals are prepared by executive chef John Kellogg, who specializes in southern dishes. A homestyle breakfast is served every morning. Other amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center and laundry services. For those staying elsewhere, tours of the mansion are available every morning at 10 a.m.
Cedar Grove Mansion Inn and Restaurant
2200 Oak St.
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1000
cedargroveinn.com
Horizon Casino Hotel Vicksburg
The Horizon includes a hotel and 297 foot-long, 36,000 square-foot riverboat casino. The hotel features 117 luxury guest rooms and the casino is packed with the latest gaming choices, including over 750 slot and video poker machines and table games like Black Jack and Three Card Poker. For dining, the Market Buffet features prime rib and lobster tail as well as gourmet pastries for dessert. The facility is within walking distance of Vicksburg attractions like the Coca-Cola Museum and the old courthouse museum.
Horizon Casino Hotel Vicksburg
1310 Mulberry St.
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-3423
horizonvicksburg.com
Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
The Ameristar features 149 guest rooms and suites, including Jacuzzi spa suites. Gaming takes place on a 70,000 square-foot riverboat casino with 1,800 slot machines and 36 table games. For the poker buff, the separate poker room features 10 tables. Entertainment can be found in the Bottleneck Blues Bar and the Casino Cabaret. Dining options include a barbecue and steak restaurant, a buffet and a New York-style delicatessen. Facilities are also available for meetings and weddings.
Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
4116 Washington St.
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-1000
ameristar.com/Vicksburg
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Chris Joseph is a freelance writer residing in Pennsylvania. He has written hundreds of articles for newspapers and the Internet on a variety of topics, including several on golf for GolfLink.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from York College of Pennsylvania.
