First stop on I-20 after crossing over the Mississippi, this is more than just a welcome center and…read morerest area. It has a terrific view of the bridge and the River, plus the Navy Circle that protected upriver from invading forces. Inside, a full service welcome center with information on local attractions and hotels. Clean bathrooms. Even free coffee!

The state of Mississippi should be ashamed at the way they've neglected the main welcome center…read moreentering the state from Louisiana. Yes, it's in a good location sitting atop the river. But it's not easy to get to and the parking is limited. You can geta a nice picture of the river and the bridges. The bathroom was old, dirty, and hot. It looked like something out of the 1960's. It's an embarrassment to the state. They should cross the river and look at what Louisiana's welcome center looks like, or better yet, the welcome center entering the state of Texas.

The USS Cairo Gunboat & Museum in Vicksburg National Military Park presents a rare glimpse into…read moreCivil War naval history through its preservation of one of the first ironclad warships in U.S. naval history. The Cairo was sunk in 1862 in the Yazoo River and lay forgotten until it was raised in 1964, revealing a time capsule of life aboard a Union gunboat. The restored vessel is a formidable testament to 19th-century engineering & military strategy. Inside the museum we saw an array of artifacts recovered from the Cairo displayed, including personal items of the crew, naval armaments & the ship's massive steam engines. Exhibits detail the Cairo's role in the river campaigns of the Civil War, its sinking by an electrically detonated mine, and the incredible salvage operation. This museum educates about the technical and military aspects of the era and tells a compelling story of innovation, warfare, and preservation.

I can't help to be amazed when I come across exhibits like this. It's not necessarily the exhibit…read moreitself, but as I stand and contemplate what type of technology was available, and then try to understand how they put things like this together, it just amazes me. American history can sometimes be thought of as dull, but I think the people who believe that lack the ability to imagine a time different than they live in. What the shipwrights had to do to create this vessel, and then consider the soldiers that served on it and the accommodations they put up with to defend our country this is just incredible. Very few today could've dealt with this type of environment. Take a few moments and close your eyes and imagine the life of a soldier on an iron side boat. This exhibit is well laid out, but it is what you make of it. Well worth the experience.

I just wanted to say that it made my day when I saw a sign at the window that said they would not…read moreaccept credit cards or other payments that came out of undergarment undergarments. Priceless!!

I am posting this review to document my experience interacting with the Vicksburg Police…read moreDepartment. Over the past year, I have attempted to obtain police reports, public records, and information related to documented incidents through formal public records requests and written correspondence. In multiple instances, I was told that no records were available or that records could not be provided, even when other documentation indicated that reports or documentation should exist. As a result, I was forced to file formal public records complaints and escalate the matter to state agencies in order to attempt to obtain records and responses. This review is not written out of anger, but to document the difficulty I experienced when trying to obtain basic public records and information through the proper legal channels. Access to public records and clear communication are important for public trust, and when those processes break down, it creates serious concerns for citizens trying to resolve issues properly. I hope the department will work toward improving transparency, records management, and communication with the public so that situations like this can be resolved through normal procedures. This review is being posted for public awareness and documentation of my experience.

I have never been in trouble with the law my entire life. Not even so much as a speeding ticket…read more Since I have moved to Vicksburg and have stood up for my rights as a FREE AMERICAN CITIZEN governed by the United States Constitution, I have been constantly been harassed by VPD so much so that I have been arrested 2 separate occasions and released within an hour or two when they figure out that they can't charge me for anything because I never broke the laws or did what they say I did. I mind my own business and keep to myself but they go out of their way to let me know they're watching me. I have been followed by VPD on multiple occasions (as recent as yesterday), I have been confronted by them and yet they still don't know their own laws. It's sad when a citizen can spend 20 minutes on the Vicksburg and Mississippi state websites and become more knowledgeable about the laws of this town and state than the ones who are supposedly sworn to uphold such laws. After my second initial confrontation between VPD and myself, I started recording each encounter. I even recorded my arrests. I also pulled the 911 tapes and in car recordings of each incident by public records request. Arm yourself with knowledge. More citizens need to stand up and let this city know that we are tired of of VPD officers who think they can keep us cowering in a corner wondering when they might be there to harass us again. File a formal complaint with the VPD. Let Armstrong know that you aren't afraid to stand up for your rights as an American citizen and a citizen of Vicksburg......

Founded in 1811 & incorporated as a town in 1825, Vicksburg has a rich history, which was easily…read moreexplored. Vicksburg is a small city of 20,000, in western Mississippi. It's known as the site of a key Civil War battle. The Siege of Vicksburg is commemorated at the vast Vicksburg National Military Park, which encompasses the Vicksburg National Cemetery and the restored USS Cairo gunboat. The landmark Old Court House has a museum displaying Civil War artifacts. The Lower Mississippi River Museum features an aquarium and interactive exhibits. Before & during the Civil War, Vicksburg was a significant trading city that benefited from heavy steamboat traffic on the Mississippi River. The city was a major hub for shipping cotton from the surrounding counties. Vicksburg is located on a high bluff overlooking a critical turn in the Mississippi River. It was a strategic stronghold and the decisive turning point of the American Civil War. Its capture by Union forces in 1863 effectively split the Confederacy in 2 and gave the Union control of the entire Mississippi River. President Lincoln nicknamed Vicksburg "key to the S. " during the Civil War when it was at the center of the battle. There were many majestic stately homes in this historic city.

I am posting this review as a matter of public record and public awareness…read more Over the past year, I have submitted multiple formal public records requests, written notices, and administrative complaints to the City of Vicksburg regarding documented incidents and requests for public information. Many of these requests were delayed, denied, or not responded to within the timeframes required under Mississippi public records law. As a result, I have filed or submitted documentation to the Mississippi Ethics Commission, the Mississippi State Auditor, and federal agencies so that there is a formal record outside of the city administrative structure. This review is not written out of anger, but to document my experience attempting to resolve issues through the proper administrative and legal channels. When residents follow the official process but cannot obtain responses or records, it creates a serious transparency and public trust issue. I hope the City of Vicksburg will improve communication, transparency, and public records compliance so that future issues can be resolved at the local level without requiring escalation to outside agencies.

County building across from the old courthouse. Beautiful old art deco building with lots of…read moremarkers. It appears Al of the Warren County services come through this building.

I am posting this review to document my experience interacting with the Vicksburg Police…read moreDepartment. Over the past year, I have attempted to obtain police reports, public records, and information related to documented incidents through formal public records requests and written correspondence. In multiple instances, I was told that no records were available or that records could not be provided, even when other documentation indicated that reports or documentation should exist. As a result, I was forced to file formal public records complaints and escalate the matter to state agencies in order to attempt to obtain records and responses. This review is not written out of anger, but to document the difficulty I experienced when trying to obtain basic public records and information through the proper legal channels. Access to public records and clear communication are important for public trust, and when those processes break down, it creates serious concerns for citizens trying to resolve issues properly. I hope the department will work toward improving transparency, records management, and communication with the public so that situations like this can be resolved through normal procedures. This review is being posted for public awareness and documentation of my experience.

First, I hope that more people will begin to post their reviews of the VPD here on Yelp. I've seen…read moreother comments on the VPD Facebook page. On May 16, 2019, my parents were heading westbound on I-20 in Vicksburg when they were hit and injured by a wrong-way driver. A few weeks later, my mother died from her severe injuries due to the collision. Based on my experiences with the VPD, its competence should be questioned in many areas. First, the ACCIDENT REPORT WAS WRONG, and it took many calls and emails to get it revised by October 2019. This was nearly 5 MONTHS after the incident. Next, a number of officers displayed LITTLE TO NO COMMUNICATION & PEOPLE SKILLS. They often didn't return phone calls or emails, and I was treated rudely by Chief Moore on the phone. He never offered any condolences but acted as if I were taking up his precious time. How can anyone like that be expected to lead and represent VPD in public? I guess that's why they don't return calls...because they wouldn't know the proper thing to say??!! Finally, the VPD REFUSED TO ISSUE A TRAFFIC CITATION to the wrong-way driver because they felt it wouldn't do any good. There is no question about who caused the incident since it was recorded on video--but because a grand jury decided it was all an accident, the police thought they were done. However, at ANY time, VPD could and should have issued a citation requiring the driver eventually to appear in municipal court. But no...THEY COULDN'T BE BOTHERED TO DO SOMETHING THIS BASIC. A PERSON (who probably should not have been driving) TOOK A LIFE AND DIDN'T EVEN GET SO MUCH AS A TRAFFIC TICKET?!! That's outrageous and pathetic! Whom does the VPD "serve and protect"? Only themselves. They should be ashamed, and I must ask WHY FUND THIS POLICE DEPARTMENT?