A trip to Vicksburg is not complete without diving into the cities American Civil War history. Vicksburg 
National Military Park (4.2 miles) preserves site of the Battle of Vicksburg. This historic park is now home to over 1, 300 monuments, tablets and markers. See the first American Ironclad warships built at the beginning of the Civil War at the 
USS Cairo Museum (4.9 miles). For even more of a blast from the past, visit the Old Court House Museum (2.9 miles) and the Old Depot Museum (3.2 miles). Your window into the past is just minutes away when you stay with Red Roof! Aside from their amazing history, Vicksburg is also known for their four fantastic riverfront casinos. 
Ameristar Casino Vicksburg is just 2.5 miles away and is Mississippi's largest dockside casino with over 1, 300 slot and video poker machines, craps, blackjack, roulette and live poker. Get lucky at the Lady Luck Casino located near the Mississippi River (3.4 miles). For even more betting thrills, head to Riverwalk Casino or Wat