Local Attractions

Port Gibson, the nearby towns of Natchez and Vicksburg and the surrounding areas are rich with historical, enjoyable events and sites to experience. See the items below, and be sure to also check the events page for additional activities you wish to take part in.

Windsor Ruins photo (above) courtesy of NatchezTraceTravel.com

Bicycling

Port Gibson/Natchez Trace Bike Route (website)
Vicksburg to Port Gibson/Natchez Trace Bike Route (website)
Lorman to Natchez/Natchez Trace Bike Route (website)
Windsor Ruins/Natchez Trace Loop Route (website)

Blues

Mississippi Blues Trail (website)
Rabbit’s Foot Company (Wikipedia)

Civil War / Military

- Port Gibson
  - A.K Shaifer House (website)
  - Battle of Port Gibson (website)
  - Grand Gulf Military Park (website)
  - Windsor Ruins (website)
- Vicksburg
  - Lower Mississippi River Museum (website)
  - Old Court House Museum (website)
  - USS Cairo Gunboat and Museum (website)
  - Vicksburg National Military Park (website)

Dining in Port Gibson

61 Fish Market
1113 US-61
(601) 437-4009
Antonio’s Pizza
224 Carroll Street
(601) 437-5411
Best Wok
1091 US-61
(601) 437-0079
C J’s Place
MS-552
(601) 877-3700
Ella’s
405 Anthony Street
(601) 437-9269

McDonald’s
1144 Hwy 61 N
(601) 437-3006
Pizza Hut
1141-C Hwy 61-N
(601) 437-5544
Sonic Drive-In
1163 US-61
(601) 437-5611
The Spot (Facebook)
3035 Hwy 61 South
(601) 448-0830

Nearby Dining

10 South Rooftop Bar & Grill (website)
1301 Washington Street, 10th Floor, Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 501-4600
The College Grill (Facebook)
5159 A Highway 552, Lorman, MS 39096
(601) 877-2112
Fat Mama’s Tamales (website)
303 South Canal Street, Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-4548
Martinez Restaurant (website)
4004 US-61, Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-7555
Old Country Store (Facebook)
18801 US-61, Lorman, MS 39096
(601) 437-5272

The ORIGINAL WIngo’s Wings & Tenders (*)
5164 MS-552, Lorman, MS 39096
(601) 877-2008
Patton’s Store (Facebook) (*)
5185 MS-52, Lorman, MS 39096
(601) 877-9993
Rusty’s Riverfront Grill (website)
902 Washington Street, Vicksburg 39180
(601) 638-2030
Walnut Hills (website)
1214 Adams Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-4910

* Restaurant is only open during the Academic Year

Education

Alcorn State University – Lorman, MS (website)

Hunting

Canemount Wildlife Management Area – Port Gibson, MS (website)
Copiah County Wildlife Management Area – near Hazlehurst, MS (website)
Natchez Wildlife Management Area – East of Natchez, MS (website)

Mansions

Longwood Mansion – Natchez, MS (website)
Rosalie Mansion – Natchez, MS (website)

Ruins

Windsor Ruins – Port Gibson (website)
Located 10.5 miles West of Isabella Bed and Breakfast. “Twenty-three (23) standing Corinthian columns of the largest antebellum Greek Revival mansion ever built in the state of Mississippi.” (per Wikipedia)