Vicksburg Bridge — Attraction in Vicksburg

You have to stop here for a nice stretch especially if you are traveling long distance! The view is absolutely stunning! The Vicksburg, Mississippi, is home to two impressive cantilever bridges that span over the mighty Mississippi River. Nearly mirror images of each other, these engineering marvels represent two eras of design and transit. The Old Vicksburg Bridge, completed in 1930, originally carried both trains and vehicles but now exclusively serves rail traffic. Just downstream, the newer bridge—finished in 1973—handles today’s vehicular flow. For those looking to take in breathtaking views of both structures, the Warren Welcome Center on the Mississippi side offers a perfect vantage point. Even if we arrived after the center was closed, the area is still accessible to visitors to walk around and still get to see and learn the historical significance...

This is a very cool stop. Make it a point to pull off the interstate as you cross the Mississippi River between Louisiana and Mississippi. There is a historical marker for the Vicksburg Siege on May 16, 1863 when Ulysses Grant's army surrounded John Pemberton's. The Confederacy surrendered on July 4 of the same year.

The whole stop takes about 15 minutes. It's a single building with restrooms and an incredible view of the dual bridges over the Mississippi river. Cannons are set up below the building overlooking the river. It's just cool. You probably need a restroom break from the highway, so why not stop and take in the view.

The visitors center was very clean, had knowledgeable workers, and free coffee. You could see the bridges perfectly. The workers gave us maps of...

The worst bridge ever. It is in construction and I had to wait 1 hr stuck in traffic right there and another 2 hrs detour to Arkansas- Greenville. Awful. It derailed me with 4 hrs detour. I had to drive the whole night to make up for the lost time just to make the...