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What to do and see in Mississippi, United States: The Best Bridges
From 24-hour casinos, upscale shopping and luxurious spas in Tunica to the Civil War sites in Vicksburg to the lush golf courses, beaches and upscale casinos in Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi offers visitors a wide range of vacation experiences. Vacationers to Mississippi can choose from a diverse group of destinations and activities. On the Gulf Coast in Biloxi and Gulfport, casino gaming, big name entertainment shows, deep-sea fishing and golf, are popular pastimes. In Vicksburg, the Vicksburg National Cemetery and Civil War sites draw many visitors. In historic Natchez, you can take a scenic drive on the Natchez Trace Parkway or visit Frogmore Plantation, one of eight plantations originally owned by a wealthy Natchez planter. For an urban experience, Jackson, dubbed the “City with Soul” has over 50 nightclubs featuring Soul, Jazz, Blues, Rock and other musical genres. Tunica offers great casinos, golf and big name entertainers such as Bonnie Rait, Smokey Robinson and George Jones. Golfers, rejoice! Mississippi has more than 150 golf courses. Among the high-profile courses on everybody’s must play list are The Links at Cottonwoods and Tunica National Golf Tennis Club in Tunica and Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier and The Bridges Golf Club at Hollywood Casino. Families visiting Mississippi fall in love with the heaping portions of Southern hospitality. Family-oriented activities are plentiful in Mississippi whether it’s enjoying the beaches on the Gulf Coast, visiting the home of Elvis Presley in Tupelo or riding a huge paddlewheeler on the Mississippi River.
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1. Biloxi Bay Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By sharonsS9190DT
This a beautiful walk. Allows you to exercise without realizing it. I go during the day & always feel safe. If I were going at night, I would take a friend.
2. The Bridge of Sighs
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By RoseDhu - Bluffton, United States
We wandered over the Bridge of Sighs at the end of a day spent exploring. This was a lovely stop and walk along the Mississippi River...clean, well-maintained, with lots of trash cans and benches along the way. We hung around for a beautiful sunset too.
3. Vicksburg Bridge
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
There are two bridges that cross the Mississippi River from Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Delta, Louisiana. Don't get confused. One is for vehicular traffic, the other is for railroads. Before crossing on I-20, stop at the Warren County Visitor Center to get a spectacular, sweeping view of the two bridges and the river. It's worth the stop. The original bridge, now called the Old Vicksburg Bridge, is a cantilever bridge carrying one rail line across the river. It was built in 1928-30 and carried vehicular traffic until 1998. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It was replaced by the newer Vicksburg Bridge in 1973 and remains the northernmost crossing of the Mississippi River in Louisiana open to motor vehicles. It is a cantilever, four-lane bridge that is 12,974 feet long and 60 feet wide. It handles over 25,000 vehicles daily. From 2019 to 2021, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development spent $27.5 million to provide a number of significant repairs, including an overlay on the bridge deck, upgraded electrical system and new roadway lighting. Visitors are encouraged to cross the bridge to the west side to observe the site of an interesting chapter of Civil War history, Grant's canal. Prior to the 47-day siege of Vicksburg in 1863, General Ulysses S. Grant attempted to cut a canal across a loop in the Mississippi River, causing the river to change course and bypass Vicksburg. Despite the efforts of hundreds of workers, the river refused to budge, forcing Grant to besiege the city. The west end of the Vicksburg Bridge passes the last remaining section of the canal.
4. Tallahatchie Bridge
5. I-110 and the Boardwalk Loop
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By TravelLover59 - Navarre, United States
Biloxi is lucky to have the I-110 spur from I-10 to access downtown Biloxi, the casinos, and the beach easily. It takes no time to get to all of the attractions and the beach from I-10. The Boardwalk Loop is a scenic boardwalk that loops out over the water. It is tucked right under the entrance ramp to I-110. It is an attractive way to get from the beach to the Beau Rivage complex.
