Newsweek Readers Choice: Vicksburg Wins Best Historical Small Town

VICKSBURG, MS – Vicksburg has won the Newsweek Readers Choice of the Best Historical Small Towns contest.

The contest began July 18 with an announcement that Vicksburg had been included in the running. Since that time, a community effort was made to vote for the designation by several community partners, including the Vicksburg Daily News.

In an update released just hours ago, Newsweek has updated the list and Vicksburg is Number One.

In their article, Newsweek said, “Want to escape the hustle and bustle of life? It’s time to discover the allure of America’s charming small historic towns. Think picture-perfect main streets lined with quaint shops, historical buildings and welcoming cafés, plus breathtaking scenery in the surrounding landscape. These towns are not just destinations; they’re experiences that invite you to take it easy and connect to your roots. Not a one of these will disappoint, but it’s up to you to decide which will make the final list. These 10 historical small towns were selected by our expert panelists and contributors and voted on by readers as the best of the best.”

Vicksburg is in the winners slot. Newsweek says, “The past and present intertwine in Vicksburg, where visitors flock year-round to sprawling Vicksburg National Military Park. Site of a terrible Civil War siege, the battlefield is dotted with hundreds of monuments worth surveying. Beyond its battlefield and antebellum homes, Vicksburg fosters a vibrant culinary scene featuring fresh seafood, Southern comfort food and farm-to-table delights.