5 days in Vicksburg, Biloxi & New Orleans Itinerary

Vicksburg is the only city and county seat of Warren County, Mississippi, United States. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Church of the Holy Trinity, take an in-depth tour of U.S.S. Cairo Museum, then witness the site of a historic battle at Texas Monument, and finally don't miss a visit to McRaven House.

To see more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Vicksburg road trip website.

Dallas to Vicksburg is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Dallas in September since evenings lows in Vicksburg dip to 67°F. On the 22nd (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Biloxi.

A busy city on the Gulf Coast, Biloxi is one of the nation's oldest communities, first settled by Europeans in 1699.

On the 22nd (Tue), make a trip to Hurricane Katrina Memorial.

To see where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Biloxi travel tool.

You can drive from Vicksburg to Biloxi in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. September in Biloxi sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 72°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

On the 24th (Thu), appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden District, then brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, and then get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Gallier House, don't miss a visit to French Quarter, stop by Faulkner House Books, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral, and finally go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the New Orleans trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Biloxi to New Orleans by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Biloxi in September, you will find days in New Orleans are a bit cooler (83°F), and nights are a bit warmer (83°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can travel back home.