Vicksburg is full of historic places – and Klondyke Trading Post is one of them. Now a popular restaurant, it’s been around since 1896! There’s a lot more to the Vicksburg eatery than great food, though. There’s also the unique surroundings, which are bound the make an impression. Take a look:

This is Klondyke Trading Post. Housed in a former two-bay gas station, the “uniquely Southern restaurant” has won numerous awards and even featured on the show Appetite for Life.

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A Vicksburg staple, the historic Klondyke Trading Post has been doing business in the same location for over 100 years!

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And it’s been a local favorite for nearly just as long.

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Throughout the decades, the eatery has been recognized countless times. In addition to being named Vicksburg’s Favorite Restaurant, it’s been awarded Best Steak, Best Hamburger, and Best Locally Owned Restaurant.

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The fare is varied and sure to hit the spot. In addition to a menu of steaks, catfish, sandwiches, and burgers…

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…there are daily specials, which include southern favorites, like hamburger steak, roast chicken and dumplings, and pork chops.

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The restaurant’s appearance is likely to make as much of an impression as the food. An eclectic collection of antiques and artifacts cover almost every inch of the interior.

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There’s also the one-of-a-kind bar, which is made out of thousands of pennies – 10,000 to be exact.

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So, are you ready to see for yourself what’s kept the Klondyke in business all these years?

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The Klondyke Trading Post is located at 100 N Washington St., Vicksburg, MS 39183. For more information, call 601-638-4321. You can also visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.

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