- The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Vicksburg, Mississippi, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, History Museums, Ziplines and Jazz/Blues Bars.
- From Vicksburg National Cemetery to Vicksburg Campaign Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vicksburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Port Gibson.
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An important Civil War site, the Vicksburg National Cemetery is home to hundreds of former Confederate soldiers. Vicksburg was the last city in Mississippi to defy Union Forces, and was only surrenderred after extreme bloodshed.
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A national military park commemorating the Civil War battle of Vicksburg, the Vicksburg Campaign Trail features extensive educational and historical exhibits. They cater to school groups, providing information on both the park's historical significance and on local flora and fauna.
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Catfish Row Children's Art Park takes visitors through the history of the Mississippi River and the steamboats that used to rule the water. The park includes garden area walks, a splash fountain, exhibits, children's art, and murals.
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Housed on the grounds of an 1820 plantation, the Linden Plantation Gardens are an eight acre collection of carefully landscaped gardens, both formal and informal. Tours of the gardens are available on request.
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Vicksburg, Mississippi is home to the Vicksburg National Military Park. It is open throughout the year, and during open hours visitors may bike, hike, jog, practice yoga and engage in other physical activities. Camping is not permitted.
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Sitting on the battlefield used in the Battle of Vicksburg, the Vicksburg National Monument Park pays homage to Union and Confederate soldiers. The park has 1,325 monuments, and is home to the Vicksburg National Cemetery.
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Robert Dafford painted the floodwalls on the riverfront, unveiling in 2002 the city's first Vicksburg Riverfront Murals. There is also a gift shops which sells souvenirs.
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Vicksburg's Anchuca Mansion is a palatial home erected shortly before the onset of the Civil War. It is open for tours and contains a popular cafe. There are also a limited number of lodging accommodations available. Reservations are mandatory.
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Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, MS 39183
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Located in the Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the U.S.S. Cairo Museum is a unique structure crafted from the remains of an iron gunboat. It offers a fascinating glimpse into sea warfare as it was practiced in the mid-19th century. The Cairo has thirteen cannons.
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Situated next to the Mississippi River, Tara Wildlife leads trips into 9,000 acres of wilderness to hunt for white-tailed deer and turkey. Visitors can also choose from a variety of recreational activities, ranging from bird watching to mountain biking.