- 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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1104 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183
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Featuring a collection of children's toys, Yesterday's Children Antique Doll & Toy Museum has toys on display dating back to the Civil War era. Admission is free and tours are self-guided.
23.9 Miles
The 400-acre Grand Gulf Military Park contains Fort Cobun, Fort Wade, the colored infantry Grand Gulf Cemetery, a museum containing a mastodon bone, a carriage house containing a Civil War Museum, a 1790s Spanish house, and other buildings. Visitors can camp, picnic, hike, and climb an observation tower.
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Builders took over 3 years before completing construction of the 25 rooms Windsor Manor owned by Smith Coffee Daniell II in 1865. When completed it was the largest home in America, but it burned to the ground on February 17, 1890, and all that remains are the 24 Corinthian columns.
36.5 Miles
Founded as a private garden, the Mynelle Gardens later became a public property, covering 7 acres. It has several distinct gardens on its site, connected by pathways. It can host special events, such as weddings.
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Pros and beginners alike can enjoy bowling at Paradise Lanes. They have a pro shop where players can order their own bowling balls. On Fridays and Saturdays there is an unlimited bowling special.
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The main purpose of the Ridgeland Bike Trail is to provide a parallel path for bike riders along the Natchez Trace Parkway. This separate trail keeps bikers and pedestrians safe while still allowing them to travel the same route as the major parkway.
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2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive, Jackson, MS 39213
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The Medgar Evers Home is most known as the site of the civil right leader's assassination in 1963. Now the house contains a museum that include text and photographs that tell the story of Evers' life.
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Jackson State University is technologically advanced four-year university offering public service majors and programs. Their mascot is the tigers and they offer an array of sports teams as well as a renowned marching band known as 'The Sonic Boom of the South.'
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Part of the Jackson State University campus, the H.T. Sampson Library is a large library with both a standard and digital collection of books. The library also hosts special events and offers services for distance learners.
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355 West Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39216
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Also a fire safety education center, the City of Jackson Fire Museum features a collection of historic memorabilia and artifacts, including a variety of fire engines, uniforms, pictures, and communication equipment.