Free & Cheap Things to Do in Vicksburg, MS

  • 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.
  • 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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Specialty Museums 1104 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183 MoreLess Info
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
91% 65 votes
Battlefields 12006 Grand Gulf Road, Port Gibson, MS 39150 MoreLess Info
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.
32.0 Miles
92% 175 votes
Historic Sites 15095 Rodney Road, Port Gibson, MS MoreLess Info
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
72% 39 votes
Gardens 4736 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209 MoreLess Info
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.
37.3 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 820 Cooper Road, Jackson, MS 39212 MoreLess Info
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.
38.3 Miles
100% 30 votes
Bike Paths Natchez Trace Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS MoreLess Info
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.
38.8 Miles
90% 52 votes
Historic Homes 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive, Jackson, MS 39213 MoreLess Info
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.
39.1 Miles
86% 21 votes
Colleges & Universities 1400 Lynch St, Jackson, MS 39217 MoreLess Info
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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Libraries 1700 John R Lynch St, Jackson, MS 29217 MoreLess Info
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.
39.9 Miles
71% 7 votes
History Museums 355 West Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39216 MoreLess Info
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.
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