- TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Jackson, Mississippi, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ridgeland and Madison.
- From Mississippi Children's Museum to Jackson Zoo, the Jackson area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Historic Homes, History Museums, Zoos and Theaters.
- Jackson is the largest city and state capital of Mississippi. The areas stately government buildings and grand architecture are among the many popular attractions that draw tourists to the area. Also popular are the areas local museums, art galleries, the zoo, botanical gardens and annual events, including the Mississippi State Fair.
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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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Eight different ziplines with roughly 3,200 feet of cable are offered at the Batey Zipline Adventure. The ziplines are places around a space that was held sacred to the Taino Native Americans, and each tour ranges from three to five hours in length.
40.7 Miles
Built in 1858 and declared a Nation Historic Landmark, the Old Courthouse is a symbol of the Confederate resistance. It functions as a museum and exhibits portraits, antique furniture, and artifacts relative to the Civil War.
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1008 Cherry St., Vicksburg, MS 39183
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Built in 1858, the Old Court House Museum - Eva W. Davis Memorial has thousands of artifacts. Top artifacts include a Confederate flag that was not surrendered and a teddy bear that Theodore Roosevelt gave a local resident.
40.8 Miles
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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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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910 Washington St, Vicksburg, MS 39180
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The Lower Mississippi River Museum & Interpretive Center is dedicated entirely to the local area's history, ever since the steamboats travelled across the river. The Mississippi River flood model is located outdoors and it presents the scaled down Mississippi River watershed, the third largest in the world.
40.9 Miles
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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Coca-Cola's headquarters are now in Atlanta, but the company was founded in Vicksburg. Its former main building is now the Biedenham Coca-Cola Museum. The museum is dedicated to the history of Coca-Cola and the evolving role of soft drinks in American culture.
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Created by the Vicksburg Battlefield Museum, The Old Depot Museum has Vicksburg's history and heritage on display. The museum has exhibits on the Civil War, automobiles, river and military boats, the railroad, and more.