- TripBuzz found 22 things to do with kids in or near Vicksburg, Mississippi, including 1 fun activity for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Port Gibson.
- From U.S.S. Cairo Museum to Vicksburg National Military Park, the Vicksburg area offers 33 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, History Museums, Ziplines and Theaters.
- Located 40 miles west of Mississippi state capital Jackson, Vicksburg, MS is a city with much history, culture, and many attractions. Known as the 'Gibraltar of the Confederacy,' Vicksburg played a big role in the Civil War and only gave up after a 47 day siege designed to starve the Confederate Army's into submission.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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A community theater, The Vicksburg Theatre Guild is the oldest of its kind in the state of Mississippi. They present a different slate of theatrical productions each season, and also offer training in stagecraft, acting, and writing for the stage.
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Over 150,000 historical and geneaalogical items make up the collection at The Vicksburg Depot Museum. Check out the restored caboose, a favorite among guests. Open May 2 through December 31.
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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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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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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.