- 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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2531 North State St, Jackson, MS 39216
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A multi-purpose sports facility, Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium hosts numerous state and community events. And seating over 60,000 fans, it is commonly used for college football games. It is also a popular locale for musical concerts.
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On the National Register of Historical Places, Oaks Museum House is a cottage built in 1853 which survived the burning of Jackson, Mississippi during the Civil War. The house features a guided tour, period furnishings and a restored milk house.
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The former home of revered author Eudora Welty, the Eudora Welty House was also Welty's lifelong writing workshop. The house has vintage appointments (most originally belonging to Welty herself) and regular tours are available.
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The New Stage Theatre is a performing arts center that has the goal of providing professional theatre of the highest quality to residents and visitors. The main stage produces five play per year and has an additional Christmas show.
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1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
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There are plenty of things to see at the Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum: a heritage center, a rose garden, several mills, a blacksmith shop, and others, all of them dedicated to agriculture and forestry, the state's most important industries.
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Located in Jackson, Mississippi, the Mississippi Children's Museum offers a panoply of fun things to see and do. Its most popular exhibits touch on topics such as active play, nutrition, sports, cooking and careers.
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2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202
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Science education is front and center at the 7,000-square foot Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Its diverse holdings include dinosaur bones, gemstones, raw minerals, taxidermied animals and geological displays. The museum is appropriate for children and adults.
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Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
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1152 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
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Mississippi's most elite athletes are honored at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. The attached museum includes uniforms, photos, life-size statues, newspaper articles and other items related to the athletes.
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Ridgewood Road & Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211
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The Parham Bridges Walking Trail is a one-mile long walking trail that winds through the Parham Bridges Park. Walking, jogging, running, and dog-walking are among the popular activities enjoyed along the trail.
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1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ste 5202, Ridgeland, MS 39157
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The Little Gym is a gymnasium that strives to bring fun and entertaining recreational activities to the community's youngest residents. The gym hosts gymnastics classes, karate lessons, dance programs, and numerous other activities for the children to enjoy.