- Our list of the best things to do in Port Gibson, Mississippi, features the top 4 nearby activities — including 2 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Port Gibson, MS has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Port Gibson, MS , followed by 2 popular activities in nearby cities, including Vicksburg
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27.8 Miles
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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.
27.8 Miles
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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.
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910 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183
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At Lower Mississippi River Museum, visitors can learn about the ecological history of the river and browse exhibits like flood models. The museum offers visitors guided tours with knowledgeable staff members.
27.9 Miles
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.
28.6 Miles
The site of Missouri's most important Civil War battle now operates as the Vicksburg Battlefield Museum. The museum documents Vickburg's role in the Confederate army and the events that led to its eventual surrender.
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892 votes
Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, MS 39183
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Located in the Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the U.S.S. Cairo Museum is a unique structure crafted from the remains of an iron gunboat. It offers a fascinating glimpse into sea warfare as it was practiced in the mid-19th century. The Cairo has thirteen cannons.
29.4 Miles
An important Civil War site, the Vicksburg National Cemetery is home to hundreds of former Confederate soldiers. Vicksburg was the last city in Mississippi to defy Union Forces, and was only surrenderred after extreme bloodshed.
30.5 Miles
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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475 votes
Natchez Trace Parkway, Natchez, MS
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Featuring a 444 mile road, Natchez Trace Parkway National Park offers visitors a driving route with scenic views of trees covered in Spanish moss. The park itself has a variety of historical sites to see like the Gorden House.
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Chartered in 1802, Jefferson College was initially a college-preparatory school and then became a college in 1817. The future President of the Confederate States of America Jefferson Davis attended Jefferson College when he was ten years old.