- Our list of the best things to do in Vicksburg, Mississippi, features the top 27 nearby activities — including 13 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Vicksburg, MS has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Vicksburg, MS , followed by 1 popular activity in the nearby city of Port Gibson
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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.
38.3 Miles
At the Jackson Zoological Park, there are over 330 animals to view in their habitats. Among these animals are giraffes, white rhinos, Sumatra tigers, red otters, chimpanzees, and more. They also offer a Zoomobile that takes animals on the road.
38.4 Miles
Mississippi's Jackson Zoo houses diverse wildlife from every continent. Children and adults love to spend hours exploring the gorgeous grounds and the exotic zoo residents. Tours are available for a small fee.
38.8 Miles
90%
52 votes
2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive, Jackson, MS 39213
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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
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.'
39.2 Miles
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
355 West Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39216
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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.
40.1 Miles
Mississippi's State Capitol building is in Jacksonville, where its gleaming stone dome is visible for miles. The Capitol houses the State Legislature and the offices of many government officials. Tours are available for families, small groups and school field trips.
40.1 Miles
41%
22 votes
201 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201
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One of the largest and best equipped planetariums in the South is the Russell C Davis Planetarium in Jackson. It is a giant hemispheric theater that holds a replica of the starry heavens and implements the only large-format movie projector in the state.
40.4 Miles
The restored Alamo Theatre first opened its doors in 1949 and was home to various acts such as Nat King Cole and B.B. King. It is now a 326 seat performance venue and is available for rental.