Area Attractions

Vicksburg National Military Park

.3201 Clay St, Vicksburg, MS 39183. Distance 1.1 miles +1 (601) 636-0583

Things to do

• Hiking
• Biking
• Walking
• Escorted driving excursions
• Licensed tour guides for battlefield excursions
• Watch live battle demonstrations as a part of the Living History program.
• Ask a Park Ranger for more information about the siege.

Best suited for

• Adults
• Teens
• Kids
• Young Adults
• History Enthusiasts

U.S.S. Cairo Museum

.3201 Clay St, Vicksburg, MS 39183. Distance 1.1 miles +1 (601) 636-2199

Must-visits

• Reconstructed USS Cairo Ship
• Articles recovered from the boat
• A museum that displays weapons from the 19th Century

Most suitable for

• History Enthusiasts
• All age groups

McRaven House

.1445 Harrison St, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Distance 2.7 miles +1 (601) 501-1336

Things to do

• Travel Haunter
• Tours of History
• Mc Raven House Tour

Most suitable for

• All age groups

Old Court House Museum

.1008 Cherry St, Vicksburg, MS 39183. Distance 2.9 miles +1 (601) 636-0741

Must-visit

• Flea Market
• McCardle Library
• Museum

The best match for

• History Enthusiasts
• All age groups

Lower Mississippi River Museum

.910 Washington St, Vicksburg, MS 39183. Distance 3.2 miles +1 (601) 638-9900

Must-visit

• Aquarium
• Museum
• Orientation theatre
• Educational displays
• Interactive displays
• Mississippi River Flood Model
• 1927 Flood Wall and Tent

Best suited for

• History Enthusiasts
• All age groups

The Old Depot Museum

.1010 Levee St, Vicksburg, MS 39183. Distance 3.2 miles +1 (601) 638-6500

Things to do

• Visit several educational displays
• Learn about buses, cars, and boats.
• View boat models
• View miniatures of unique structures
• Watch the showing of the movie "Vanishing Glory."

Compatible for

• All age groups

Note: Visitors using wheelchairs can also access this facility.