Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg: Photos, Reviews & Location

Park marking the Civil War's Vicksburg Campaign includes sites, exhibits & the U.S.S. Cairo museum.

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#4 of 19 Tourist attractions in Vicksburg #1 of 7 Historical places in Vicksburg

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

3.1 km from the center of Vicksburg

Rating breakdown

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3201 Clay St, Vicksburg, MS 39183, United States

nps.gov

+1 601-636-0583

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Vicksburg National Military Park?: Vicksburg National Military Park is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 5,978 reviews.
How does Vicksburg National Military Park rank in Vicksburg?: Vicksburg National Military Park is #4 of 19 Tourist attractions in Vicksburg by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Vicksburg National Military Park located?: 3201 Clay St, Vicksburg, MS 39183, United States — 3.1 km from the center of Vicksburg.
How can I contact Vicksburg National Military Park?: Phone: +1 601-636-0583 · Website: nps.gov

Reviews (10)

peter pinkham 2023 Nov 15

We went into the museum part, and watched the video that explained the lead up to this battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath. You should watch this video before the tour so you have a better orientation. It's always a plus to have things explay, THEN to go exploring about. Being a history guy, I was thrilled. Time well spent... 👍👍 if you have the national park pass, no charge!!

Barbara 2023 Nov 09

If you’re a history buff, this is a great place to explore. It was a gorgeous day and we really enjoyed riding through the park on the motorcycle. Didn’t have a lot of time, but you really could spend all day there exploring all the different sites in the park. Beautiful grounds and well kept with tons of history and information. Well done!

Brid Igleheart 2023 Oct 08

National Park. 1300 monuments to all of the different states and military divisions who fought here. Cemetery has 17,000 union soldiers interred. Also see the ironclad battleship the Cairo.
Well worth the visit.

Emily Fulton 2023 Oct 07

The video at the visitor's center helped explain what happened during the seige of Vicksburg before we drove around the battlefield. The monuments were very beautiful.

Laura 2023 Aug 06

Beautiful grounds and monuments. You can take your time driving thru the park. You can also get out and walk the grounds. Stop at the information center first. The ranger provided helpful information.

Ramshackle Farm 2023 Jul 27

This place was very cool, but we didn't realize how far away the picnic tables were. They were pretty far and we found only one underneath the shade. A few more tables would definitely be nice right around in that area

John Tucker 2023 Jul 16

Large park that you drive through (you can also walk or bike). Self-guided audio tour on the National Parks app. Recommend a guided tour if you want a more complete picture of the campaign and the seige... call in advance to arrange a guide. The trees have grown on over 160 years, so it can be hard to get a sense of the battle lines and how close Union and rebel forces were to each other.

Visitor Center has a short video that summarizes the battles and the seige - definitely worth watching. The exhibits in the Visitor Center are also informative, particularly the info about the cannon shot and how it evolved.

Only bathrooms I saw were at the Visitor Center.

Alfred Yeatts 2023 Jul 10

Great place to visit for history. The park had 2 areas closed we wanted to visit. The visitor center showed a movie that was very informative. It was too hot to get out at every marker. In the area, have a full day, this place is a must.

Rose Bolin 2023 Apr 26

We enjoyed touring Vicksburg. Some of the signs were unable to be read because of their location and the original homestead was not open but it was obvious it used to be as well as the original museum house. Sad to see that we could visit all of the places because they are not being staffed.

Boonies65 2023 Mar 25

An amazing place to visit if you like history. Has a nice drive with audio tour stops. Some locations have been closed as of early 2023 due to flooding that washed away some roads. This does not take away from the tour. Plenty of signage to explain how this battle took place. Has a great visitor center.