Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg

This one of the best nation parks I have ever been to. It was so extremely informative. The whole area had such a reverence and respect paid to both sides there was no way to gather the feeling you get there reading a history book. I was astounded by the visual of seeing how closely the soldiers were to opposing sides. You really could see how up close and personal this battle was. It far exceeded any expectations I had. Twenty bucks a car load to get in, I would have gladly paid more.

Really interesting to tour hallowed ground that is so quiet and peaceful today. It was certainly different in 1863. This is a must battlefield visit for civil war buffs and anyone who has an appreciation of history in general. The grounds are beautiful and provide for a good walk with many variations in elevation. Take some time and enjoy the scenery. Take plenty of photos and enjoy your time in Vicksburg.

20.00 per car to do a car tour around the park. The pass is valid for 7 days. It is worth the money. There are plenty of places to park to get out and take pictures and look around. I recommend getting a map from the visitor's center before you start and definitely check out the Cairo museum.

This is a historic treasure. A must see. If you're going with kids, they will love it too. There is plenty to see and lots of areas to move around. Make sure to grab a visitors guide for kids from the visitors center. It's highly interactive and helps kids stay engaged and want to explore further.

We did the audio tour and if we are able to return we will pay for a personal tour guide. They were all booked up the day we went. There is so much to take in. We spent over 4 hours and didn't stop at every point. If you like history this is for you.