Free & Cheap Things to Do in Madison, MS

  • The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Madison, Mississippi, including 31 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Fishing and History Museums.
  • From Liberty Park to Malco Grandview Cinema, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Jackson and Ridgeland.
  • The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Madison, Mississippi, including 31 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Fishing and History Museums.
  • From Liberty Park to Malco Grandview Cinema, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Jackson and Ridgeland.
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12.7 Miles
86% 21 votes
Colleges & Universities 1400 Lynch St, Jackson, MS 39217 MoreLess Info
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.'
13.6 Miles
92% 143 votes
Historic Buildings State Street, Jackson, MS MoreLess Info
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.
16.4 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 820 Cooper Road, Jackson, MS 39212 MoreLess Info
Pros and beginners alike can enjoy bowling at Paradise Lanes. They have a pro shop where players can order their own bowling balls. On Fridays and Saturdays there is an unlimited bowling special.
36.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Specialty Museums 300 N Richardson St, Vicksburg, MS 49097 MoreLess Info
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.
39.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Gardens 505 Duncan Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180 MoreLess Info
Housed on the grounds of an 1820 plantation, the Linden Plantation Gardens are an eight acre collection of carefully landscaped gardens, both formal and informal. Tours of the gardens are available on request.
44.2 Miles
98% 892 votes
Military Museums Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, MS 39183 MoreLess Info
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.
44.3 Miles
94% 217 votes
Cemeteries Vicksburg, MS MoreLess Info
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.
44.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
History Museums Old Court House, 1008 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180 MoreLess Info
Featuring old Confederate flags from the Civil War, Old Court House Museum displays Antebellum artifacts for visitors to view. The courthouse was built in 1858 and hosted some of America's well-known presidents.
45.1 Miles
90% 69 votes
Historic Homes 1010 First East Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183 MoreLess Info
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.
45.1 Miles
97% 1699 votes
Battlefields Vicksburg, MS MoreLess Info
Vicksburg, Mississippi is home to the Vicksburg National Military Park. It is open throughout the year, and during open hours visitors may bike, hike, jog, practice yoga and engage in other physical activities. Camping is not permitted.
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