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U.S.S. Cairo Museum

Vicksburg, MS
Ranked #1 of 17 attractions in Vicksburg
5.0 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Ships
Description: Tour the first boat to be sunk by a torpedo.
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MA
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127 reviews 127 reviews
Reviews in 72 cities Reviews in 72 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is an interesting little museum, which gives even more clarity to Vicksburg Battlefield. If nothing else, it is different from the battlefields themselves. More

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Baltimore Maryland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The ship is a wonderful example of Civil War craft. The exhibits are also well done. More

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Los Angeles, California
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

It was most interesting to see the ironclad up close and to be able to go aboard. The Park Service has done a great job of make the ship accessible. More

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Greenville, Mississippi
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The old ship was very cool and interesting! Great place to take your kids and get a history lesson. More

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Houston, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Very interesting to see the technology that was developed by engineers at that time in history. More

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Wisconsin
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Remains of this ship are protected for viewing under an outdoor canopy. The museum is very small and could be vastly improved. More

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Jackson, Mississippi
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This was my favorite part of the Vicksburg Military Park. My son was so impressed by the ship and all of the artifacts that had been recovered. More

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Rural Arkansas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The USS Cairo is a great addition to the Vicksburg Natl Park. Had a lot of fun wandering around. It is under a cover, but you can walk around the ship. Fully recommended. More

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Mattoon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

The Cairo was there under cover. Good civil war museum. More

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Walden, Tenn
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

This is an iconic destination for history enthusiasts. It's on the driving tour at Vicksburg National Military Park and is a must see while driving the route. Budget 45 minutes to an hour More

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