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Vicksburg National Military Park is jam-packed with attractions that serve as a testament to the location\u2019s prominent place in American history. More than 1,400 memorial monuments, tablets and markers dot the 1,800-acre park to honor soldiers who served on both sides of the Civil War. The park also features an impressive 20 miles of trenches and earthworks that have been reconstructed to reflect days gone by. The USS Cairo Gunboat and Museum are also located within the park, enabling visitors to view the restored vessel, along with Civil War-era artifacts recovered during the boat\u2019s excavation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The military park&#8217;s scenic, and often hilly, roads are popular with cyclists and walkers. 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