When it comes to best kept secrets, Mississippi’s got plenty – and that may have something to do with the fact that some of the best attractions have pretty remote locations. Take Grand Gulf Military Park, for example. The 400-acre park is hiding in a ghost town so most people have no idea it even exists, and that’s a real shame because it’s loaded with history. Take a look:

Established in 1962, Grand Gulf Military Park is located about 10 miles north of Port Gibson in the ghost town of Grand Gulf.
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It’s open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Like most parks, it includes nature trails, picnic areas, and a campground – but that’s where the similarities end.
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History comes to life at Grand Gulf, which spans 400 acres and includes forts, a historic cemetery, museum, and several restored buildings that date back to Grand Gulf's heyday.
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When visiting, the museum is the perfect place to begin your journey back in time.
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Step inside, and you’ll find lots of items from the early days of the booming town. There’s also a Mastodon bone, Civil War artifacts, and artifacts from the early 1800s up to the 1950s.
As you make your way around the park, you’ll come across lots of interesting sites from yesteryear.
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In addition to entire buildings...
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...there are plenty of interesting artifacts, like coaches and carriages for you to explore.
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Grand Gulf is located at 12006 Grand Gulf Rd., Port Gibson, MS 39150. For more information, call (601) 437-5911. You can also visit the park’s website.

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