Jackson Travel Guide
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As Mississippi's largest city and state capital, Jackson is home to nearly 200,000 people, although its slow pace and wide population distribution make it seem smaller. Exploring the city requires some forethought, however, as well as (in most cases) a car, as many of Jackson's tourist attractions, shopping opportunities and business concerns are … Read Jackson introduction
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Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History
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This is one of the South's finest examples of Greek Revival architecture. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this majestic building was Mississippi's state capitol from 1839-1903. The history of Mississippi, from the …
Edison Walthall Hotel
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This elegant hotel sits right downtown, close to the State Capitol, government offices and many city attractions. A popular choice for small conventions …
Elite Restaurant
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A cozy, much-loved landmark across from the McCoy Federal Building, this warm restaurant is famous for its homemade rolls, home-style cooking and friendly service. The Elite opens early weekdays for the downtown breakfast crowd and …
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there is always something to do in jackson the people are friendly, and i plan to move there soon!
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Introduction
During the Civil War, Jackson was burned on three separate occasions, though the capitol and city hall were spared. Jackson is the state's largest city by far, but modern development has sprawled into the suburbs, leaving the compact downtown area something of a ghost town.
Not to miss
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has excellent exhibits on plants, animals and habitats indigenous to Mississippi, such as the cypress swamps and Delta bottomlands. This is a kid friendly space as well. Mississippi Museum of Art The Mississippi …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 184256 Area : 271km² Longitude / Latitude : -90.203 / 32.319 Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Jackson is easily accessible by car, bus, plane or train, but for most tourists it's more of a stop on the way through, rather than a destination in itself. Jackson Airport is well served by major domestic flyers, as is its rail equivalent, Jackson Station, one of the main stopovers on …
Weather
Jackson's climate is hot and wet. Even in the winter, average daily maximum temperatures - around 13°C (55°F) in January - rarely sting. Rainfall is at a peak in December and again in the spring months. In summer, expect things to get hot under the collar - or better yet, don't wear a collar …
Where to eat & what to do
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Popular Attractions in Jackson
- 1.Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History
- 2.Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
- 3.Original First Baptist Church
- 4.Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau
- 5.Mississippi Governor's Mansion
- 6.The Heritage Building
- 7.Lamar Life Building
- 8.Belhaven College
- 9.Puppet Arts Theatre
- 10.LeFleur's Bluff State Park
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