Jackson is known for its music, which includes Gospel, Blues, and R&B, and is based on the Pearl River. In 2021, couples and families can enjoy a relaxing weekend getaway in Jackson, Mississippi, which is home to old buildings and interesting museums. I remeber having a great day visiting two of the most famous museums with my best friends there back in 2015.
Jackson History
Jackson, formally the City of Jackson, is the state capital and most populous city of Mississippi, United States. It’s located along the Pearl River in the state’s west-central region, about 180 miles north of New Orleans.
Jackson Attractions
Jackson, Mississippi’s capital and the most populous city is strategically situated at the intersection of Interstates 20 and 55. There are many great museums in Jackson that cover a wide variety of subjects, including history, civil rights, African-American society, natural sciences, and sculpture. Top attractions include the Children's Museum, the Jackson Zoo, and the Petrified Forest.
Mississippi Agriculture Museum
If you like cooking, farmers’ markets, or anything agricultural, you can pay a visit to the Mississippi Agriculture Museum to learn more about how your food is produced. A living history farm, a crossroads town, and a forest research area are among the museum's permanent exhibits.
The Oaks House
The Oaks House, a Greek Revival cottage built in 1853, is one of the city’s oldest houses. It’s close to the city’s heart, and it’s noteworthy for having survived the Civil War-era fires that destroyed Jackson.
Mississippi Museum Of Art
The Mississippi Museum of Art is more than just a place to look at art. It’s a lively and pulsing cultural center where locals go to have fun and hang out, rather than look glumly at any hanging art pieces.
LeFleur’s Bluff State Park
You can enjoy a lush 305-acre park right in the heart of Jackson, complete with a nine-hole golf course and a driving range, as well as camping, fishing, hiking, and other activities.
Old Capital Museum
When you are in Jackson, visit two separate government buildings and learn about the state’s history. The Old Capital Museum, which was constructed in 1839 and features stunning Greek Revival architecture, served as the seat of the state government until the early twentieth century.
New Stage Theatre
With five shows per season, as well as a holiday show and a kids-only show, the New Stage Theatre is the ideal place to see a locally produced show.
The Jackson Zoo
With 110 acres and 380 animals representing 202 species, the Jackson Zoo attracts a large number of visitors each year. Leopards, spider monkeys, chimps, hippos, lemurs, and other endangered animals can be found there.
Fondren District
The Fondren District is home to entertainment venues, art galleries, local shopping, cute cafes, bakeries, and delicious restaurants. There’s also Apothecary, a great cocktail bar that’s been dubbed “one of the finest cocktail bars in the South.”
Jackson Entertainment
If you're looking for something to do with your children and want to find your inner kid alongside them, the Mississippi Children's Museum is the place to go. They welcome any adolescent with an enthusiasm for play, as part of their commitment to boost the fitness, literacy, and overall well-being of state children.
Jackson Lodging
Comfort Inn and Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown are some of the most popular hotels if you are looking to stay in 2021.
Jackson Dining
Jackson offers a wide variety of dining options in which The Pig & Pint, The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen, Lou’s Full-Serv, and Babalu restaurants are on top with every food you desire.
Jackson Shopping
Metrocenter Mall is a defunct shopping mall in South Jackson, Mississippi, if you are looking for retail therapy. It is Mississippi’s first indoor shopping center, with 1,250,000 square feet of retail space on two floors, including four anchor spaces. Shopping is also available at Maywood Mart and Junction Shopping Center.
Even though it is a quintessential southern city, Jackson, Mississippi, is often ignored as a tourist destination in the United States. From music to food to art to history, you will find something to move you and keep you coming back for more during your tour in 2021.