Jackson Travel Information

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   Jackson Travel Information 

Jackson is the largest city in the state of Mississippi and was named after President Andrew Jackson. As the largest city in the state, Jackson, Mississippi, is an ideal place to explore a wide variety of the state's unique culture and attractions. Downtown is home to most of Jackson's cultural sites. Two blocks from City Hall you will find the Russell C. Davis Planetarium, one of the largest in the Southeast. Located right door is the Mississippi Museum of Art, which boasts some of the best local and regional art combined with national exhibits. The Highland Village is an upscale, open air shopping area filled with specialty shops, restaurants and gardens.  The eclectic Fondren District in Jackson is home to clothing boutiques, art galleries, antiques shops among and unique hip stores. The Farish Street Historical District, a 60 square block neighborhood just west of downtown Jackson. With nearly 700 historical landmarks inside its boundaries, including churches, buildings and Civil Rights shrines, this neighborhood should be on your list of places to visit while in Jackson. While you’re in the metro Jackson area, you can enjoy a variety of restaurants from fine dining at local favorites to authentic Southern cooking.   

   Top Things To Do In Jackson 

Jackson is a cosmopolitan city with several unique districts containing amazing shopping, exciting eateries, vibrant nightlife and cultural scene for visitors of all ages. Some of Jacksons main highlights are the Mississippi Museum of Art, National Agricultural Museum, Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, State Capitol Building and the beautiful Mynelle Gardens. Families will want to take the kids to the Jackson Zoological Park, Mississippi Children's Museum and the Russell C. Davis Planetarium. History buffs will enjoy visiting Battlefield Park and Le Fleur’s Bluff Sate Park. Head two miles outside of Jackson to the Petrified Forest where you will find the Earth Science Museum.