Jackson, Rankin County, MS
Places to go in Jackson
13 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Brandon Amphitheater
8190 Rock Way (Off, Boyce Thompson Dr, Brandon, MS 39042, USA
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Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Preserved home of assassinated civil rights icon Medgar Evers, with tours available by appointment.
2332 Margaret W Alexander Dr, Jackson, MS 39213, USA
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Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
A living-history farm, a recreated 1920s cotton-economy-era town & local historical artifacts.
1150 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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Mississippi Children's Museum
Interactive exhibits, activities & programs for kids focusing on arts, history, health & science.
2145 Museum Blvd, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
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Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
History museum with interactive galleries exploring the state's role in the civil rights movement.
222 North St #2205, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
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Mississippi Coliseum
Livestock Barn (Dairy), 1207 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
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Mississippi Museum of Art
State's largest art museum with galleries, cafe, outdoor garden, performance stage & free admission.
380 S Lamar St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Indoor/outdoor natural science museum in a state park with an aquarium, greenhouse, exhibits & more.
2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
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Mississippi Petrified Forest
Formed 36 million years ago, this forest has a nature trail, museum, campground & gem-mining area.
124 Forest Park Rd, Flora, MS 39071, USA
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Mississippi State Fairgrounds
1207 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
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Old Capitol Museum
Museum in circa-1839 capitol focusing on role of government & historic preservation. Free entry.
100 State St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
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Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center
Restaurants & a rooftop bar in a refined hotel next to a golf course, plus an outdoor pool & a gym.
2200 Refuge Blvd, Flowood, MS 39232, USA
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The Westin Jackson
High-end rooms & suites in a modern hotel offering a chic bistro/bar, a spa & an indoor pool.
407 S Congress St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA