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Jackson Children's Museum & Sweet Day
Spend a full day igniting curiosity and imagination at the Mississippi Children's Museum with its interactive exhibits. Afterwards, enjoy a casual and delicious pizza lunch, and then treat the family to some homemade breads and desserts for a perfect sweet ending to the day.
A 5.5-hour Fondren full_day plan for families — Mississippi Children's Museum, Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe, Lemuria Book Store.
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- Cost
- $50–$100
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Area
- Fondren
- Walking
- Light walking · Total 1.7-mile driving route
- Ideal for
- Families · Kids · Friends
The plan
The plan
- 1Mississippi Children's Museum(3 hrs)→
- 2Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe(1 hr)→
- 3Lemuria Book Store(30 min)
Why this plan works
Every stop sits in Fondren, so the whole plan happens inside one neighborhood. Mississippi Children's Museum is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Lemuria Book Store — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to families, families with kids, and friends who want a planned Jackson outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Spend a full day igniting curiosity and imagination at the Mississippi Children's Museum with its interactive exhibits. Afterwards, enjoy a casual and delicious pizza lunch, and then treat the family to some homemade breads and desserts for a perfect sweet ending to the day.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 13 hrsMississippi Children's Museum
Arts & Culture
Interactive exhibits, activities & programs for kids focusing on arts, history, health & science.
What to do — Let the kids explore the numerous interactive exhibits, climb, discover, and play. Pack a snack or plan to utilize the cafe if they have one for a quick break.
Scout Side QuestFind the most colorful thing in view. Invent a ridiculously fancy name for that exact shade.
1.7 mi · 7 min drive
Then Take a short drive to Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe, about 5-7 minutes away.
21 hrBroad Street Baking Company & CafeFood & Drink · Fondren
Industrial-style spot for homemade breads & desserts, plus espresso, deli sandwiches, pasta & pizza.
What to do — Order lunch for the family – there are plenty of options from sandwiches to pizza that kids will enjoy. Grab a table and refuel after the museum.
0 mi · 3 min drive
Then Walk just a few steps over to the bookstore within the same complex for a final, low-key stop.
3Optional 30 minLemuria Book StoreShopping · Fondren
What to do — Browse the extensive collection of books at Lemuria, allowing each child to pick a new story for bedtime or a small treat.
Scout Side QuestFind a book with a wild cover. Take turns inventing its plot in your most dramatic movie-trailer voice.
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Common questions
Planning this outing
- Is this a good Jackson itinerary for families?
- Yes. It's built for families, families with kids, and friends and runs about 5 hr 30 min across 3 stops, starting at Mississippi Children's Museum.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 5 hr 30 min door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Jackson itinerary cost?
- Roughly $50–$100 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 1.7 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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