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Greenwood Cemetery

West St. at Lamar St. | 601.960.1891 • 800.354.7695

Historic burial site of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty, six Confederate brigadier generals, and over 100 soldiers and past governors of Mississippi. Open daily, dawn to dusk.

Highland Viilage

4500 I-55 North | 601.982.5861 highlandvillagejxn.com

Highland Village is an iconic hub of the community where timeless meets of-the-moment in an atmosphere steeped in culture and southern charm. At HV, local artists’ works dot the enchanting property, which is home to some of the most sought-after names in regional and national retail and dining, as well as several of the area’s top specialty medical clinics.

The International Museum Of Muslim Cultures

Mississippi Arts Center, 201 E. Pascagoula St 601.960.0440 immuslimcultures.org

Unique in America, the IMMC is dedicated to educating the public about Islamic history and culture, the contribution of Muslims to the global community and the diversity of the Muslim community: past, present and future. IMMC contains two permanent exhibitions. The Legacy of Timbuktu features ancient Timbuktu manuscripts uncovering Africa’s literate culture and celebrating a glorious age of learning and empire building. Islamic Moorish Spain: Its Legacy to Europe and the West features artifacts and information on Muslim rule in Spain, its contributions to philosophy, science, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, agriculture, commerce, architecture and the arts.

Jackson Municipal Art Gallery

839 N. State St. | 601.960.1582

The building was originally built in the late 1860s as a stately private home. Today, the Jackson Municipal Art Gallery stands as one of the oldest surviving historic structures in Jackson. Attracting thousands of visitors each year with its changing exhibits, the gallery has become a focal point for hundreds of local artists.

Jackson Planetarium

201 E. Pascagoula St. | 601.960.1550

The soon-to-be-reimagined planetarium will build on its 40-year history of educational advancement and out-of-this-world exploration. Part of a $10 million renovation and inspired by Disney and NASA, the planetarium plans to reopen in 2024 as a one-ofa-kind campus that inspires the next generation.

Jackson State University

1400 John R. Lynch St. | 601.979.2272 jsums.edu

JSU, built in 1882, is Mississippi’s fourth largest institute of higher learning and one of America’s most prominent historically black universities. JSU occupies a scenic, 123-acre tract only minutes from downtown Jackson and serves as the educational, cultural and spiritual heart of the African American community statewide.

Special Services: Meeting facilities & motor coach parking

NOTABLE SITES: Ayer Hall | 601.979.2055

The oldest building on the site (c. 1903), listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes the Fannie Lou Hamer Institute, the Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, the Afro-Cuban Research Institute and the Margaret Walker Center.

F.D. Hall Music Center/Art Gallery | 601.979.2141

The gallery hosts exhibits by known artists working in traditional and contemporary disciplines.

H.T. Sampson Library | 601.979.2123

The library houses portraits, rare book collections and African artifacts.

Margaret Walker Center | 601.979.3935 jsums.edu/margaretwalkercenter

The Margaret Walker Center is an archive and museum dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of African American history and culture. It also offers museum and exhibit spaces that highlight the Center’s collections and the history of Jackson State University.

Jackson Zoological Park

2918 W. Capitol St. | 601.352.2580 jacksonzoo.org

The Jackson Zoo has one of the finest collections of wild animals from throughout the world. It is located on 110 acres acquired by the city of Jackson from Samuel Livingston.

LEFLEUR’S

BLUFF STATE

Park

3315 Lakeland Ter. | 601.987.3985 mdwfp.com

This beautiful urban park is located on 305 acres of woodlands that are home to nature trails, picnic areas, playgrounds and Mayes Lake for fishing. LeFleur’s Bluff has an excellent RV camping facility. There are campsites and utility hookups, campground bathhouses and comfort stations.

LEFLEUR’S BLUFF EDUCATION AND TOURISM COMPLEX

Riverside Park Circle at Museum Drive mschildrensmuseum.org/museum-updates/lefleursbluff-complex

The LeFleur’s Bluff Education and Tourism Complex is the shared campus between the MS Museum of Natural Science and the MS Children’s Museum, and, an innovative playground featuring 80 play activities. 73 of these features are inclusive to children with accessibility needs. The 30,000-squarefoot playground is separated into different play areas based on age, for children 6 months to 12 years old and features the Wedra, the first play structure in the world with this design. Shade structures cover 75% of the playground, making the area below up to 30 degrees cooler for year-round outdoor play. Spotter’s Adventure Trail (a museum walking trail) and The Den (an outdoor pavilion) opened in 2022.

Open seven days a week. Admission to the park is free and open to the public. MCM and MMNS welcome you to visit both museums during your visit to the park (admission fees apply).

MEDGAR EVERS LIBRARY/STATUE

4215 Medgar Evers Blvd. | 601.982.2867 jhlibrary.com

This city library located in Evers’ former neighborhood, along with the street on which it sits, was renamed in memory of Medgar Evers. A life-sized bronze statue of Evers was erected at the library site by local citizens.

MEDGAR & MYRLIE EVERS HOME NATIONAL MONUMENT

2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Dr.

601.977.4440 nps.gov/memy

Evers was the first field secretary for the NAACP in Jackson at the time of his death, June 12, 1963. The small house and site of his assassination, and the neighborhood of similar houses that surround it, make palpable the very simple longings for freedom and opportunity that drove the Civil Rights Movement. As a museum and a house in a historic district, the renovated structure informs those who visit of the many sacrifices that took place in Jackson and in Mississippi and presents a modern link in the succession of Mississippi landmarks that communicate the history of the state. Now open by appointment.

Merci Train

618 E. Pearl St. (behind the Old Capitol Museum) 601.576.6940 mdah.ms.gov heritage. A 40,000-square-foot Heritage Center traces the history of agriculture and forestry through an extensive collection of artifacts and lifelike exhibits. Outside, the FortenberryParkman Farm restoration and Bisland Cotton Gin, both circa 1860, tell the story of farm life in early Mississippi. Walk down Main Street of the “Small Town, Mississippi” restoration (circa 1920) and imagine a day in the lives of the people who once toiled and worshiped in these buildings. The Children’s Barnyard and Multi-Purpose Center reopened in 2020. Award-winning rose gardens and special interest gardens provide enjoyment year-round.

The “Merci Train” was given to the state of Mississippi by France after World War II. The wooden train cars were given in gratitude to each state by France after the war. Few of the boxcars still exist. The restored train car is located behind the Old Capitol Museum.

Mississippi Blues

Trail Markers

msbluestrail.org

Jackson boasts more historic blues markers than any other city in the state. The blues has a rich history here, from the “Farish Street Sound” to Brinkley Middle School, where Grammy-winner Cassandra Wilson found her musical calling and chose to have her marker placed—the 100th on the Trail! Visit all of Jackson’s markers for a wealth of blues heritage stories.

Edwards Hotel (renamed King Edward Hotel)

235 W. Capitol St.

Ishmon Bracey

2185 Fortune St. – Jim Hill High School

Malaco Records 3023 W. Northside Dr.

Otis Spann & Little Johnny Jones

547 S. Roach St.

Queen of Hearts 2243 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Scott Records Company

Corner of Gallatin St. and Capitol St.

Subway Lounge/Summers Hotel

JSU Pkwy. 619 W. Pearl St.

Trumpet Records 309 N. Farish St.

MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

2145 Museum Blvd. | 601.981.5469 mschildrensmuseum.org

The award-winning Mississippi Children’s Museum provides hands-on and engaging exhibits and programs for all children and their families. Visitors can explore the cultural arts, literacy, health, nutrition, science, technology, engineering, mathematics and Mississippi history throughout their 50,000-square-foot facility.

The Literacy Garden, where children can enjoy whimsical, literary-inspired sculptures, innovative technology, and native plants along with an edible garden.

MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MUSEUM & NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL

AVIATION MUSEUM

1150 Lakeland Dr. | 601.432.4500

800.844.TOUR msagmuseum.org

This 40-acre complex, located in the heart of the city, brings to life Mississippi’s rich agricultural

Ace Records Corner near Capitol St. and Roach St. Bobby Rush

Lynch St./Metro Pkwy. at Valley St.

Cassandra Wilson

3535 Albermarle Rd. – Brinkley Middle School

Dorothy Moore / Alamo 333 N. Farish St.

The museum hosts over two-dozen major events throughout the year including their Dr. Seuss Silly Birthday Celebration, the adultsonly Neon Nights and various traveling exhibits.

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

222 North St. | 601.576.6800 mscivilrightsmuseum.com

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum shares the stories of a Mississippi movement that changed the nation. Through eight interactive exhibits the museum promotes a greater understanding of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement and its impact by highlighting the strength and sacrifices of its peoples. Dual admission to the MS Civil Rights Museum and Museum of MS History is available.

Mississippi Farmers Market

929 High St. | 601.354.6573 msfarmersmarket.com

The Mississippi Farmers Market is a year-round market showcasing Mississippi’s best produce. Watch chef demonstrations using produce from the market, listen to live entertainment and purchase handmade crafts from local artists and craftsmen. Special events and local products are offered throughout the year. Restaurant on site.

Mississippi Freedom Trail Markers

visitmississippi.org

This trail commemorates the state’s Civil Rights heritage. The trail provides a tour of the sites that played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. Among the first markers unveiled were the Medgar Evers Marker, located at his former home, now a museum, and at the former Greyhound Bus Station, now an architect’s office.

COFO Office 1017 John R. Lynch St.

Greyhound Bus Station 239 N. Lamar St.

Jackson State University (shootings)

1400 John R. Lynch St.

Masonic Temple (M. W. Stringer Grand Lodge)

1072 John R. Lynch St.

Medgar Evers’ House 2332 Margaret Walker

Alexander Dr.

Mississippi State Capitol 400 High St.

Municipal Library 300 N. State St.

NAACP Headquarters 1072 John R. Lynch St.

Tougaloo College 500 W. County Line Rd.

WLBT 715 S. Jefferson St.

Woolworth Sit-in 100 E. Capitol St.

MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR’S MANSION

300 E. Capitol St. | 601.359.6421 mdah.ms.gov

This beautiful 1842 Greek revival mansion was designed, according to architect William Nichols, “to adhere to plain republican simplicity.”

The mansion is the second-oldest continuously occupied gubernatorial residence in the United States. The home is a National Historic Landmark.

Mississippi Museum Of Art

380 S. Lamar St. | 601.960.1515 msmuseumart.org

Mississippi’s largest art museum has over 4,000 works, including the world’s largest collection by and relating to Mississippians and their diverse heritage. Many works can be seen in the permanent collection, New Symphony of Time. The Art Garden offers Wi-Fi and al fresco dining and hosts outdoor events.

Special Services:

• Gift shop

• Restaurant

• Handicap accessible

• Motor coach parking

• Meeting rooms and classrooms

MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE

2148 Museum Dr. | 601.576.6000 museum.mdwfp.com

An aquarium housing over 200 species of native fish, reptiles and amphibians tells an ecological story of rivers, streams, lakes, marshes and the Mississippi Sound. “The Swamp” is home to alligators, turtles and fish surrounded by native foliage. The 300-acre nature area with native foliage is great for birding or a stroll over the 2.5-mile nature trail with interpretive stops along the way.

Special Services:

• Handicap accessible

• Picnic pavilion

• Motor coach parking

• Multi-media presentations available

MISSISSIPPI MUSIC EXPERIENCE

AT THE IRON HORSE GRILL

320 W. Pearl St. | 601.398.0151 theironhorsegrill.com

The Mississippi Music Experience is designed to tell the story of Mississippi, birthplace of America’s Music. The visitor can travel a timeline hall starting in the 1800s and progress to the current music scene. Unique life-size models of famous Mississippi musicians are provided by international award-winning artist Anne Robin Luckett.

Mississippi Sports

HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM

1152 Lakeland Dr. 601.982.8264 • 800.280.FAME msfame.com

Named one of the Top 10 “Most Amazing Baseball Museums in America” by ESPN, the museum contains an array of sportsrelated, interactive exhibits. Touch-screen television kiosks allow museum visitors to access archival footage, achievement data, biographical information and more than 500 interviews with famous Mississippi athletes like Jerry Rice, Archie Manning, Ralph Boston and Dizzy Dean. Undergoing major renovations in 2023.

Special Services:

• Tailgate parties

• Handicap accessible

• Motor coach parking

• Meeting rooms

MISSISSIPPI STATE CAPITOL

400 High St. | 601.359.3114 tours@house.ms.gov legislature.ms.gov

Designated a Mississippi Landmark in 1986 and a National Historic Landmark in 2016, the Mississippi State Capitol has been the seat of the state’s government since 1903. Tours detail its history and Beaux Arts-style architecture and provide an up-close look inside the chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Museum Of Mississippi History

222 North St. | 601.576.6800 museumofmshistory.com

The Museum of Mississippi History encourages people to explore more than 15,000 years of state history. Throughout the galleries, visitors will explore interactive exhibits, see engaging artifacts and hear stories from people who shaped the state. The museum’s theme—One Mississippi, Many Stories—runs throughout galleries that include a 500-year-old Native American dugout canoe discovered submerged in mud on the bank of a Mississippi lake, author Eudora Welty’s manual typewriter and a recreated Delta juke joint that hops to the sounds of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Bo Diddley.

Dual admission to the MS Civil Rights Museum and Museum of MS History is available.

The Museum Trail

Between Downtown and the LeFleur’s Bluff Education and Tourism Complex themuseumtrail.com

The Museum Trail 1s an approximately 3-mile multi-use trail connecting the Mississippi Farmers Market to the Mississippi Children’s Museum. The trail provides access to LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the Mississippi History Museum, and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Nearly two miles of the trail is Jackson’s first “rail trail” along the old GM&O line on the eastern border of the Belhaven and Belhaven Heights neighborhoods. The trail connects three parks and provides safe passage across 1-55 for pedestrians and nonmotorized vehicles.

Mynelle Gardens

4736 Clinton Blvd. | 601.960.1894 jacksonms.gov

From a simple garden started over a half-century ago, Mynelle Gardens stands as a botanical wonderland, wildlife sanctuary and haven for songbirds. The gardens feature azalea and camellia trails and daylily displays, as well as hundreds of perennials and annuals in natural landscape settings.

Special Services:

• Handicap accessible

• Motor coach parking

THE OAKS HOUSE MUSEUM

823 N. Jefferson St. | 601.353.9339 theoakshousemuseum.org

This Greek Revival-style home is the oldest continuously-occupied residence in the city. Built around 1853 by Jackson Mayor James H. Boyd, it survived the devastating fire of 1863. The home may have served as headquarters for General William T. Sherman during the siege of the city by Union troops. James Hervey Boyd was mayor of Jackson for four two-year terms. Lovingly restored and furnished with period antiques by its present owner, the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Mississippi, The Oaks remains a treasured part of Mississippi history.

The Old Capitol Museum

100 S. State St. | 601.576.6920 mdah.ms.gov

A National Historic Landmark and one of America’s finest examples of Greek Revival architecture, the Old Capitol building served as state capitol from 1839 to 1903, housing such notable events as the passage of the Ordinance of Secession. The Old Capitol was restored from 1959 to 1961 for use as the state historical museum. Restored to its original glory, the Old Capitol returned as a state house museum in 2009. It was again renovated in 2022.

SMITH ROBERTSON MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER

528 Bloom St. | 601.960.1457 jacksonms.gov

Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center is a comprehensive depository of artifacts portraying African American Misissippians’ experience in the fields of history, art, music and literature. The museum was originally Smith Robertson Elementary School, the first public school for African American children in the city of Jackson.

Special Services:

• Gift shop

• Meeting rooms

• Interpretative guide provided for groups

• Motor coach parking

Tougaloo College

500 W. County Line Rd.

601.977.7700

• 888.42GALOO tougaloo.edu

Situated on what was once the Boddie Plantation, Tougaloo College, a historically black, private, liberal arts institution, was founded in 1869 by the American Missionary Association. Tougaloo, located on a beautiful site with centuries-old magnolias and oaks, played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Students of history will appreciate the Lillian Pierce Benbow Room of Special Collections in the Coleman Library where thousands of documents, tapes, photographs and artifacts tell the story of the Civil Rights struggle.

OTHER NOTABLE TOUGALOO SITES:

The Boddie Mansion (1848), originally erected as a planter’s home, now houses the college administration offices.

Woodworth Chapel (1901), built mostly with student labor, remains a center of religious life and cultural activity for the college and surrounding community.

The Tougaloo Art Collection features over 1,000 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, wood carvings and artifacts from around the world. The African American collection is considered one of the most exhaustive in the southeastern United States.

Special Services:

• Interpretative guide available

• Handicap accessible

• Motor coach parking

WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING

120 S. State St.| 601.359.5031 • 601.359.3630 mdah.state.ms.us

Located next to the Old Capitol, the Mississippi War Memorial Building stands as a monument to the memory of Mississippi men and women who have given their lives in defense of their country. The building contains unique castaluminum doors and panels depicting battle scenes starting from the Battle of Ackia in 1736. The classic Art Deco building showcases displays of uniforms, weapons, maps, photographs, medals of honor and other

Other Area Attractions

THE REZ

601.856.6574 I therez.ms

Thirty-thousand acres of fish-filled waters, bounded on the north by the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, create endless opportunities for outdoor adventures like fishing, boating, water-skiing, birding, picnicking and camping.

MISSISSIPPI PETRIFIED FOREST

P.O. Box 37, Flora• 124 Forest Park Rd., Flora 601.879.8189 I mspetrifiedforest.com

In 1966, the Mississippi Petrified Forest was declared a Registered National Natural landmark by the National Park Service, and it now features colorful badlands, a picnic area, campground, museum, educational exhibit and more.

NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY

601.680.4025 • 800.305.7417 I scenictrace.com

This 444-mile parkway stretching from Natchez to Nashville, Tennessee is a historic route once traveled by early Indian tribes, pioneer settlers, colonial troops and traders and is now a scenic highway where picnic areas and parks beckon the traveler.

OUTLETS OF MISSISSIPPI

200 Bass Pro Dr., Pearl 769.972.3000 I outletsofms.com

The Outlets of Mississippi is the state’s largest outlet shopping destination. Covering 325,000 square feet, the Outlets features a robust merchant roster including over 50 retailers that offer dramatic savings up to 65 percent off regular retail prices every day.

RENAISSANCE AT COLONY PARK

1000 Highland Colony Parkway

601.519.0900 I renaissanceatcolonypark.com

Renaissance at Colony Park goes beyond shopping, dining and entertainment, relying heavily on architecture and amenities to create an experience for visitors. The center provides an opportunity to stroll, relax or dine al fresco. Renaissance specializes in fashion, retail and restaurants and includes a Malco movie theater, a dancing water fountain and light show experience and a green space for events.

MDWFP’s MS Museum of Natural Science

MS Agriculture & Forestry Museum

MS Children’s Museum

MS Sports Hall of Fame & Museum lefleurmuseumdistrict.com