Located in Central Mississippi at the intersection of interstates 55 and 20, Jackson is a lively capital city with plenty of southern hospitality. The city provides more than 2,000 hotel rooms to include full service, limited service and boutique hotels. With mild winters and warm summers, the weather is always right for a multitude of activities. Jackson is home to several markers on the Mississippi Blues Trail, Writers Trail and Freedom Trail. Offering both indoor and outdoor activities year-round, any time is a great time to discover the City With Soul.
The Blues was born in Mississippi and Jackson is the perfect place to hear it. On Historic Farish Street, listen to music at Johnny T’s Bistro & Bar then head down the street to F. Jones Corner for late-night entertainment. Every Monday, the Central Mississippi Blues Society hosts Blue Monday at Hal & Mal’s, a weekly event celebrating up-and-coming musicians and local legends.
FEEL THE SOUL
There is always something fun to do in the City With Soul. Check out the Capri for dinner and a movie, a night of bowling at Highball Lanes, or just kick back in the Tiki Bar for a night of fun in Fondren. Don’t leave out Fertile Ground Beer Co. to get a taste of hometown brew found in Belhaven, just for you.
FEED YOUR SOUL
Jackson offers multiple ways to relax while in the City With Soul. With numerous day spas, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and rooftop bars, you’re perfectly positioned to take in the view. From the cool indoor exhibits of more than 30 museums to the outdoor fountains and splash pad of the Mississippi Museum of Art’s Art Garden, Jackson is refreshing! From golf courses, horseback riding and even shooting ranges, to Jackson’s finest distillery for a tour and tasting, you are certain to find something relaxing to do in your downtime.
Once you step foot inside the Jackson city limits, it doesn’t take long to see that the food and flavors are unique to the city. Home to numerous restaurants serving a variety of foods and James Beard Award-winning Chefs sharing their own take on the Southern classics, the Jackson culinary scene is one you don’t want to miss.
