Location: Jackson
Top Things to do in Jackson
10 Free Things to do in Jackson That You Shouldn't Miss
Hospitality and history make the capital city a great choice for a weekend jaunt. At Smith Robertson Museum, examine African-American struggles and triumphs. Historic Farish Street, a growing entertainment district, reveals a rich Blues heritage. Visit the Old Capitol Museum, the Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural Science, the Zoo, the Mississippi Children’s Museum and more. Find events, accommodations and restaurants to complete your experience in a city with soul.
Restaurants in Jackson
1. Original First Baptist Church
2. Mississippi State Capitol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR OUR VISITORS: Tours may be reserved for groups of 30 people or fewer. The unreserved, drop-in guided tours remain suspended, but guests are welcome to participate in self-guided tours. The gift shop remains closed. The building is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., should you wish to visit. We look forward to returning to a full tour schedule in the near future. Thank you. (Updated as of May 3, 2021) Patterned after the National Capitol, this has been the Capitol building for the state of Mississippi since 1903. Today it is major tourist attraction as well as the focus of Mississippi state government activities.
Reviewed By curtispat - Philadelphia, United States
The Mississippi State Capitol building is a very impressive building. The 1 hour guided tour (several times a day) is well worth your time.
3. Old Capitol Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
COVID-19 UPDATE: Based on information provided by the Mississippi Department of Health about the coronavirus epidemic, we are temporarily closed until further notice. Jackson’s oldest building, the Old Capitol is home to a museum exploring the history of the site when it was the seat of Mississippi government from 1839 to 1903. The Old Capitol was the site of some of the state’s most significant legislative actions, such as the passage of the 1839 Married Women’s Property Act, Mississippi’s secession from the Union in 1861, and the crafting of the 1868 and 1890 state constitutions. The building is a National Historic Landmark, and one of the country’s premier examples of Greek Revival public architecture. When it was built in 1839, the massive limestone exterior, copper dome, and grand interior spaces made the Old Capitol the most distinguished building in Mississippi.
Reviewed By ianmantel
So much history packed into just 200 years. Great staff, well informed, happy to help Brits understand the way the Capitol worked and the set up of US politics, state and federal.
4. Jackson State University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By U1382DQcynthiab
please fix the streets around the school , but the school is beautiful building are clean great customer service overall
5. Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
COVID-19 UPDATE: Based on information provided by the Mississippi Department of Health about the coronavirus epidemic, we are temporarily closed until further notice.
Reviewed By theherbivoreexpress - San Antonio, United States
We went on Christmas Day so it was closed. But we got to walk around the building itself and take some pictures. The building is beautiful and well maintained, the landscaping is immaculate. Very nice are to walk around, snap some good pictures and explore Jackson's downtown area.
6. Old House Depot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Alison5280 - Denver, United States
We stopped in here during a cross country drive and wish we lived nearby! (Or maybe it is better for our wallets that we don't! We wanted to buy one of everything!) The place is HUGE and so ORGANIZED! Seriously, the most organized and well designed space in any architectural salvage place we have ever set foot in, anywhere. We were able to quickly find the few small items we were seeking--the number of choices were truly stunning. The staff was helpful and friendly. Prices were really reasonable. If you need doors, windows, vintage hardware, mantles, or really, ANYTHING for your vintage home, you will probably find it here. We wished we had a full day to spend poking through every section of the warehouse. There were so many great finds. I saw dozens of items I would have loved to have turned into functional art pieces, the exact windows we have in our 1931 brick cottage, hundreds of gorgeous interior and exterior doors, millwork, flooring, beautiful vintage barnwood, hardware of every possible variety, advertising pieces, the works. Truly a vintage lover's paradise!
7. Mississippi War Memorial Building
8. City Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By theherbivoreexpress - San Antonio, United States
A short walk from other attractions and beautiful buildings in Downtown Jackson. We were here on Christmas day so everything was closed. But the building itself is beautifully built and well maintained. The area is clean and kept up with. We only saw one homeless person and he was minding his own business on a nearby bench. The area felt pretty safe and nice for a walk to get to know a little more of the cities downtown.
9. Old Greyhound Bus Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Liamsmamo - Stuart, United States
It's great that they have saved this historic bus station. It is now a private office BUT it's wonderful to be able to see the site of civil rights history. It is also very interesting to view the beautiful architecture of the building.
10. Lemuria Books
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
