Location: Jackson
Top Things to do in Jackson
What to do and see in Jackson, Michigan (MI): The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Jackson is a city in the south central area of the U.S. state of Michigan, about 40 miles (64 km) west of Ann Arbor and 35 miles (56 km) south of Lansing. It is the county seat of Jackson County. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 33,534, down from 36,316 at the 2000 census. Served by Interstate 94, it is the principal city of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Jackson County and has a population of 160,248.
Restaurants in Jackson
1. Falling Waters Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By C9583VRvaleries
My dad, John Stover, used to take my sister and me on mountain bikes down this old rail to the Wooden Spoon in Concord for breakfast. We’d ride through Bunches of burrs and prickers and of course lots of mud! It was fun at the time, but I am also very content with the new much easier & smoother paved version at this point in my life. This is a great place to ride or walk/ run for all ages and ability levels. It is so nice not to have to worry about getting hit by a car!!! These trails are awesome and I love that Jackson continues to expand the trail system. I think it’s been a fantastic improvement to our community and has opened new and safe opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. It is the best to see older and younger people out and about enjoying the trails. I included a painting I did about 10 years ago of my daughter and husband riding on this very trail, just west of Weatherwax Rd.
2. Ella Sharp Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By MidwestKathM - Detroit, United States
We drove from an hour away to see the Frida Kahlo's Garden exhibit, which we found compelling and well done; we loved the tie-in with school kids and their take on Friday Kahlo! Stayed for the very interesting Jackson county and city history galleries. Enjoyed the Never Enough Time exhibit of clocks of all shapes and sizes, as well as the Barns: Preserving Architectural Heritage exhibit and the Gallery of Wildlife Art. We loved the variety and scope of the temporary exhibits. We'll keep an eye on new exhibit announcements and look forward to a return visit. Kudos to the museum on a job well-done of keeping guests safe during these COVID times, with taking guest contact info, requiring masks, limiting the number of guests in a gallery, and lots of signs reminding us to social distance. Thank you!
3. Cascade Falls
4. Ella Sharp Park
5. Dahlem - Jackson's Nature Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Dahlem is Jackson's Nature Place where everyone is welcome to experience, study and enjoy nature. With five miles of hiking trails on 280 acres of conserved ecosystems containing butterfly trails, community gardens, forests, grasslands, streams, marshes and ponds, visitors can enjoy a guided hike or experience the natural wonders on their own. The 3/8 mile Nature for All Trail is specially designed for visitors with limited mobility. Dahlem offers year-round environmental educational programs and free seasonal festivals and events.
6. Jackson Candy and Fudge Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Take a step back in time in a true 1890’s style candy shop. Whether you have the kids in tow, or you’re just a kid at heart, a trip to a local candy factory is a fun filled experience. Walk the candy aisles and see many candies you ate as a kid, as well as many luscious chocolates. Taste the freshly made caramel corn and homemade fudge. We offer gift packages of many sizes and price ranges too.
