What's Downtown Jackson like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Jackson, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighbourhood's live music and museums. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Lamar Life Building and Dr. A. H. McCoy Federal Building. There's plenty more to see, including Mississippi Governor's Mansion and Mississippi State Capitol.
How to get to Downtown Jackson
Flying to:
- Jackson, MS (JAN-Evers Intl.), 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Downtown Jackson
- Madison, MS (DXE-Bruce Campbell Field), 10.5 mi (17 km) from Downtown Jackson
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Jackson
What to see in Downtown Jackson
- Mississippi Governor's Mansion
- Mississippi State Capitol
- Jackson Convention Complex
- Lamar Life Building
- Dr. A. H. McCoy Federal Building
Things to do in Downtown Jackson
- Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
- Mississippi Museum of Art
- Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce
- Russell C Davis Planetarium
- Alamo Theater
Other popular Downtown Jackson attractions
- Manship House Museum
- Old Capitol Museum
- Mississippi War Memorial Building
- Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center
- Hill-Holly Building
When is the best time to visit Jackson?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 27°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 10°C)
- Rainiest months: April, March, January, February (average 150 mm of rainfall)