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. Take in some culture at Mississippi Museum of Art and Old Capitol Museum. 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
- Farish Street Baptist Church
Things to do in Downtown Jackson
- Mississippi Museum of Art
- Old Capitol Museum
- Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
- Russell C Davis Planetarium
- Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce
Other popular Downtown Jackson attractions
- Mississippi War Memorial Building
- Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center
- Hill-Holly Building
- International Museum of Muslim Cultures
- Dr. A. H. McCoy Federal 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)