Jackson, Mississippi City Guide

For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Jackson, Mississippi Travel Guide has been your connection to Jackson's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.


Jackson Events

Mississippi State Fair The Mississippi State Fair celebrates the best of Mississippian culture. If you’re not in town for the fair, be sure to check out the other events happening at the fair grounds- there’s always something happening to pique your interest.
Jackson Nightlife Sway to the intoxicating sounds of Blues and Jazz at local clubs, bars and pubs.

Jackson Museums

Bryant Galleries Bryant Galleries
Museum of Muslim Cultures The only independent international museum for Muslim culture, the Museum of Muslim Cultures educates the visitors about the Islamic faith while promoting religious and racial tolerance.
Mississippi Museum of Art Full of rotating exhibits, the Mississippi Museum of Art showcases the very best of a variety of styles and artists, whose artwork manages to capture the heart and soul of Mississippi.
Conference, seminar and goals at the Jim Buck Ross Museum Conference, seminar and goals at the Jim Buck Ross Museum
Welcome to the Mississippi Museum of Art Welcome to the Mississippi Museum of Art
Eudora Welty House The Eudora Welty House was home to award winning author and photographer Eudora Welty for seventy-six years. It has been restored and can now be toured by reservation.
The Vicksburg National Military Park The Vicksburg National Military Park commemorates one of the most decisive battles of the Civil War in a beautifully preserved national park.
Old Capitol Building Another of the few remaining antebellum buildings, the Old Capitol Building is now a museum and has been restored to its original glory. Today, visitors can tour the first building to house all three branches of the state’s government under one roof.
Governor’s Mansion One of the few antebellum buildings left standing in Jackson, MS, the Governor’s Mansion is the second oldest continuously occupied governor's residence in the United States.
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center The Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center offers exhibits that illustrate the African- American experiences in Mississippi.

Jackson Restaurants

Jackson Restaurants From comfort food to international cuisine, to fine dining, Jackson, MS has it all for you to taste.

Jackson Shopping

Shopping in Jackson Along with 2 malls and national chains, Jackson, MS has a vast array of interesting and unique shops and boutiques that allows you to shop till you drop.

Jackson State Parks

LeFleur's Bluff State Park LeFleur’s Bluff State Park hasis a 305 acre park camp grounds, fishing, hiking, as well as a golf course.