What's Downtown Jackson Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Jackson, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music and museums. Take in some culture at Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Mississippi Museum of Art. There's plenty more to see, including Mississippi Governor's Mansion and Mississippi State Capitol.
How to Get to Downtown Jackson
Flying to:
- Evers Intl. Airport (JAN), 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 Civil Rights Museum
- Mississippi Museum of Art
- Old Capitol Museum
- Russell C Davis Planetarium
- International Museum of Muslim Cultures
Other Popular Downtown Jackson Attractions
- Alamo Theater
- Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce
- 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 80°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 51°F)
- Rainiest months: April, March, January, February (average 6 inches of rainfall)