Best Things to Do in Jackson, Mississippi

What’s your favorite thing to do in Jackson, Mississippi? The city is called The City of Soul as a nod to its rich musical history but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Jackson has something to offer everyone, whether you’re a foodie, an outdoor enthusiast, or an art lover.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Visit Both State Capitols
01:00 - Check Out a Petrified Forest
01:40 - LeFleur’s Bluff State Park
02:14 - Mississippi Children’s Museum
02:38 - Museum of Natural Science
03:00 - Mississippi Museum of Art
03:39 - Fondren District
04:08 - Eudora Welty House and Garden
04:53 - The Freedom Trail
05:39 - Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
06:04 - Check Out Some Great Southern Cuisine
06:45 - Live Music
07:16 - Jackson Zoo
07:29 - Cat Head Distillery
08:07 - Outro

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Mississippi was key to the Civil Rights Movement in the USA between 1945 and 1970 and Jackson played a big part of that history. You can learn more about the struggle for civil rights at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and other stops on the Freedom Trail like the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. Outdoor enthusiasts will also find lots of great things to do in Jackson, Mississippi. Check out the 36 million-year-old trees in the Mississippi Petrified Forest or hike the network of trails in LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. Golfers and swimmers will also be right at home in the park, with its nine hole course and Mayes Lake.

Families will find lots of fun and educational things to do in Jackson, Mississippi. The Mississippi Children’s Museum and Museum of Natural Science offer interesting exhibits for kids of all ages. Spend the day learning about science, history and arts, or just let your kids have some fun.
Art lovers will also find lots of interesting things to do in Jackson, Mississippi. The Mississippi Museum of Art and Jackson’s Fondren District are home to art exhibits showcasing local talent as well as more famous artists like Monet and Van Gogh. And foodies won’t feel left out. Between the authentic Southern cuisine at spots like the Mayflower Cafe and E&L Barbecue and Mississippi’s only distillery, you’ll find lots of places to satisfy your hunger.

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