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
- Hill-Holly Building
- Dr. A. H. McCoy Federal Building
Things to Do in Downtown Jackson
- Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
- Russell C Davis Planetarium
- Mississippi Museum of Art
- Old Capitol Museum
- Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center
Other Popular Downtown Jackson Attractions
- Lamar Life Building
- Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce
- Mississippi War Memorial Building
- International Museum of Muslim Cultures
- Alamo Theater
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)