Downtown Jackson Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Jackson
Popular places to visit

Jackson Convention Complex
View fascinating exhibitions, thrilling performances and interesting collectors’ tradeshows at Jackson’s leading convention complex.

Mississippi State Capitol
Admire the stunning beaux-arts architecture of this capitol building, take a tour through its stately interior or view a legislative session from a senate gallery.

Mississippi Museum of Art
Check out a fantastic collection of American art and diverse touring exhibitions of local and international artists at this light-filled downtown museum.

Mississippi Governor's Mansion
The second-oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the United States is a stunning architectural masterpiece that can be explored on a fascinating tour.

Russell C Davis Planetarium
Experience the mysterious world beneath the sea, a land roamed by dinosaurs and the fantastic galaxies above with a screening on the dome cinema at this planetarium.

Mississippi Children's Museum
Kids can discover a world of fascinating facts and exciting make-believe within the five galleries of this sensational museum dedicated to helping kids learn.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Jackson

Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown
The people there were very helpful (other than not knowing the answers to some questions that they should know, like whether kids pay adult prices for breakfast) and friendly. Yes, the area around the hotel is sadly run down, and there aren't many things to do (anymore) within walking distance. I ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Westin Jackson
Valet personnel were fantastic! Very clean room
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Old Capitol Inn
The breakfast and staff were amazing. We walked to some bars and they have gated parking which was nice.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Jackson/Ridgeland
Room was clean and very nice.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Imperial Suites - Adults Only
Everything was wonderful and worked well. Even parking
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Prado Hotel
Great stay at Prado Hotel! My first!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Jackson

Farish Street Historical District
While visiting Farish Street Historical District, you might make a stop by sights like Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center and Hill-Holly Building.

Greater Belhaven
If you're spending some time in Greater Belhaven, Jackson Zoological Park and Eudora Welty House & Garden are top sights worth seeing.

LeFleur East
If you're spending some time in LeFleur East, LeFleur's Bluff State Park and Mississippi Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Fondren
While Fondren isn't home to many top sights, Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

