Downtown Jackson Travel Guide
Jackson
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
Baymont by Wyndham Jackson/Ridgeland
Room was very clean and the bed was fantastic! Suggestion for all hotels (we travel a lot between mexico and Canada) it could be a game,changer if you had proper coffee machines and decent coffee for people who wake up early in the am. The coffee machine was too small and the coffee baskets did not ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Imperial Suites - Adults Only
Fireplace I couldn't find the switch to turn it on.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Prado Hotel
Friendly Staff
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Woodspring Suites Jackson Pearl I-20
Great stay. Clean rooms, friendly staff, pet friendly. Will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 3 Nov 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.
