Downtown Jackson Travel Guide
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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 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 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 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.
Top hotels in Downtown Jackson

The Westin Jackson
Well stocked room
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown
I stayed overnight at this hotel cause I was having surgery at the surgery center nearby. The beds were very comfortable. The rooms were clean. This place is an amazing on the inside. Thank you very much.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Old Capitol Inn
Lovely inn/boutique Hotel in Jackson. Walkable to Capital, Civil Rights Museum and old capitol . This place was beautiful! Great rooms with lovely art work, wonderful staff and comfortable garden area to enjoy morning coffee or drink from the bar. Breakfast top notch, a real 10!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hyatt Place Jackson/ Ridgeland
This location was absolutely beautiful although the general manager was not very nice towards his employees the breakfast was horrible looked as if they just reused the same food day after day i definitely would not ever spend money to stay here again
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Jackson/Ridgeland
The staff was great! I had an issue that was fixed immediately by Britney at the front desk - she was super helpful! Breakfast was hreat and very fresh! Very happy with my stay!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Imperial Suites - Adults Only
Did not like
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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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 Alamo Theater.

Greater Belhaven
If you're spending some time in Greater Belhaven, Jackson Zoological Park and Manship House 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.

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.
