Jackson Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Jackson, Mississippi - MS, USA)

Although Jackson may not be the most picturesque of Southern cities, Jackson does offer a diverse and worthwhile collection of tourist attractions, with a balanced a mixture of historic, modern and natural attractions.

Historic attractions for tourists visiting Jackson can be discerned at the Mississippi State Capitol, with the beautiful LeFleur's Bluff State Park and fun Jackson Zoological Park adding interesting alternatives.

Mississippi State Capitol

Address: 400 High Street, Jackson, Mississippi MS, USA
Tel: +1 601 359 3114
Mississippi's state capitol building, in downtown Jackson, is a close match to that of the capitol in Washington DC - in the Beaux Arts style - and it comes with much history. Tours of the building are popular and are even free on weekdays.
Open hours: call for details
Admission: charge usually applies, call for details

Eudora Welty House and Garden

Address: 119 Pinehurst Street, Jackson, Mississippi MS, USA
Tel: +1 601 353 7762
Eudora Welty (1909-2001), Pulitzer Prize winner and one of Mississippi's most famous writers / photographers, lived in Jackson's historic Belhaven neighborhood together with her mother, where they built a spectacular garden. The house itself, a two-story Tudor-style home, is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the garden is colorful beyond words and comes with camellias, roses, hyacinths, and many other beautiful species.
Open hours: Tuesday to Friday, tours at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and students, children six years old and under are free, admission free each month on the 13th (when the 13th falls between Tuesday and Friday)

Jackson Zoological Park

Address: 2918 West Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi MS, USA
Tel: +1 601 352 2581
The Jackson Zoo has been open for more than 80 years and has always boasted a magnificent collection of animals from all four corners of the globe, including a pack of prairie dogs. One of the best attractions at Jackson Zoo is the fantastic Coral Reef Exhibit, which comes with three separate tanks and many different species, while a beautiful hand-painted mural surrounds the set-up. Also on site is the brilliant Discovery Zoo, a children's adventure world, with excellent hands-on exhibits that include the Turtle Crawl and Ant World.
Open hours: various hours, call for details
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors and children under 13, children under three free

LeFleur's Bluff State Park

Tel: +1 601 987 3923
Located just outside Jackson, the large LeFleur's Bluff State Park is a superb area to visit if you have an active family that enjoys the outdoors. The park largely consists of woodland and you can enjoy many activities here, including hiking, fishing, golfing, swimming and tennis. Other attractions at the park include playgrounds and picnicking facilities, while boats can be hired for a spin on the lake.
Open hours: daily - 08:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, call for details