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Eudora Welty House
Eudora Welty House
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Ranked #1 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
The restored gardens of this deceased Mississippi writer.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Old Capitol Museum
Old Capitol Museum
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Ranked #2 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: The Old Capitol building served the state from 1832-1903 and was later converted into a State Historical Museum. Visitors can... more » Owner description: The Old Capitol building served the state from 1832-1903 and was later converted into a State Historical Museum. Visitors can tour the grand dam of Mississippi politics, plus view dioramas and exhibits that trace the city's history. The museum also includes a large collection of Jefferson Davis memorabilia. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites; Speciality Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Mississippi Children's Museum
Mississippi Children's Museum
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Ranked #3 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: The Mississippi Children's Museum is your Destination for Imagination. MCM wants to ignite the spark of creativity that is... more » Owner description: The Mississippi Children's Museum is your Destination for Imagination. MCM wants to ignite the spark of creativity that is inside each and everyone of us and awaken a lifelong passion for learning, exploration and discovery. Visit the Mississippi Children's Museum and get inspired! Open Tues., Thurs, Fri. and Sat. 9a-5p. Wed. 12p-5p and Sun. 1p-6p. $8.00 admission. « less
Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  156.1 miles from city centre
Mississippi Museum of Art
Mississippi Museum of Art
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Ranked #4 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
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Ranked #5 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
This museum recalls Mississippi sports greats, from Dizzy Dean to the Negro League players.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  3.0 miles from city centre
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Ranked #6 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Explore Mississippi's biological diversity at this presitigious museum that includes indoor exhibits: a 100,000-gallon... more » Owner description: Explore Mississippi's biological diversity at this presitigious museum that includes indoor exhibits: a 100,000-gallon aquarium filled with native fishes, reptiles and amphibians, plus more than two miles of outdoor walking trails that wind through natural habitats. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
Mynelle Gardens
Mynelle Gardens
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Ranked #7 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  4.7 miles from city centre
Jim Buck Ross Agriculture Museum
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Ranked #8 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; History Museums
Distance  2.8 miles from city centre
Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum
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Ranked #9 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
State Capitol
State Capitol
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Ranked #10 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Patterned after the National Capitol, this has been the Capitol building for the state of Mississippi since 1903. Today it is... more » Owner description: Patterned after the National Capitol, this has been the Capitol building for the state of Mississippi since 1903. Today it is major tourist attraction as well as the focus of Mississippi state government activities. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Government Buildings
Eudora Welty's Garden
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Ranked #11 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
The restored gardens of this deceased Mississippi writer.
Attraction type  Gardens; Historic Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Medgar Evers Home
Medgar Evers Home
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Ranked #12 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  3.5 miles from city centre
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
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Ranked #13 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Symphonies
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Millsaps College
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Ranked #14 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Oaks Museum House
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Ranked #15 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Mississippi Governor's Mansion
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Ranked #16 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Belhaven College
Belhaven College
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Ranked #17 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Russell C Davis Planetarium
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Ranked #18 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
3.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Be wowed by giant stars, glowing planets and distant galaxies all shown on a giant wrap-around screen at this engaging... more » Owner description: Be wowed by giant stars, glowing planets and distant galaxies all shown on a giant wrap-around screen at this engaging planetarium, one of the largest in the South. « less
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Lamar Life Building
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Ranked #19 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Jackson Zoo
Jackson Zoo
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Ranked #20 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
3 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Owner description: Enjoy a day of fun for the entire family at this zoo that houses large cats, monkeys and more than 250 other types of... more » Owner description: Enjoy a day of fun for the entire family at this zoo that houses large cats, monkeys and more than 250 other types of animals, plus a carousel, minature train, petting zoo for children, gift shop and concessions. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  2.8 miles from city centre
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center
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Ranked #21 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Located in Jackson's first public school building for African-Americans, this museum, named after a former slave who went on... more » Owner description: Located in Jackson's first public school building for African-Americans, this museum, named after a former slave who went on to become the first African-American Alderman in Jackson, chronicles the everday lives and culture of people of African decent living in the South during the late 1800s and early 1900s. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums; Natural History Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Manship House Museum
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Ranked #22 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Farish Street Historical District
Farish Street Historical District
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Ranked #23 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
2.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Wander around this historic neighborhood that runs from Amite Street across to Fortification Street and Mill Street to Lamar... more » Owner description: Wander around this historic neighborhood that runs from Amite Street across to Fortification Street and Mill Street to Lamar Street, to see old homes, shops and other buildings, many of which were built by former slaves whose descendants still live and work in the area. « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Dr A H McCoy Federal Building
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Ranked #24 of 42 Attractions in Jackson
2 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Mississippi War Memorial Building
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Owner description: A stark tribute to Mississippi's war veterans, with a courtyard that replicates the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a museum... more » Owner description: A stark tribute to Mississippi's war veterans, with a courtyard that replicates the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a museum devoted to the state's military history. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
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Owner description: This mission of this non-profit organization is to document and preserve the rich tradition of Jewish life in the South... more » Owner description: This mission of this non-profit organization is to document and preserve the rich tradition of Jewish life in the South through public programs, exhibits, publications and historic preservation. « less
Distance  5.9 miles from city centre
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Ayer Hall
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Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.1 miles from city centre
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Hill-Holly Building
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Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Alamo Theater
Alamo Theater
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Attraction type  Historic Sites; Theatres
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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