What's Downtown Jackson Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Jackson, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music and museums. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Hill-Holly Building and Dr. A. H. McCoy Federal Building. There's plenty more to see, including Mississippi Governor's Mansion and Mississippi State Capitol.
How to Get to Downtown Jackson
Flying to:
- Evers Intl. Airport (JAN), 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Downtown Jackson
- Madison, MS (DXE-Bruce Campbell Field), 10.5 mi (17 km) from Downtown Jackson
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Jackson
What to See in Downtown Jackson
- Mississippi Governor's Mansion
- Mississippi State Capitol
- Jackson Convention Complex
- Hill-Holly Building
- Dr. A. H. McCoy Federal Building
Things to Do in Downtown Jackson
- Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
- Russell C Davis Planetarium
- Mississippi Museum of Art
- Old Capitol Museum
- Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center
Other Popular Downtown Jackson Attractions
- Lamar Life Building
- Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce
- Mississippi War Memorial Building
- International Museum of Muslim Cultures
- Alamo Theater
When Is the Best Time to Visit Jackson?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 80°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 51°F)
- Rainiest months: April, March, January, February (average 6 inches of rainfall)