Top Rated Attractions in Jackson

The Eudora Welty House & Garden offers a glimpse into the world of award-winning author Miss Welty and her love for plants. Laid by her mother in 1925, the garden spreads over almost an acre and displays a colorful array of stunning blossoms. Poppies, daylilies, daffodils, and many more beautiful creations thrive here. Benches at regular intervals offer a restful break while you walk leisurely through the five sections. The carefully retained house throws a light on the life of Miss Welty and has some other interesting works of this accomplished writer and photographer. A walk to this location is a surely enriching experience.

The unassuming home of Civil Rights activist and martyr Medgar Evers is located northwest of downtown Jackson on Margaret Walker Alexander Drive, a street bearing the name of one who continued the martyr's fight after his passing. This historic location is also the site of Evers' 1963 assassination. Although Evers is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C., the preserved home stands as a moving memorial to his sacrifice. Inside, relics of his life and work reveal insight into the man and his struggle, while various displays tell the story of the Civil Rights triumphs and tragedies that took place through the years in Mississippi.

Located within the scenic LeFleur's Bluff State Park, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science features an expansive aquarium network that is home to over 200 living species of fish and other beautiful aquatic animals. Other equally fascinating exhibits include fossils, soaring waterfowl, and white-tailed deer. A giant tree house, greenhouse, and quirky gift shop complete the fun and immersive experience. A delightful treat for the little ones who can look at and even touch turtles and other friendly reptiles, the museum is an unmissable family attraction in the park.

F. Jones Corner sits in a big, blue brick building only a few blocks from the Mississippi State Capitol. This restaurant, bar and jazz club is open well into the night, always providing a place for Jackson residents and visitors alike to party. Favorite bar bites include sweet potato fries and onion rings.

This is one of the South's finest examples of Greek Revival architecture. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this majestic building was Mississippi's state capitol from 1839-1903. The history of Mississippi, from the dawn of time to the modern day, is outlined here. You will find exhibits that include thorough treatments of Native American history, colonial times, the Big Cotton culture, the Civil War and more. The museum is closed on major holidays.

Constructed in Beaux-Arts style, this capitol building is not only home to the state's legislature, but also an indelible landmark boasting iconic architecture. Built in 1901, this ornate edifice was fashioned out of rich Italian white marble, ornamented with carefully laid-out metal work. Its dome dominating Jackson's charming cityscape, the capitol ground is embellished with charming flora like aspen and Japanese magnolia. The interiors are just as magnificent, where expansive rooms and chambers (like the Hall of Governors, the State Library and the Supreme Court chambers) are lovingly adorned with Bohemian stained glass and many more artistic and stylized nuances. Proclaimed a Mississippi Landmark as well as a National Historic Landmark, this capitol building is the crowning glory of Jackson.