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State Capitol Building with Magnolias, the state flower. Photo by Lawanda Turnage, courtesy of Mississippi Development Authority/Division of Tourism.
Hospitality and history make the capital city a great choice for a weekend jaunt. At Smith Robertson Museum, examine African-American struggles and triumphs. Historic Farish Street, a growing entertainment district, reveals a rich blues heritage. Visit the Old Capitol Museum, the Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural Science, the Zoo, the Mississippi Children’s Museum, opening in 2011, and more. Find events, accommodations and restaurants to complete your experience in a city with soul.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
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Old Capitol Museum: 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.
Address: 100 South State St., Jackson, Mississippi
Phone: 601-359-6920
Free
State Capitol: Patterned after the National Capitol, this has been the Capitol building for the state of Mississippi since 1903. Today it is a major tourist attraction as well as the focus of Mississippi state government activities.
Address: State Street, Jackson, Mississippi
Phone: 601-576-6920
Free
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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science: 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.
Address: 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, Mississippi
Phone: 601-354-7303
Admission fee
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center: 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.
Address: 528 Bloom Street, Jackson, Mississippi
Phone: 601-960-1457
Admission fee
Animal attractionAnimal attraction
Jackson Zoo: Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this zoo that houses elephants, large cats, monkeys and more than 350 other types of animals, plus a petting zoo for young children.
Address: 2918 West Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi
Phone: 601-352-2582
Admission fee
Historic neighborhoodHistoric neighborhood
Farish Street Historical District: 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.
Address: Farish Street, Jackson, Mississippi
RestaurantsRestaurants
Bravo Italian Restaurant & Bar: Wood-fired pizza, pasta and a selection of grilled meats and seafood grace the menu at this local eatery. Brunch is served on the weekends.
Address: 4500 I-55 North Suite 244, Jackson, Mississippi
Phone: 601 982 8111
Nice selection of wines served by the glass.
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Hilton Jackson
Popularity index: #2 in Jackson
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Hampton Inn Jackson-North
Popularity index: #7 in Jackson
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Hampton Inn and Suites Jackson Coliseum
Popularity index: #12 in Jackson
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Recommended Reading
"Tales of Jackson: This Mississippi town has a few stories to tell"  Go World Travel Magazine, Aug 1, 2004
This state capital is filled with culture, which comes as a surprise to many.
"Sight Seeing"  AmericanJourneys.com
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"Museums"  AmericanJourneys.com
Art, agriculture and history are the themes of these Jackson museums.
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