Downtown Jackson
Visit Downtown Jackson
Popular places to visit
Jackson Convention Complex
View fascinating exhibitions, thrilling performances and interesting collectors’ tradeshows at Jackson’s leading convention complex.
Mississippi State Capitol
Admire the stunning beaux-arts architecture of this capitol building, take a tour through its stately interior or view a legislative session from a senate gallery.
Mississippi Museum of Art
Check out a fantastic collection of American art and diverse touring exhibitions of local and international artists at this light-filled downtown museum.
Mississippi Governor's Mansion
The second-oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the United States is a stunning architectural masterpiece that can be explored on a fascinating tour.
Russell C Davis Planetarium
Experience the mysterious world beneath the sea, a land roamed by dinosaurs and the fantastic galaxies above with a screening on the dome cinema at this planetarium.
Mississippi Children's Museum
Kids can discover a world of fascinating facts and exciting make-believe within the five galleries of this sensational museum dedicated to helping kids learn.
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Jackson
Farish Street Historical District
While visiting Farish Street Historical District, you might make a stop by sights like Farish Street Baptist Church and Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center.
Greater Belhaven
If you're spending some time in Greater Belhaven, Jackson Zoological Park and Christ Temple Church of Christ Holiness are top sights worth seeing.
LeFleur East
If you're spending some time in LeFleur East, LeFleur's Bluff State Park and Mississippi Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Fondren
While Fondren isn't home to many top sights, Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.