Things to do in Jackson MS
Jackson
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Jackson, MS, USA
Jackson is the capital city of Mississippi. The statewide Mississippi Freedom Trail runs through the city, encompassing a number of historic sites that were significant in the civil rights movement. These include the Medgar Evers Home Museum and the landmark Mississippi State Capitol building. In leafy LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science includes an aquarium and nature trails.
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Population: 169,148 (2016)
Local time: Tuesday 12:46 PM
Jackson Zoo
Zoo and orangutan
The Jackson Zoo is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The Jackson Zoo has attracted people from across the state and beyond for more than 90 years. The zoo boasts an animal collection representing
LeFleur's Bluff State Park
Fishing, camping & golf
A 305-acre park of lakes, forests & fields that offers camping, fishing & a 9-hole golf course.
Mississippi Children's Museum
Engaging arts, health & science exhibits
Interactive exhibits, activities & programs for kids focusing on arts, history, health & science.
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Museum in a park with outdoor features
Indoor/outdoor natural science museum in a state park with an aquarium, greenhouse, exhibits & more.
Old Capitol Museum
Government exhibits in historic building
Museum in circa-1839 capitol focusing on role of government & historic preservation. Free entry.
