A Look At Our Town

December 21, 2021 | Steve Sleeper | General Blog, Uncategorized

Cool Things to do in Jackson MS

One of three pre Civil War structures still standing: the Old Capitol. The Old Capitol was built in 1839 and restored to its original appearance. The new capitol building took its place in 1903.
The Eudora Welty Library’s namesake won the Pulitzer prize in 1973 for the book “The Optimist’s Daughter, and her home is a museum as well.
The King Edward Apartments was built as a 5-star hotel in 1923 and is repurposed into luxury apartments.
The Standard Life Building was built in 1919 in the art deco style. It’s the fourth largest building in Jackson and was the largest concrete building globally at one time.
During World War Two, the Army used Hawkins Field, and the Netherlands had their flying school there.
Malaco Records releases gospel, blues, and soul records and owns a recording studio. It’s known all over the world.
You can’t see it, but there’s an ancient extinct volcano that sits 2,900 feet under the Mississippi Coliseum.
Spend an afternoon taking in all the great works of art at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
The Mississippi Childrens’ Museum is a hands-on experience for the kids with art and science sections.
The Jackson Zoo is world-class, with a zoo train the whole family will love. \
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will appeal to the nature lover and scientist in you.
You’ll have a great time at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park fishing, camping, and golfing.
Take a look at the replica 1920s town at Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum.
Trace the history of the civil rights movement at the Museum of Mississippi History
Relax and take in the flora at the Mynelle Gardens Arboretum & Botanical Center