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Eudora Welty House
Ollie #1 of 42 attractions in Jackson
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
The restored gardens of this deceased Mississippi writer.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Old Capitol Museum
Ollie #2 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites; Speciality Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Mississippi Children's Museum
Ollie #3 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: The Mississippi Children's Museum is your Destination for Imagination. MCM wants to ignite the spark of creativity that is inside each and everyone...... more » Owner description: The Mississippi Children's Museum is your Destination for Imagination. MCM wants to ignite the spark of creativity that is inside each and everyone of us and awaken a lifelong passion for learning, exploration and discovery. Visit the Mississippi Children's Museum and get inspired! Open Tues., Thurs, Fri. and Sat. 9a-5p. Wed. 12p-5p and Sun. 1p-6p. $8.00 admission. « less
Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  251.2 km from city centre
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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Ollie #4 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Explore Mississippi's biological diversity at this presitigious museum that includes indoor exhibits: a 100,000-gallon aquarium filled with native...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  3.7 km from city centre
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Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
Ollie #5 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
This museum recalls Mississippi sports greats, from Dizzy Dean to the Negro League players.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  4.8 km from city centre
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Mississippi Museum of Art
Ollie #6 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Jim Buck Ross Agriculture Museum
Ollie #7 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; History Museums
Distance  4.5 km from city centre
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Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum
Ollie #8 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  4.7 km from city centre
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Mynelle Gardens
Ollie #9 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  7.6 km from city centre
State Capitol
Ollie #10 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Patterned after the National Capitol, this has been the Capitol building for the state of Mississippi since 1903. Today it is major tourist attraction...... more » Owner description: Patterned after the National Capitol, this has been the Capitol building for the state of Mississippi since 1903. Today it is major tourist attraction as well as the focus of Mississippi state government activities. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Government Buildings
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Medgar Evers Home
Ollie #11 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  5.6 km from city centre
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Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
Ollie #12 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Symphonies
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Oaks Museum House
Ollie #13 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Ollie #14 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Eudora Welty's Garden
Ollie #15 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
The restored gardens of this deceased Mississippi writer.
Attraction type  Gardens; Historic Sites
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Lamar Life Building
Ollie #16 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Jackson Zoo
Ollie #17 of 42 attractions in Jackson
3 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Owner description: Enjoy a day of fun for the entire family at this zoo that houses large cats, monkeys and more than 250 other types of animals, plus a carousel,...... more » Owner description: Enjoy a day of fun for the entire family at this zoo that houses large cats, monkeys and more than 250 other types of animals, plus a carousel, minature train, petting zoo for children, gift shop and concessions. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  4.5 km from city centre
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Russell C Davis Planetarium
Ollie #18 of 42 attractions in Jackson
3.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Be wowed by giant stars, glowing planets and distant galaxies all shown on a giant wrap-around screen at this engaging planetarium, one of the largest...... more » Owner description: Be wowed by giant stars, glowing planets and distant galaxies all shown on a giant wrap-around screen at this engaging planetarium, one of the largest in the South. « less
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center
Ollie #19 of 42 attractions in Jackson
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums; Natural History Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Belhaven College
Ollie #20 of 42 attractions in Jackson
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
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