Jackson Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 170.7 thous. (2019)Area: 113.23 mi²Elevation: 351 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°18'46"N, 90°10'39"W
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MississippiUnited States

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Jackson Top Attractions

Jackson Attractions - What to See and Explore

Jackson offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Jackson Zoo, Old Capitol Museum, Mississippi Children's Museum, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • jackson zoo
  • old capitol museum jackson
  • mississippi childrens museum jackson
  • mississippi museum of natural science jackson
  • mississippi museum of art jackson
  • mississippi governors mansion jackson
  • st andrews cathedral jackson
  • light and glass studio jackson
  • manship house jackson
  • medgar evers house jackson
  • jackson city hall
  • woolfolk state office building jackson
  • mississippi state capitol jackson
  • cathedral of st peter the apostle jackson
  • smith robertson museum cultural center jackson
  • first presbyterian church jackson
  • international museum of muslim cultures jackson
  • lamar life building jackson
  • belhaven university jackson
Day trips

Jackson – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Jackson, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Illinois Memorial (Vicksburg), Vicksburg National Military Park (Vicksburg), USS Cairo (Vicksburg).

  • illinois memorial vicksburg39 milesW
  • vicksburg national military park39 milesW
  • uss cairo vicksburg40 milesW
  • vicksburg theatre guild42 milesW
  • mcraven house vicksburg41 milesW

Best Time To Visit Jackson

Learn when is the best time to travel to Jackson weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in March and May.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June, August, September and October. Most of it rains in January, March, April and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Best Ways to Experience the City

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Jackson?

What is the best time to visit Jackson?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in March and May. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

Where to next? Visit mississippi Mississippi region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.