Downtown
Downtown is where the action is, at least during business hours. At the center sits the Mississippi State Capitol. Built in 1903, this stunning structure was modeled after the United States Capitol in Washington and cuts a commanding figure against the downtown skyline. Two blocks to the south, you will find the Mississippi Governor's Mansion, a fine example of Greek Revival architecture and one of the few lucky buildings to survive the Civil War. Two other antebellum buildings are located nearby: the Old State Capitol and Jackson City Hall. In addition to its own historical value, the Old Capitol building harbors the country's most comprehensive museum on Mississippi history and culture. Downtown is home to most of Jackson's cultural outlets. Two blocks from City Hall rests the Russell C. Davis Planetarium, one of the largest in the Southeast; it stands right next door to the Mississippi Museum of Art, which boasts the world's largest collection of folk art and crafts by regional artisans. Performances by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, the Ballet Magnificat! and the Mississippi Opera Association are regularly scheduled at Thalia Mara Hall, a state-of-the-art auditorium directly across the street.Nightlife
Hal & Mal's Restaurant & Brewery
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
Martin's Restaurant and Lounge
Belhaven College Center for Performing Arts
Attractions
Pear Orchard Village Shopping Center
Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center
Galloway United Methodist Church
Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce
Farish Street Historical District
Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau
Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Restaurants
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
Hal & Mal's Restaurant & Brewery
Martin's Restaurant and Lounge
Chimneyville Smokehouse and Farmer's Market Restaurant
Hotels
