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Things to see in Jackson, Mississippi (United States): 8 places and when to go
Jackson, Mississippi is a city in United States with around 251,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), History (2), With kids (1). The best known are Eudora Welty House, Jackson Zoo and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 32.2988, -90.185
- Population
- About 251,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · History (2) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1) · Temples (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 1,096 km as the crow flies
What to see in Jackson, Mississippi
The places in and around Jackson, Mississippi, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Eudora Welty HouseHistoric house of Eudora Welty in Jackson, Mississippi, United States2.5 km
- Jackson ZooZoo in Jackson, Mississippi4.0 km
- Mississippi Civil Rights MuseumMuseum in Jackson, Mississippi721 m
- Beth Israel CongregationReform Jewish Synagogue9.6 km
- Mississippi River Basin ModelScale model of the Mississippi River basin12 km
- Mississippi Museum of Natural ScienceMuseum in Jackson, Mississippi3.9 km
- The Oaks House MuseumIn Jackson, also known as The Oaks1.3 km
- Fertile Ground Beer Co.Brewery1.9 km
When to go to Jackson, Mississippi
The best time to visit Jackson, Mississippi is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:06
- FebPossible10:51
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:48
- MayBest time13:39
- JunBest time14:06
- JulBest time13:55
- AugBest time13:11
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:11
- NovPossible10:19
- DecPossible9:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 53. In March, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Jackson, Mississippi
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,096 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Vicksburg, Mississippi5 places65 km
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi8 places137 km
- Natchez, Mississippi9 places141 km
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana17 places224 km
- Biloxi, Mississippi7 places245 km
- New Orleans22 places257 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jackson, Mississippi?
The best known: Eudora Welty House, Jackson Zoo, Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Beth Israel Congregation, Mississippi River Basin Model. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jackson, Mississippi?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 53.
How do you get to Jackson, Mississippi?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,096 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jackson, Mississippi as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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