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(Jackson, Mississippi - MS, USA)



Located in south central Mississippi, Jackson is the state capital and was previously named 'LeFleur's Bluff'. Jackson is home to a number of notable historic landmarks, namely Jackson's city hall, old state capitol building and governor's mansion. The largest city in Mississippi, Jackson contains many spreading suburbs and is a wealthy city, with many thriving industries, including health and technology based companies. Jackson is popular with tourists, due to its locations, which is ideal for exploring the southern half of Mississippi and is also within driving distance of Memphis, Tennessee.

Tourism is encouraged in the Jackson area and many of the city's tourist attractions are widely promoted. The main tourist information center in Jackson is situated along North President Street and is open Monday through Friday, with a further tourist information desk being available at the Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Lakeside Drive. Many leaflets, brochures, maps and information on lodging is widely available at Jackson's tourist information outlets.




Featuring an extensive selection of accommodation, hotels in Jackson suit all budgets, ranging from chain motels in the Fairground area, to historic hotels in the heart of the city. A number of Jackson's hotels are centered around the downtown district, with many additional hotels close to Millsaps College campus, Jackson State University, and in nearby Ridgeland and Northpark Mall. More information on Jackson Hotels.

Jackson has countless impressive tourist attractions worth a visit, including Eudora Welty House and Garden - a Tudor-style house with a beautiful garden; Jackson Zoological Park - boasting a spectacular collection of animals from around the world, together with educational information and a children's adventure world; LeFleur's Bluff State Park - offering many outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, golfing, swimming, boating and tennis; and Jackson's Mississippi State Capitol - with a wealth of history and including tours of this stunning building. More information on Jackson Tourist Attractions.

Some of Jackson's main museums and art galleries include Mississippi Museum of Art - a magnificent gallery with a wealth of impressive works of art; and Jackson's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - featuring an exciting look at the world of plants and animals in the Mississippi area. More information on Jackson Museums and Art Galleries.

More Jackson Information / Fast Facts and Orientation -

• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Location: Hinds County, Mississippi (MS)
• Status: city, state capital and county seat
• Area: approximately 105 square miles / 272 square kilometers
• Population: approximately 185,000
• Language: American English
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT - 6 hours Central Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed)
• Country dialing code: +1
• Telephone area code: 601
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily Jackson January temperature: 14ºC / 57ºF
• Average daily Jackson July temperature: 33ºC / 91ºF

 
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