THE JACKSON AREA

There’s no better way to sample the South than a visit to Jackson, Mississippi. A blend of the old and the new, Jackson offers glimpses of the past while looking ahead to the future. From the fabulous history and beautiful museums to the world-class exhibits and performances, Jackson is a secret full of surprises!

Mississippi ’s Capital City is conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate 55 (north-south) and Interstate 20 (east-west) in the heart of our “Hospitality State.” As the center for the Metro Jackson area, home to more than 425,000 people, the city of Jackson is steeped in history, music, performing arts, sports and our truly Southern way of life.

With 5,500 first-class hotel rooms, we are able to accommodate groups of various sizes. Choose from restored historic bed and breakfast inns to extended stay facilities to properties offering the modern amenities required by the business traveler. The 400+ restaurants in the Jackson metro area offer everything from true Southern cuisine to Thai, Caribbean and everything in between.

Jackson is easily accessible. The Jackson International Airport is the commercial airport serving Mississippi’s Capital City with daily flights operated by American Eagle, ASA, ComAir, Continental Express, Delta, Northwest, Southwest and US Airways Express.

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