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308 E. Pearl St., Ste. 301, 39201
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Welcome to the City With Soul!

Discover an authentic setting for your meetings in Jackson, Mississippi, the City With Soul that’s just the right size. Jackson affords the meeting planner the ability to offer its delegates a plethora of options through its rich music heritage, cultural offerings, seasonal festivals and sporting events, not to mention its friendly people and culinary charm. A growing number of meeting planners looking for state-of-the-art facilities find Jackson full of warm hospitality and exceptional service, superb venues, and economically savvy. • Venue/Meeting Space: Jackson Convention Complex - 330,000 Sq. Ft. total luxurious meeting space. A LEED-certified facility. • Accommodations with Meeting Space: - Hilton Garden Inn Downtown/Formerly the Historic King Edward Hotel – 180 Rooms - 7,000 Sq. Ft. of meeting space - Hilton Jackson – 276 Rooms - 20,626 Sq. Ft. of meeting space - The Westin Jackson – 203 Rooms - 11,602 Sq. Ft. of meeting space - Homewood Suites Fondren -125 rooms - 1,259 Sq. Ft. of meeting space • Hotels: 38 Hotels 3,200+ Sleeping Rooms 1,800 Sleeping Rooms - Downtown • Things to do: 28 Attractions/Museums Arts • Theater • Concerts • Festivals • Sports • Cuisine: 300+ Restaurants Soul Food • Seafood • Southern Fusion • BBQ

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Hotels32
Convention center330,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms2,800
Guest rooms at 1 hotel-
Special event venues18
Average room rate$118
Occupancy rate60%
Restaurants310
Daily food cost$46
Tax rate7%
Venue typeCVB
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Getting Here

At the crossroads of I-20 and I-55, Jackson is easily accessible by all modes of transportation. The Jackson International Airport is only 15 minutes from downtown. Bus/Train Station is conveniently located downtown. Ground distances (miles) to other major cities: Atlanta: 441 - Birmingham: 248 - Chicago: 753 - Dallas: 412 - Memphis: 208 - Miami: 979 - New Orleans: 185 - St. Louis: 505
Distance from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Air (JAN) airport 10 mi

Location

Local Attractions

Museum of Mississippi History
Museum of Mississippi History
Museum
1 mi
The Museum of Mississippi History encourages people to explore and appreciate our state's history. We present rich and complex stories that illustrate how our shared past influences our future together. Located in the heart of downtown Jackson, the museum explores over 15,000 years of state history. Visitors will enjoy innovative exhibits, educational programs, and hundreds of artifacts.
222 North Street
Jackson, MS, US 39201
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Eudora Welty House and Garden
Eudora Welty House and Garden
Historical landmark
1 mi
For 76 years, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty lived and wrote in her Jackson home at 1119 Pinehurst Street. Her parents finished construction of the house in 1925, when Eudora was 16 years old and had recently graduated from high school. Restored by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History after her death in 2001, the Eudora Welty House and Garden is open for tours by reservation Tuesday - Friday, four times a day at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. and 9 and 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month.
1109 Pinehurst Street
Jackson, MS, US 39202
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Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Museum
1 mi
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum shares the stories of a Mississippi movement that changed the nation. The museum promotes a greater understanding of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement and its impact by highlighting the strength and sacrifices of its peoples. Visitors will witness the freedom struggle in eight interactive galleries that show the systematic oppression of black Mississippians and their fight for equality that transformed the state and nation. Seven of the galleries encircle a central space called “This Little Light of Mine.” There, a dramatic sculpture glows brighter and the music of the Movement swells as visitors gather.
222 North Street
Jackson, MS, US 39201
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Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center
Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center
Museum
5 mins
Located a stone's throw from the State Capitol building, Smith Robertson, the city's first school for African-American Children, is within walking distance of principal businesses and attractions in downtown Jackson. Through art, artifacts, and photography, the work, lifestyle, and artistic contributions of African Americans are celebrated, evoking a greater understanding of the African-American experience in the deep south.
528 Bloom St.
Jackson, MS, US 39202
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Old Capitol Museum
Old Capitol Museum
Museum
1 mi
A National Historic Landmark and one of America's finest examples of Greek Revival public architecture, the Old Capitol building served as the state capital from 1839 to 1903, the place of such notable events as the passage of the Ordinance of Secession. The Old Capitol was restored from 1959-1961 from use as the state historical museum. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina damaged the building's roof and flooded the museum. Most of the artifacts and exhibits were safely removed for relocation to a future, all-new Museum of Mississippi History. Restored to its original glory, the Old Capitol returned as a statehouse museum in 2009.
100 S. State Street
Jackson, MS, US 39201
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Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Historical landmark
5 blks
Constructed in 1841, this beautiful Greek revival mansion was designed, according to the architect William Nichols, "to adhere to plain republication simplicity." Having served as the official residence of Mississippi's first family since January 1842, the mansion is the second-oldest continuously occupied gubernatorial residence in the United States. In 1975, the mansion was designated a National Historic Landmark.
300 E. Capitol Street
Jackson, MS, US 39201
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Mississippi Children's Museum
Mississippi Children's Museum
Museum
2 mi
Hands-on and engaging exhibits are programs beckon all children to this dynamic museum. Explore cultural arts, science and technology, literacy, health and nutrition, and Mississippi heritage. Come play!
2145 Highland Drive
Jackson, MS, US
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Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
Museum
2 mi
This 40-acre complex, located in the heart of the city, brings to life Mississippi's rich agricultural history. A 40,000-square-foot Heritage Center traces the history of agriculture and forestry through an extensive collection of artifacts and lifelike exhibits. Outside, the Fortenberry-Parkman Farm restoration and Bisland Cotton Gin, both circa 1860, tell the story of farm life in early Mississippi. Walk down Main Street of the "Small Town, Mississippi" restoration (circa 1920) and imagine a day in the lives of people who once toiled and worshiped in these buildings. A visit to the Fitzgerald Collection and the Ethnic Heritage Center complete this walk through history. Award-winning rose gardens and special interest gardens provide enjoyment year-round.
1150 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS, US 39216
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Jackson Zoo
Jackson Zoo
Museum
3 mi
The Jackson Zoo has one of the finest collections of wild animals from throughout the world, with over 365 animals shown in natural surroundings. Don't miss Wilderness Mississippi, the zoo's exhibit of indigenous animals. Enjoy an outdoor picnic at the Elephant House Cafe.
2918 W. Capitol Street
Jackson, MS, US 39209
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Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Museum
2 mi
Named one of the Top 10 "Most Amazing Baseball Museums in America" by ESPN, the museum contains an array of sports-related, interactive exhibits. Touch-screen television kiosks allow museum visitors to access archival footage, achievement data, biographical information, and more than 500 interviews with famous Mississippi athletes like Jerry Rice, Brett Farve, Archie Manning, Ralph Boston, and Dizzy Dean.
1152 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS, US 39216
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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Museum
2 mi
Experience Mississippi's living heritage through a visit to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. An aquarium system housing over 200 species of native fish, reptiles, and amphibians tells an ecological story of rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, marshes, and the Mississippi Sound. "The Swamp" is home to an assortment of alligators, turtles, and fish surrounded by a native garden. The 300-acre nature area, with native trees, shrubs and vines, is a great place for bird watching or enjoying a stroll over the 2.5-mile nature trail with interpretive stops along the way.
2148 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS, US 39202
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Mississippi Museum of Art
Mississippi Museum of Art
Museum
1 blk
Mississippi's largest art museum holds an extensive collection of more than 4,000 works including the world's largest collection by and relating to Mississippians and their culturally diverse heritage. Many of these works can be seen in the museum's permanent exhibition, The Mississippi Story, which is free for all visitors. The museum features changing exhibitions of local to national and international importance. Exhibitions are complemented by a variety of educational and entertaining programs throughout the year. Visit the Museum Store for unique gifts, crafts, and exhibition-related merchandise.
380 S. Lamar Street
Jackson, MS, US 39201
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Convention Centers

Jackson Convention Complex an SMG Managed FacilityLocated in the very center of a city filled with passion, warmth, and heart, the new Jackson Convention Complex is set to become the Southeast’s premier showplace. The Complex will feature 128,000 sq ft of meeting space, 60,000 sq ft exhibit hall.
Exhibit Space60,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space113,433 sq. ft.

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The City With Soul, Jackson, Mississippi the State Capital Why is Jackson the City With Soul? For one thing, the people here are just about the friendliest you’ll ever meet. And there are so many fun things to do in Jackson, the largest city in Mississippi, so many family-friendly places to discover. Not to mention a hundred events, from heritage festivals to antique shows and symphony concerts to sports classics. Open up a world of new adventures when you travel to the City of Jackson, Mississippi -- the State Capital.

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