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308 E. Pearl St., Ste. 301 39201

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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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 airport

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Air (JAN)
10 mi. from city center

Local Attractions

Museum of Mississippi History

Museum

1 mi. away

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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Old Capitol Museum

Museum

1 mi. away

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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Eudora Welty House and Garden

Historical landmark

1 mi. away

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 Governor's Mansion

Historical landmark

5 blocks away

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 Civil Rights Museum

Museum

1 mi. away

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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Mississippi Children's Museum

Museum

2 mi. away

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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Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center

Museum

5 minutes away

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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Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum

Museum

2 mi. away

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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Convention Centers

Jackson Convention Complex an SMG Managed Facility
Located 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.
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Exhibit Space60,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space113,433 sq. ft.

Additional Information

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.