Jackson Fact Sheet

Interesting and Informative Jackson Facts

Where is Jackson located?

Jackson is the capital of Mississippi. This modern city, containing many historic buildings and sites, is conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate 55 (north-south) and Interstate 20 (east-west), near the center of the state and approximately one hour’s drive from the Mississippi River to the West. The beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway runs diagonally across the northern edge of the city and is easily accessible via I-55 North or I-20 West. Bordered by Ridgeland to the North, Pearl to the East, Byram to the South, and Clinton to the West, Jackson is the center of the Metro Jackson area, home to nearly 500,000 people.

What is there for visitors to do in Jackson?

Jackson visitors enjoy over 300 fine restaurants, 49 comfortable hotels and inns, over 65 annual events, 19 museums and other unique cultural and outdoor attractions, a wide variety of shopping, great weather, and warm hospitality unequaled anywhere. Business travelers and convention delegates find state-of-the-art facilities and services to support their professional needs. There’s even a handy guide for reunion planners to download. All of this information may be found on this web site, www.visitjackson.com, or by calling 1-800-354-7695.

Where will I find information about Jackson attractions and events?

This web site contains addresses and telephone numbers of all attractions, museums, restaurants, hotels, and meeting facilities, as well as a city map and information about Jackson events. You may also download or order a comprehensive visitors guide and a Jackson Restaurant Guide on this web site or by calling 1-800-354-7695.

Where will I find information on the weather in Jackson?

Visitors may call 601-355-9311 for recorded Jackson weather information, or 601-936-2189 for live information.

What are your days and hours of operation?

The Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm, except for national holidays. Visitors may call us at 1-800-354-7695, or locally at 601-960-1891. When our offices are closed, visitors may find detailed information about Jackson at this web site, www.visitjackson.com.

May I please have driving directions to the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau?

From Interstate 55 North, take the Pearl Street exit (96A). Drive West on Pearl over the bridge and through the first intersection at Pearl and State Street (notice the Jackson event banners on the NW and SW corners of the intersection). Drive five more blocks to Farish Street; turn right and right again at the next block onto Capitol Street. The multi-storied office building on your right is the 111 East Capitol Building, and the JCVB office is the first office to the right of the front door on the first floor.

Where will I find driving directions to the Jackson Convention Complex?

Driving directions to the Jackson Convention Complex are available at www.jacksonconventioncomplex.com, or by calling 877.383.MEET

Benefit from our Convenient, Comprehensive Jackson Mississippi Information

The City with Soul  offers so much to do that you’ll be busy deciding which attractions, events and restaurants to visit next. You’ll just have to come back again. For Jackson facts and information, call us at 1-800-354-7695 or 601-960-1891.