Welcome to Jackson, Mississippi!

Our vast culinary offerings, music, literature and art, museums, and historical sites - many of which help shape the culture of the United States - are only a few reflections of the soul of Jacksonians.

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Your Guide to the JSU Gameday Experience

Take it from an alum: preparation makes for a perfect game day in the City With Soul.

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Where to Drink and Dine

From delectable soul food classics - some of them James Beard Award-winning - to innovative Southern fusion, don't sleep on the City With Soul's culinary scene.

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ESSENTIAL JACKSON

EXPLORE JXN NEIGHBORHOODS

Downtown

Downtown is where government buildings, museums, and historic architecture collide in the heart of the capital city, resulting in a growing residential and public art scene.
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Belhaven

The Belhaven Historic District offers nothing short of charm with its tree-lined streets, 1900s-era craftsmen homes, and unique businesses.
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Belhaven Heights

On one of the highest hills in Jackson, you'll find Belhaven Heights, an older and more official neighborhood than "Belhaven" itself.
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Midtown

Midtown is a diverse, up-and-coming neighborhood located just north of downtown Jackson, adjacent to Millsaps College and Baptist Hospital and two blocks from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
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Fondren

The Fondren Historic District has been known as one of Jackson's cultural centers since the 1920s, with spaces to enjoy music, food, the arts, and everything in between.
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North Jxn

In North Jackson’s shopping district, you can find tried-and-true retail staples on the city's furthest northern reaches - and Civil Rights history at Tougaloo College.
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LeFleur East

Named after explorer Louis LeFleur, LeFleur East is located where the city of Jackson originated.
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West Jxn

Steeped in history and culture, West Jackson is experiencing renewed interest thanks to places like Jackson State University.
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South Jxn

South Jackson has several hidden culinary gems and historical sites in the capital city, including Buddy Butts Park, a nature and hiking park with well-maintained, well-marked trails for hikers and mountain bikers.
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UPCOMING ANNUAL EVENTS

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