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.
Interestingly, the neighborhood was once home to the Mississippi Lunatic Asylum and known as ‘Sylum Heights. Annexed by the city in 1925, it's maintained its charm and character through to today. Diverse, accepting, and creative, the area is always buzzing with activities ranging from shows and art exhibits to group fitness opportunities, festivals like Fondren Live, book signings, and more.
If you're an out-of-town visitor, Homewood Suites by Hilton is located in the heart of Historic Fondren and features pet-friendly services, free parking, and an indoor pool. Start your morning with a cup of coffee from Cups, The Bean, or PJ’s Coffee House before hitting up shopping and sightseeing. If you need an extra side of bacon and eggs to get you started, look no further than historic Brent's Drugs, the neighborhood's original soda fountain and diner that's been serving the community since 1946.
Be certain to check out the concentration of public art here, too, from murals and sculpture to the yards of Fondren residents like Suzie Cranston.

The Everyday Gardener, Hunt The Shop, and Interiors Market are just a few of many stops for unique home decor and vintage finds. Four-legged friends can find the best in pet care at The Pet Shop, where holistic food and treats exist alongside handcrafted leashes and bowls. Oxford, Mississippi's The End of All Music opened its second location on North State Street in 2021, buying and selling new and used vinyl records, turntables, and more (make sure to grab a "Browser Beer" while perusing).
For a top-line, all-inclusive gym experience, including personal training and group fitness classes, check out Fondren Fitness to meet your health goals. Next door, Mama Nature’s Juice Bar is known for its refreshing, organic smoothie and juice options.
For the perfect outfit, pop into Treehouse Boutique, Swell-O-Phonic, or Mozingo Clothiers. Savor flavors and enjoy casual dining at Green Ghost Tacos, Barrelhouse, Rooster's, and The Pig & Pint or take your dinner up a notch at Dumbo's On Duling, Saltine, or Babalu. Top everything off with a nightcap at Fondren Public or The Apothecary, named one of "America's 50 Best Bars" by Esquire Magazine.
In nearby Industry Park, a burgeoning neighborhood, Ecoshed is an amazing events space and urban farm. Check out the Habitat Restore while you're in that area if you have a home project on our horizon. And for fun, the extensive collection of autos at The Vault is truly a hidden Jackson gem.
One of the newest and most exciting installments in Fondren is the reopening of the Capri Theatre, along with Highball Lanes bowling alley and The Pearl tiki bar and lounge, all inspired by the mid-century modern flair of the 1960s.
Whether you're looking to catch a local concert at Duling Hall, art opening at Brown's Fine Art & Framing, a book signing at Lemuria, or food tastings at one of the many highly-touted restaurants like Walker's Drive-In, there's a little something for everyone to savor and experience.
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Cups Espresso Café Fondren
Get Directions (601) 362-7422Open every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open after 9 pm. Closed New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
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The Bean
Get Directions (769) 572-5752Open Monday - Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Open after 9 pm. Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
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Brent’s Drugs and Soda Fountain
Get Directions (601) 366-3427Fondren's Original Soda Fountain & Diner. Serving Jackson since 1946. Mon: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue - Sat: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sun: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Groups of 40 or more by reservation.
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Interiors Market
Get Directions (601) 981-6020Beautiful antique furniture, soft contemporary furniture, fabulous original art, lamps, and an array or accessories to make your home wonderful.
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Swell-O-Phonic
Get Directions (601) 981-3547Tees, Sk8, Fixies, men's boutique, and exclusive sneakers all available at chane.com. We carry Nike SB, New Balance Numeric, Vans, Clark's, Converse, Adidas Skate, RVCA, Element, Matix, Project Chane Tees, Sk8 gear…
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The Pig & Pint
Get Directions (601) 326-6070Experience Chef-Driven Award Winning Competition Barbecue and Local Craft Beers with a Southern Flair in Historic Fondren. Mon- Thurs. 11am-9pm • Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm
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Saltine Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Get Directions (601) 982-2899Over the past seven years, chef Jesse Houston (formerly of Parlor Market and City Grocery) has become an oyster expert, researching the local history with mollusks and studying the subtle differences in…
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Duling Hall
Get Directions (601) 351-9999One of the perks to hosting your event at Duling Hall is that it comes with quite a few added amenities. We have a certain number of tables and chairs available for…
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Brown’s Fine Art
Get Directions (601) 982-4844In 1965, with three small children, the Brown family opened Brown’s Frame Shoppe on North State Street. For 54 years, Mary Grace Brown worked alongside two of her children, Allison Simmons and…
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Lemuria Books
Get Directions (601) 366-7619Being independent anything is tough. Ask a singer, artist, writer or retailer: without large-scale backing, there are places you want to go — but must fight for… claw for, every step in…
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Walker’s Drive-In
Get Directions (601) 982-2633Open Mon-Fri for lunch and Tues-Sat for dinner. Open after 9 p.m. Tues-Sat. Closed all major holidays. No checks accepted and groups of 40 or more by reservation.
Eat, Drink, Play and Stay
The Bean
2914 N. State St
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(769) 572-5752
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The Bean2914 N. State St
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Brent’s Drugs and Soda Fountain
655 Duling Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 366-3427
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Brent's Drugs and Soda Fountain655 Duling Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Broad Street Baking Company & Café
4465 I 55 Frontage Rd N, 101 Banner Hall
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
(601) 362-2900
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Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe4465 I 55 Frontage Rd N, 101 Banner Hall
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
Campbell’s Bakery
3013 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 362-4628
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Campbell's Bakery3013 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
The Capri Theatre
3023 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 487-9520
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The Capri Theatre3023 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Highball Lanes
3019 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 487-9520
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Highball Lanes3019 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Homewood Suites Fondren
2815 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 398-9500
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Homewood Suites Fondren2815 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
The Pig & Pint
3139 N State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 326-6070
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The Pig & Pint3139 N State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Walker’s Drive-In
3016 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 982-2633
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Walker's Drive-In3016 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill
730 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 366-6033
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Aladdin Mediterranean Grill730 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs
655 Duling Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 366-3427
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The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs655 Duling Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Babalu
622 Duling Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 366-5757
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Babalu622 Duling Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Banner Hall
4465 I-55 North
Jackson, Mississippi
(601) 366-3371
Banner Hall4465 I-55 North
Jackson, Mississippi
Barrelhouse
3009 N. State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(769) 216-3167
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Barrelhouse3009 N. State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Basil’s Fondren
2906 N. State St.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 982-2100
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Basil's Fondren2906 N. State St.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
The Beacon
3030 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
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The Beacon3030 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Best Wok
255 Meadowbrook Rd.
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
(601) 368-9555
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Best Wok255 Meadowbrook Rd.
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
Big Apple Inn North State St.
4487 N. State St.
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
(601) 984-3704
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Big Apple Inn North State St.4487 N. State St.
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
Brown’s Fine Art
630 Fondren
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
(601) 982-4844
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Brown's Fine Art630 Fondren
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
The Cedars
4145 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
(601) 366-5552
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The Cedars4145 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Cups Espresso Café Fondren
2757 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 362-7422
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Cups Espresso Cafe Fondren2757 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Cups Espresso Café Methodist Rehab
1350 East Woodrow Wilson Dr.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(769) 524-6335
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Cups Espresso Cafe Methodist Rehab1350 East Woodrow Wilson Dr.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Cups Espresso Café St. Dominic’s
969 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 366-0707
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Cups Espresso Cafe St. Dominic's969 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Duling Hall
622 Duling Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 351-9999
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Duling Hall622 Duling Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
E‑Zee Fish & Chicken
4330 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
(769) 208-8680
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E-Zee Fish & Chicken4330 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
Ellis Seafood — Meadowbrook
350 Meadowbrook Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
(601) 981-7885
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Ellis Seafood - Meadowbrook350 Meadowbrook Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
The End of All Music Jxn
3011 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(769) 572-5034
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The End of All Music Jxn3011 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Fondren District
2906 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi
(601) 981-9606
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Fondren District2906 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi
Fondren Fro-Yo
2951 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 368-9755
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Fondren Fro-Yo2951 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Fondren Guitars
2771 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 362-0313
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Fondren Guitars2771 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Fondren Nutrition
667 Duling Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi 392016
601-260-30133
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Fondren Nutrition667 Duling Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi 392016
Fondren Park
Dunbar Street at Northview Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 960-0471
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Fondren ParkDunbar Street at Northview Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Fondren Public
2765 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
(769) 216-2589
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Fondren Public2765 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
GLO Design Studio
663 Duling Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 368-9755
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GLO Design Studio663 Duling Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Green Ghost Tacos
2820 N. State St.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 398-3454
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Green Ghost Tacos2820 N. State St.
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Highball Station at Highball Lanes
3025 N State St
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 487-9520
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Highball Station at Highball Lanes3025 N State St
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Interiors Market
659 Duling Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi
(601) 981-6020
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Interiors Market659 Duling Ave.
Jackson, Mississippi
Lemuria Books
4465 I-55 North
Jackson, 39206
(601) 366-7619
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Lemuria Books4465 I-55 North
Jackson, 39206
Little Caesars Pizza (2 Locations)
4525 N State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
1-800-722-3727
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Little Caesars Pizza (2 Locations)4525 N State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
Mama Nature’s Juice Bar
2807 Old Canton Rd., B
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(769) 257-7216
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Mama Nature's Juice Bar2807 Old Canton Rd., B
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
MikeTown Comedy Club
4107 Northview Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
(601) 983-6046
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MikeTown Comedy Club4107 Northview Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
2351 N. State Street
Jackson, Mississippi
(601) 354-6021
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Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium2351 N. State Street
Jackson, Mississippi
Oops All Vegan
4409 N State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
(601) 909-0080
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Oops All Vegan4409 N State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
The Pearl Tiki Bar
3017 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 487-9520
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The Pearl Tiki Bar3017 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
PJ’s Coffee
3100 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 566-1400
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PJ's Coffee3100 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Quizno’s Subs
2945 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39209
(601) 713-0351
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Quizno's Subs2945 Old Canton Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39209
Rooster’s
2906 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 982-2001
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Rooster's2906 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216