Mississippi’s intriguing state capital, Jackson is an excellent destination for music fans and history aficionados. Set near the centre of the state, this bustling city brims with attractions for travellers of all ages. Accommodation options include simple, self-catering stays and opulent heritage residences, fit for a whole host of tastes and budgets. Many of the best places to stay in Jackson are clustered around the city centre, well-placed for exploring on foot or by bicycle.

Perched on the Pearl River and built on land once inhabited by the Choctaw Nation, this lively city was founded in 1812 — named for General Andrew Jackson — and later destroyed during the Civil War Siege of Jackson in 1863. Delve into the city’s history at the Old State Capitol, now a museum, and at the Museum of Mississippi History. Introduced by Mississippian Morgan Freeman, this impressive museum details the region’s past from 13,000 BC. Other highlights include the Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural Science and the Eudora Welty House & Gardens, home of the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer. Little ones will love the Mississippi Children’s Museum and Jackson Zoo.

To really understand Mississippi’s turbulent history, head to the acclaimed Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Part of the state-wide Mississippi Freedom Trail, the museum and other key sites are a sobering and educational reminder of a very dark past — and one which has fundamentally shaped Mississippi’s identity. Don’t miss the Smith Robertson Museum and Medgar Evers Home.

For beautiful landscapes, hiking and cycling trails, venture to LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. Back in the city, you’ll find buzzing bars and little live music venues offering a taste of the marvellous Mississippi Sound, just moments from the best places to stay in Jackson.

The Best Places to Stay in Jackson

For Boutique Opulence

• The Fairview Inn has 18 guestrooms and suites, with traditional interiors set within an imposing, 1908-built residence. Expect lavish bedrooms with crackling fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The restaurant serves up top-notch cocktails and Southern fare, whilst there's a lovely spa for unwinding, and excellent events spaces. A romantic wedding venue.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR HOLIDAY COTTAGE

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Fly to Jackson Evers International Airport, before travelling to your destination by car or bus.
• Mississippi is wonderful for a road trip! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
• Expect hot and humid summers, with temperatures of around 30°C between June and September. Travel in April - May or October - November for cooler weather and great hotel deals. Hurricanes and tornadoes are most frequent in late spring and summer.

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