Park, The 2280 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39232, Flowood, 601-939-8333, Great family entertainment can be found here with an 18-hole miniature golf course, race track, batting cages, arcade, and an ice skating rink. 

Alamo Theater 333 North Farish Street, Jackson, MS 39201, 601-352-3365, Built in the 1940s, the Alamo Theater has been a cornerstone of the area's African American business and social community. The building has served as a meeting hall, a movie cinema, and a performing arts theater. A regular schedule of entertainment events are featured..  

Boddie Mansion, The 500 West County Line Road, Jackson, MS 39174, 601-977-7842, The Boddie Mansion is one of the few houses in the Jackson area that withstood the Civil War and now houses the administrative offices of Tougaloo College.

Central United Methodist Church (circa 1890) 500 North Farish Street, Jackson, MS 39202, This building is an important part of the Historic Farish Street District, because many of the leaders of Black Mississippi attended this church. 

City Hall (circa 1847) 219 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39205, Historic Downtown, 601-960-1084, Noted as one of the most beautiful and historic municipal buildings in the nation. One of the few antebellum buildings to survive the burning of Jackson, or "Chimneyville" as it was nicknamed after the Civil War. 

Eudora Welty House 1119 Pinehurst Street, Jackson, MS 39202, 601-353-7762 or 601-576-6965, Visit Eudora Welty's Tudor Revival-style home where she lived for over 70 years and wrote almost all of her fiction and essays. One of the most intact literary houses of 65 in America and a National Historic Landmark, its exterior, interior, and furnishings remain as they were when Welty was living. Art, rugs, photographs, linens, furniture, draperies, and hundreds of books are in their original places.

Hill-Holly Building (circa 1903) 300 North Farish Street, Jackson, MS 39202, Historic Farish Street District, 601-352-6923, This building served as a civic and social meeting place for the Black and Tan Republican Party, The Masons, and Eastern Star organizations. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Medgar Evers Home Museum 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive, Jackson, MS 39204, 601-977-7839, Home of the significant civil rights leader, houses the relics of his life and work. 

Mississippi Governors Mansion (circa 1842) 300 East Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201, Historic Downtown, 601-359-6421, Outstanding Greek Revival mansion that is the second oldest continuously occupied executive residence in America. Served as a hospital during the Civil War and was the scene of Union General William T. Sherman's victory dinner following the fall of Vicksburg. It is designated as a National Historic Landmark and offers tours. 

Mississippi State Capitol (circa 1903) 400 High Street, Jackson, MS 39202, 601-359-3114, Patterned after our nation's capitol, this Beaux Arts Classicl style building serves as the working seat of the state government. This, the state's "New Capitol," showcases beautiful examples of stained glass and marble. Tours are offered Monday through Friday. 

Oaks House Museum (circa 1850) 823 North Jefferson Street, Jackson, MS, Historic District, 601-353-9339, Jackson's oldest remaining home restored and furnished with period antiques including the sofa from a young Abraham Lincoln's Illinois law office.  

Bronze Statue of Medgar Evers 4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39213, 601-982-2867, A life sized bronze statue of Evers was erected on the street that honors his name. The first field secretary of the NAACP, Evers once lived in this neighborhood and remains a symbol of strength for the state of Mississippi.

H.T. Sampson Library 1700 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217, Jackson State University, 601-968-2272, This library houses an impressive selection of portraits, rare book collections and African artifacts.  more...

State Archives and History Library 100 South State Street, Jackson, MS, Historic Downtown, 601-359-6876, This is the second-oldest state archives department in the nation. A haven for genealogists, it contains U.S. census records, state government documents, microfilmed newspapers, maps, over 1800 private collections and much more. A research identification card is required and may be obtained with valid identification. 

City of Jackson Fire Museum 355 Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS 39213, 601-960-2433, Contains records, communication equipment, pictures, helmets, and an 1870 parade uniform. They have the history of the fire department from the 1800's, and educational displays on how to prevent and protect people from fire damage. 

International Museum of Muslim Cultures 117 East Pacagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201, Located in Downtown Jackson's Arts District, 601-960-0440, America's first and only Islamic history museum, the International Museum of Muslim Cultures celebrates the contributions that Muslims have made to Mississippi, America, and the world while educating visitors about the culture. 

Jackson Municipal Art Gallery (circa 1860's) 839 North State Street, Jackson, MS, Downtown, 601-960-1582, Located in what was originally a stately private home, this is one of the oldest surviving historic structures in Jackson. The Gallery is a cultural focal point for hundreds of local and regional artists with a new exhibition presented every month. 

Manship House Museum (circa 1857) 420 East Fortification, Jackson, MS 39202, Located Near the State Capitol, 601-961-4724, One of Mississippi's few examples of a Gothic Revival-style residence and one of only a few antebellum homes left standing after Jackson was burned by the Union troops; the Manship was the home of Charles Henry Manship, the mayor of Jackson during the Civil War. Filled with period furniture, "the home interprets the daily life of an interesting 19th-century Mississippi family through the house the family lived in for so many years." Tours are available. 

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216, 601-713-3365, Indoor and outdoor exhibits, in a 40-acre complex, bring to life Mississippi's rich agricultural heritage. more... 

Mississippi Children's Museum PO Box 55409, Jackson, MS 39296, 601-981-5469, Set to open in 2009 in Lefleur's Bluff State Park, this museum supports children, schools and families by providing exhibits and programs that are fun, creative and imaginative.  more...

Mississippi Museum of Art (circa 1978) 201 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201, 601-960-1515, Mississippi's largest art museum dates back to 1911, when the Mississippi Art Association was founded. It holds an extensive collection of more than 3,000 works from Mississippi and around the world, including "Mississippi masters Walter Anderson, Caroline Compton, William Hollingsworth, Marie Hull, Leon Koury, John McGrady, and Karl Wolfe." 

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum 1152 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216, Exit 98B off I-55, 601-982-8264, 800-280-FAME, This Museum is designed for visitors to learn by doing, listening, and reading. Touch screen televisions offer access to footage, achievement data, biographies, and interviews with great Mississippi sports heroes.  more... 

Municipal Art Gallery 839 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202, 601-960-1582, This lovely antebellum home has been converted into a striking gallery which showcases the talents of Mississippi artists.

Richard McKey Art 3242 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216, 601-573-1060, Mississippi artist, Richard McKey, operates this gallery of his own unique pieces. McKey's work is categorized as abstract expressionist, but the displays showcase his versatility as an artist and sculptor. more...

Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center 528 Bloom Street, Jackson, MS 39202, 601-960-1457, Located in the first African-American public school in Jackson, this museum offers artifacts about the history, art, music, and literature of African-Americans in Mississippi.  

Tunica Museum One Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS 38676, 662-363-6631, Tunica County's rich history is displayed through exhibits, educational programs and collections. Here you will learn about Native American cultures, Agriculture, early settlers and much more. A meeting space and gift shop are onsite. more...

War Memorial Building 120 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39201, 601-354-7207, A monument in memory of Mississippi soldiers with a museum and a model of the Battleship USS Mississippi. 

Jackson Zoological Park 2918 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39209, 601-352-2585, The Jackson Zoo features more than 350 animals with more than 130 different species. The Zoo features many special events throughout the year. 

Mississippi Petrified Forest 124 Forest Park Road, Flora, MS 39071, Located Along U.S. 49, 601-879-8189, A Registered National Landmark, Mississippi boasts the only Petrified Forest in the Eastern United States. Once massive trees washed away by a mighty river, broken up, and then unearthed by erosion, these logs, from over 36 million years ago, are preserved for all to see. Because of the length of time, these trees are now rock-like and are "placed" where nature left them. A gift shop is located on the premises.  more...

Mynelle Gardens 4736 Clinton Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39209, 601-960-1894, A botanical wonderland and wildlife sanctuary that changes with the seasons. 

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202, Near Lakeland Drive, 601-354-7303, Not-to-be-missed museum showcases Mississippi's living heritage through the use of a 100,000 gallon aquarium, the 1,700 square foot greenhouse "The Swamp", and the 300 acre natural area. Natural objects and live animals are displayed in the exciting and educational exhibits. 

R.C. Davis Planetarium/McNair Space Theater 201 East Pasacagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201, Located in the Downtown Cultural Arts District, 601-960-1550, Experience the wonders of the heavens and the earth through a magnificent hemispheric theater, in large screen film format, Laser Light Concerts, and Sky Shows. Special educational tools for schools are available.