Into history and culture? During baseball season, you can grab a hot dog and catch a Mississippi Braves game at the awesome Trustmark Park arena in Rankin County.
Shopping is abundant, too. Boutiques and art galleries line the historic strip of Fondren, while big name retailers such as J.
Want coffee? Think local! Among them are Millsaps students, cramming for that next test or simply planning for the weekend. We have national brands, like Whole Foods, but the real stars are the local, independent restaurants. As for Jackson, not so much. Now, with a new wave of restaurants and a creative revitalization, the state capital has the special sauce not just the Comeback version they're known for to become a new and exciting city. Yes while you're there, you should definitely visit the home and gardens of one of our favorite authors, Eudora Welty.
Take the time to visit some of the state's civil rights landmarks including the home of Medgar Evars. And of course, a boiled pig ear sandwich at Big Apple Inn is pretty much mandatory. The new hub of arts and small businesses in Jackson, the walkable Fondren District has a mix of cafes, bakeries, boutiques, galleries, and performance spaces mixed with practical establishments like Rainbow Co-Op , a natural grocery store, complete with Instagram-worthy murals.
Make sure to visit: Saltine , a seafood-focused spot with a renown raw bar You might even run into local author Richard Grant with a fried chicken po'boy. Mississippi was the last state to repeal prohibition in , but Austin Evans and Richard Patrick have made up for lost time opening their Southern-made spirits powerhouse in Since then, their vodka including their honeysuckle and pecan versions and gin have become baseline bottles for any cocktail bars across the South.
Take one of their daily distillery tours, or visit their tasting room from 3 p. Thursday and Friday. If you're more of a beer person, head over to Lucky Town Brewing Company, the first and only craft brewery in the city, housed in what used to be a former Greyhound Bus service station. Make sure to bring home a six-pack of their easy drinking Pub Ale. Mississippi may be known for Oxford's historic Square Books, but Jackson's sprawling bookstore counterpoint is just as impressive with rooms filled with first and signed editions and a massive collection of Mississippi and Southern authors.
Extended periods of very hot weather are rare. Rainfall is abundant and well distributed throughout the year. Thunderstorms are common, occurring 1 out of 3 days during summer.
Fall is typically the driest season. Winter snow is minimal with 2 of 3 years having no measurable snowfalls. Ice storms occur occasionally. Recent job growth is Positive. Jackson jobs have increased by 1. More Economy. More Voting Stats. Since , it has had a population decline of 2. Learn More The National Average is Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3. The average school expenditure in the U. There are about More Education.
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