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Address: 1119 Pinehurst St, Jackson, MS 39202
Snoop around the house of an acclaimed author. Eudora Welty's Jackson, Mississippi home--now a museum that shows everything from her personal writing desk to her flower garden--gives a glimpse into the life of the state's noted woman of letters. It's just minutes from I-55.
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Address: 209 Black Jack Rd, Choctaw, MS 39350
When the heat blazes, folks flock to this 15-acre amusement center. Of the 12 water-slides, BackSplash ranks as one of the most thrilling. The quirky ride dips and glides a two-person raft backward into a pool of blue-water at the end. Calmer waters flow along Round-about River. Good for tubing, the 1,200-foot-long...
International Museum of Muslim Cultures
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Address: 210 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, MS 39201
The first facility of its kind in the country showcases precious literature and artifacts about the Islamic world and Islam's place in the West.
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
Category: Jackson Attractions & Activities
Address: 1150 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216
Agriculture and forestry are the two most important industries in Mississippi. This museum complex encompasses almost 40 acres of fascinating displays devoted to farming and lumbering. The Fortenberry-Parkman Farm Restoration and the small crossroads town are living history exhibits of rural Mississippi life in the...
Mississippi Governor's Mansion
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Address: 300 East Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201-3495
This classical Greek Revival structure has been the home of Mississippi's First Family since the middle of the 19th century. With beautifully landscaped grounds, it occupies an entire city block. Elegant simplicity defines the interior with its period furnishings and decor. Restorations throughout the years went to...
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Address: 380 S. Lamar St., Jackson, MS 39201
This museum is the state's oldest and largest professional arts organization. The extensive collection includes works that focus on Mississippi's diverse heritage, along with a strong representation of 19th and 20th century American landscape painting. Visitors can also view 18th century British paintings and...
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Address: 100 South State St, Jackson, MS 39201
This Greek Revival structure is a National Historic Landmark and a former state capitol. Now a state historical museum, it houses a collection of artifacts, documents, weaponry, and memorabilia that document Mississippi's history from its earliest days to the present day, including the Civil War and Reconstruction,...
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center
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Address: 528 Bloom St, Jackson, MS 39202
Formerly Smith Robertson Elementary School, Jackson's first African-American school, this museum features exhibits and displays that chronicle the lives of African-Americans from their origins in Africa to the present day. Contributions by Mississippi African-Americans in the fields of music, art, craft, literature,...
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Address: 205 E. Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201
Located in the heart of Jackson's downtown, across from the Governor's Mansion and the federal courthouse, this century old Gothic Revival structure features exquisite stained glass windows. A courtyard and gardens connect additional buildings in the complex.
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Address: 823 N Jefferson St, Jackson, MS 39202
Named for the centuries old trees that line the street, this structure is the oldest residence in Jackson. Pre-Civil War mayor James Harvey Boyd built the Greek Revival cottage from hand-hewed timber. It served as Union General Sherman's headquarters during the siege of Jackson in 1863 and was spared destruction. It...
