Guidebook for Jackson
Food Scene
Best for lunch. If you're looking for authentic Mississippi soul food, great atmosphere, and a real local spot, this is your place!
Bully's Soul Food Restaurant
3118 Livingston RdBest for lunch. If you're looking for authentic Mississippi soul food, great atmosphere, and a real local spot, this is your place!
If you're in Jackson for one night and looking for bbq and a local beer, check out Pig & Pint. Their baked beans and collard greens are my favorite sides. Outdoor patio is nice in the evening too. B
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The Pig And The Pint
3139 N State StIf you're in Jackson for one night and looking for bbq and a local beer, check out Pig & Pint. Their baked beans and collard greens are my favorite sides. Outdoor patio is nice in the evening too. B
If you are in the mood for upscale Southern food, Lou's is your place. It's consistently good. They're chef is extremely talented. The restaurant also has a good, cozy vibe.
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Lou's Full-Serv
904B E Fortification StIf you are in the mood for upscale Southern food, Lou's is your place. It's consistently good. They're chef is extremely talented. The restaurant also has a good, cozy vibe.
La Brioche is my go-to spot for coffee and a pastry. Bring a book and settle in. The pastries here are world class, no joke. The staff is always friendly and warm. Pick up a sleeve of colorful French macarons for a souvenir!
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La Brioche LLC
2906 Eastover DrLa Brioche is my go-to spot for coffee and a pastry. Bring a book and settle in. The pastries here are world class, no joke. The staff is always friendly and warm. Pick up a sleeve of colorful French macarons for a souvenir!
The best coffee in the Jackson area. Plus, try their locally brewed Sweet & Sauer kombucha on tap!
M7 Coffee House
115 N Wheatley StThe best coffee in the Jackson area. Plus, try their locally brewed Sweet & Sauer kombucha on tap!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're looking for a dive bar that also serves great food, check out Fenian's. They often have local bands playing here. A true local scene with a great mix of generations.
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Fenian's Pub
901 E Fortification StIf you're looking for a dive bar that also serves great food, check out Fenian's. They often have local bands playing here. A true local scene with a great mix of generations.
Monday nights are blues nights at Hal & Mal's, plus they often have great performers coming through. One of Jackson's institutions, it's a great place for a drink any night of the week.
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Hal & Mal's
200 Commerce StMonday nights are blues nights at Hal & Mal's, plus they often have great performers coming through. One of Jackson's institutions, it's a great place for a drink any night of the week.
Arts & Culture
MUST SEE. This museum just opened up in December 2017, and it is fantastic. Located downtown, this museum is also connected to the Mississippi History Museum. You can spend a full day in these two museums.
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Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
222 North StreetMUST SEE. This museum just opened up in December 2017, and it is fantastic. Located downtown, this museum is also connected to the Mississippi History Museum. You can spend a full day in these two museums.
Shopping
Handmade cards, notebooks, posters, and decor. Great for souvenirs and lovely happy items.
Thimblepress
113 N State StHandmade cards, notebooks, posters, and decor. Great for souvenirs and lovely happy items.
Unique glass items and art made by local artists. Go during the week, enter the secret door surrounded by ivy and enter an artist's haven. Beautiful plates, ornaments, and other items for sale.
Pearl River Glass Studio Inc
142 Millsaps AveUnique glass items and art made by local artists. Go during the week, enter the secret door surrounded by ivy and enter an artist's haven. Beautiful plates, ornaments, and other items for sale.
One of my favorite book stores in the country. If you're interested in Southern culture and history, DEFINITELY stop in here. The staff is extremely knowledgeable. Check their website for weekly author events.
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Lemuria Books
4465 I-55One of my favorite book stores in the country. If you're interested in Southern culture and history, DEFINITELY stop in here. The staff is extremely knowledgeable. Check their website for weekly author events.
Essentials
Our beloved local grocery co-op. Find all your organic snacks, to-go vegan lunches, and freshly made cold-pressed juices.
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Rainbow Co-Op
1200 E County Line RdOur beloved local grocery co-op. Find all your organic snacks, to-go vegan lunches, and freshly made cold-pressed juices.
Parks & Nature
There are miles of bike and walking paths. A great place for runners and people who enjoy being surrounded by trees and wildflowers.
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Natchez Trace Multi-Use Trail
There are miles of bike and walking paths. A great place for runners and people who enjoy being surrounded by trees and wildflowers.
You can see alligators here! A short little trail goes around the swamp--very easy for children and older folks. It's peaceful and a very unique environment.
Cypress Swamp
Natchez Trace ParkwayYou can see alligators here! A short little trail goes around the swamp--very easy for children and older folks. It's peaceful and a very unique environment.
Entertainment & Activities
Even if you're not familiar with the wonderful work of one of Mississippi's most beloved writer, you will enjoy the unique tour of her house and garden. Located in Belhaven, just across the street from Belhaven University, this is a fun activity that will take about 1.5 to 2 hours.
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Eudora Welty House and Garden
1109 Pinehurst StEven if you're not familiar with the wonderful work of one of Mississippi's most beloved writer, you will enjoy the unique tour of her house and garden. Located in Belhaven, just across the street from Belhaven University, this is a fun activity that will take about 1.5 to 2 hours.