Welcome, MS Department of Education - 2024 National Technical Honors Society State Conference, to the City With Soul!

Whether you're a food lover on the hunt for cozy neighborhood bites or the spots that have caught the eye of the James Beard Awards, Jackson’s got a plate for every palate. This city’s vibe goes way beyond tasty eats, with nearly two dozen knockout museums covering everything from major Freedom Movement moments and cool S.T.E.A.M. discoveries to the stunning world of Islamic culture. Dive into the same spots that sparked a Pulitzer Prize-winning author's imagination, get swept up in the homegrown tunes that fill the air, or root for the fierce Jackson State Tigers.

HOTELS

HOTELS & DISTANCE TO MS AG MUSEUM

Hotels

Distance to MS Agriculture and Forestry Museum

The Westin (downtown)Full service9 min (4.6 mi) via I-55N
Hilton Garden Inn (downtown)Full service10 min (5 mi) via I-55N
Hilton Jackson (north Jackson)Full service9 min (5.9 mi) via I-55 S
Hampton Inn & Suites (downtown)Select6 min (3.2 mi) via I-55N

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (downtown)

Select7 min (3.2 mi) via I-55N
Best Western (downtown)Select7 min (2.6 mi) via I-55N
Homewood Suites (Fondren)Select5 min (1.5 mi) via Lakeland Dr.
Residence Inn by Marriott (LeFleur East)Select

6 min (2.3 mi) Eastover to Lakeland Dr.

Spark by Hilton Jackson (north Jackson)Select7 min (4.3 mi) via I-55S

Bed & Breakfast/Boutique Properties

Old Capitol InnB&B7 min (4.3 mi) via I-55S
The OrchidB&B9 min (3.7 mi) via I55N
Fairview InnB&B9 min (2.3 mi) via Lakeland Dr.

Things to Do

Jackson features nearly two-dozen interactive museums, outdoor activities and plenty of family fun!

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Where to Drink and Dine

From delectable soul food classics - some of them James Beard Award-winning - to innovative Southern fusion, don't sleep on the City With Soul's culinary scene.

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Events

Welcome to the official Jackson, Mississippi events calendar!

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