Jackson

USA · Mississippi

Jackson is the capital and largest city of Mississippi, located on the Pearl River in the central part of the state. It is a center of the state's government, history and culture, with the Mississippi State Capitol, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History. The city also has deep ties to blues and gospel music and is a starting point for exploring the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Mississippi

Main language

English

On the map

32.30° N, 90.18° W

Near Jackson

• Biloxi · 245 km away
• New Orleans · 261 km away
• Mobile · 270 km away
• Lafayette · 289 km away
• Memphis · 317 km away
• Gulf Shores · 327 km away

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Where to stay

Trinity One Apartments - Country Luxury

9.7/10 · 4 reviews

Fairview Inn

9.6/10 · 151 reviews

Little Jxn Gem - 5 Mins to Downtown, Walk to JSU

9.6/10 · 18 reviews

Old Capitol Inn

9.3/10 · 262 reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Jackson Fondren Medical District

9/10 · 836 reviews

Best Western Plus Flowood Inn & Suites

9/10 · 753 reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Jackson Airport/Pearl

9/10 · 449 reviews

The Westin Jackson

9/10 · 413 reviews

Woodspring Suites Jackson Pearl I-20

9/10 · 182 reviews

Staybridge Suites - Flowood - NW Jackson by IHG

8.8/10 · 552 reviews