Beach near Jackson, United States

Jackson Travel Guide

Mississippi, United States

Jackson is the capital of Mississippi, in the southern United States, with a population of 170,674. It is the state’s main centre for government and administration.

Most travellers arriving by air use Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN), which serves the city. Jackson is inland, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres.

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Local time

170,674

Population

4,513 miles away

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Weather in Jackson

Fri

39°

Sat

39°

Sun

39°

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Pays in USD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in the United States for various service industries. It's a significant part of service workers' income.

Best time to visit Jackson

Jan

13°12

Feb

19°10

Mar

21°11

Apr

24°10

May

28°15

Jun

32°13

Jul

33°15

Aug

34°8

Sep

31°8

Oct

27°6

Nov

21°8

Dec

16°8

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Jackson

  1. Mississippi State Capitol

    historic site

    0.6 km

  2. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

    history museum

    0.7 km

  3. International Museum of Muslim Cultures

    museum

    0.2 km

  4. Mississippi Department of Archives and History

    history museum

    0.6 km

  5. Trustmark Park

    baseball stadium

    4.5 km

  6. The Oaks House Museum

    museum

    1.3 km

  7. Battlefield Park

    park

    2 km

  8. Mississippi Children's Museum

    childrens museum

    4.2 km

Getting there

Jackson-Evers International Airport · 10.4 km

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