Jackson is a city with over 170 thousand residents, located at the South end of the Mississippi Delta. Jackson is the capital city of Mississippi and its biggest city, and was named after then-Army General Andrew Jackson, who would later become the President of the United States.
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Travelers flying into Jackson, Mississippi will usually touch down at Jackson-Evers International Airport. This airport is named in honor of the late Medgar Evers, a national civil rights leader who was assassinated in Jackson in 1963. It's a 20-minute drive west (across the Pearl River) in your affordable car rental from the airport to downtown Jackson.
At Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, the car rental companies are found across from baggage claim, on Level 1 of the Terminal. Go to this counter when you're ready to pick up the affordable car rental you've booked with us, from Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz or National!
Once you've picked up your rental car, you'll have the freedom to explore many attractions and famous sights all around Jackson. Don't leave town without seeing the amazing Mississippi State Capitol – it's a must-see building for everyone, especially lovers of architecture!
Sports fans might enjoy driving the cheap car rental you booked with us to Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi, to take in a Mississippi Braves baseball game! This team is the Southern League AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves! Getting to the ballpark is just a 10-15 minute drive in your rental car (it's located halfway between downtown Jackson and the Jackson-Evers International Airport).
You can also use your car rental to drive yourself and your family or business associates to one of Jackson's famous festivals, depending on the time of year you're heading to this great city! The Crossroads Film Festival is held here every April, the USA International Ballet Competition takes place every 4 years in June, and Jubilee Jam is also held in June – every year in Jackson, Mississippi!
In September, you could drive your rental car to CelticFest Mississippi or Festival Latino. These fun and exciting annual events feature cultural exhibits and great food and music, as does OUToberfest, Jackson's annual gay and lesbian festival, which is held every October! October is also the month of the year when Jackson's biggest event occurs – the annual Mississippi State Fair! If you've never been to a state fair, this is definitely the one to check out!
Jackson, Mississippi, once a trading post operated by a French-Canadian trader, is now the capital of the state. Jackson hosts the USA International Ballet Competition and is also home to a multitude of museums and cultural centers. Among this assembly are these top five things to do while visiting Jackson:
1. The Mississippi Museum of Art is Mississippi's largest art museum with over 3,800 pieces in the museum's permanent collection. This museum also exhibits art collections from around the nation and the world.
2. Mynelle Gardens has been location for community events, visiting artists, photographers, and garden admirers. Several unique botanical gardens comprise this seven-acre expanse, as well as pathways and bridges leading to an island within the Gardens.
3 .At the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, you can visit the Wall of Memories, the Pizza Hut Theatre, and the Olympic Room. These attractions in addition to many interactive exhibits provide an opportunity for sports fans to learn more about favorite sports icons, such as Jerry Rice, Brett Favre, and Dizzy Dean.
4.The Russell C. Davis Planetarium/Ronald E. McNair Space Theater is popular for their laser light and multi-media presentations, as well as space transport and solar system exhibits. The theater can display a replica of the stars of anywhere in the world and any night in history.
5.The Mississippi Petrified Forest, a Registered National Natural Landmark, is located approximately 20 miles north of Jackson. Points of interest can be viewed along a nature trail. A museum, educational exhibits, a campground, and other features are also available to visitors.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Jackson | Directions to Jackson | Latitude | Longitude |
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| Flowood | 3/4 | Directions | 32.30959 | -90.13898 |
| Pearl | 4/6 | Directions | 32.27459 | -90.13203 |
| Clinton | 9/14 | Directions | 32.34153 | -90.32176 |
| Ridgeland | 9/15 | Directions | 32.42848 | -90.13231 |
| Brandon | 12/19 | Directions | 32.2732 | -89.98592 |
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