Hinds district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Jackson

Jackson is a city in Hinds district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 170,674 people. Within 50 km by road there are 228 places to visit — 94 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 76 churches, 18 museums and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mississippi Museum of Art (1 km), Jackson Volcano (2 km) and The Oaks House Museum (2 km).

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Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, Hinds district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jackson at a glance

Location
Hinds district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 170,674
Coordinates
32.2988° N, 90.1848° W
Places within 50 km
228 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Jackson

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jackson: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jackson

114 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jackson. The closest is Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond Number 5 Dam (5 km); the best-known is Lake Hico (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Jackson

93 churches within 100 km of Jackson. The closest is St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral (1 km); the best-known is Beth Israel (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Jackson

21 museums within 100 km of Jackson. The closest is Arts Center of Mississippi (1 km); the best-known is Mississippi Museum of Art (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jackson

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jackson. The closest is W. J. Davis (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jackson

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jackson. The closest is Le Fleur Bluff (1 km); the best-known is Jackson Volcano (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jackson

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jackson. The closest is Grenada Street Folk Garden (4 km); the best-known is Jackson Zoological Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Jackson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jackson
  2. 1 km Mississippi Museum of Art · museum, Hinds
  3. 2 km Jackson Volcano · viewpoint, Hinds
  4. 4 km Mississippi Museum of Natural Science · museum, Hinds
  5. 2 km Eudora Welty House · museum, Hinds
  6. 1 km The Oaks House Museum · museum, Hinds
  7. 2 km Back to Jackson

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jackson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs94114Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond Number 5 Dam (5 km)
    Churches7693St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral (1 km)
    Museums1821Arts Center of Mississippi (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1620W. J. Davis (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints910Le Fleur Bluff (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Grenada Street Folk Garden (4 km)
    Parks25Laurel Park (4 km)
    Beaches & coast33Belhaven Beach (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Raymond Lake Island (28 km)
    Other attractions11Mississippi River Basin Model (15 km)
    Buddhist sites11Carmelite Monastery (4 km)
    Temples11Miracle Temple (47 km)

    Jackson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jackson?

    Mississippi Museum of Art (museum, about 1 km), Jackson Volcano (viewpoint, about 2 km), The Oaks House Museum (museum, about 2 km), Eudora Welty House (museum, about 3 km), Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (museum, about 5 km), Jackson Zoological Park (nature spot, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Jackson?

    228 places on Spotwander: 94 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 76 churches, 18 museums, 16 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jackson?

    Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond Number 5 Dam, about 5 km by road; Harris Lake (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jackson?

    St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Holy Trinity Saint John the Theologian Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Jackson?

    Arts Center of Mississippi, about 1 km by road; International Museum of Muslim Cultures (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jackson?

    Start in Jackson, visit Mississippi Museum of Art, then Jackson Volcano, then Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, then Eudora Welty House, then The Oaks House Museum, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jackson?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Jackson

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jackson’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Jackson on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.