ATTRACTIONS
Bass Pro Shops
100 Bass Pro Drive, Pearl, MS 39208 • 601-933-3700
For the best in hunting and fishing gear, shop Bass Pro, your outdoor gear and supplies store. The Bass Pro Shops store in Pearl is a leader among Mississippi hunting outfitters, featuring a wide variety of outdoor gear, as well as historic pictures and artifacts from local hunters and anglers such as state record fish and wildlife mounts. Whether you need gear for fishing in Mississippi, or simply want to learn more about Mississippi wildlife and conservation, shop Bass Pro.
www.basspro.com/Pearl
Trustmark Park
1 Braves Boulevard, Pearl, MS 39208 • 601-932-8788
Trustmark Park is the home of the Mississippi Braves, Class AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and is located in Pearl, Mississippi, USA. The ballpark, which opened April 18, 2005, has capacity for 8,480 fans. Make your travel easy by booking at Holiday Inn which is within walking distance and home to Alumni House Sports Bar & Grill.
www.mlb.com/news/featured/explore-trustmark-park-home-of-the-mississippi-braves
COFO Civil Rights Education Center
1017 John R. Lynch Street, Pearl, MS 39208 • 601-979-4348
The council of Federated organizations (COFO) was established in 1961 by civil rights leaders to create solidarity among all civil rights organizations functioning in the state during the 1960s.
www.jsums.edu/cofo/
The Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi
950 Rice Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157 • 601-856-7546
The Mississippi Crafts Center in Ridgeland is home to the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi and includes a retail gallery of handcrafted works of art by the over 400 artisans who belong to the guild.
Eudora Welty House & Garden
1119 Pinehurst Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-353-7762
National historic landmark and one of the most intact literary homes in America.
eudorawelty.org/the-house/
LeFleur's Bluff State Park
2140 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-987-3985
Beautiful, 500-acre urban park with nature trails, golf, picnic areas, playgrounds, fishing, and camping.
https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/camping/lefleurs-bluff-state-park/
Medgar Evers Home
2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive, Jackson, MS 39213 • 601-977-7839
Evers was the first NAACP field secretary at the time of his assassination on this site, June 12, 1963.
https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/civil-rights/medgar-and-myrlie-evers-home-national-monument/
Medgar Evers Library/Statue
4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39213 • 601-982-2867
Located in Evers' former neighborhood, a life-sized bronze statue was erected by local citizens.
https://www.visitjackson.com/directory/medgar-evers-library-statue/
Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum / National Agricultural Aviation Museum
1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-432-4500 1-800-844-TOUR
40-acre complex includes "Small Town, Mississippi" restoration (circa 1920), rose gardens, museums.
http://www.msagmuseum.org/
Mississippi State Capitol
400 High Street, Jackson, MS 39210 • 601-359-3114
1903 Beaux Arts Classical architecture patterned after the nation's capitol.
http://www.legislature.ms.gov/about-the-capitol/
The Oaks House Museum
823 North Jefferson Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-353-9339
Circa 1850 Greek Revival Cottage.
www.theoakshousemuseum.org/
The Old Capitol Museum
100 South State Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-576-6920
1839 Greek Revival National historic landmark.
https://www.mdah.ms.gov/explore-mississippi/old-capitol-museum
William F. Winter Archives & History Building
200 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-576-6850
Haven for genealogists and second-oldest state archives department in the country. Jackson boasts 48 hotels to suit every taste and provide comfort and service to please the most discriminating traveler. For a comprehensive Visitors Guide, you may download or order a copy at visitjackson.com or call 1-800-354-7695.
http://www.mdah.ms.gov/new/visit/william-f-winter-building/
Mississippi Children's Museum
2145 Highland Drive, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-981-5469
Hands-on, engaging exhibits and programs beckon all children to this dynamic museum.
www.mississippichildrensmuseum.com
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-576-6000
Mississippi's living heritage, large aquarium system, interactive and changing exhibits, 300-acre nature area.
www.mdwfp.com/museum.aspx
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
1152 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-982-8264 1-800-280-FAME
Named one of Top 10 "Most Amazing Baseball Museums in America" by ESPN; many interactive sports exhibits.
www.msfame.com
DOWNTOWN ATTRACTIONS
Arts Center of Mississippi
201 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-960-1500
The center is home to several arts organizations and hosts changing events open to the public.
www.msarts.org/
City Hall
219 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-960-1084
Current seat of government, built in 1847, surviving destruction of the city by union troops.
www.city.jackson.ms.us/
The International Museum of Muslim Cultures
Mississippi Arts Center, 201 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-960-0440
Dedicated to Islamic history and culture.
www.muslimmuseum.org
Mississippi Farmers Market
939 High Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-359-116
The Mississippi Farmers Market was created to provide facilities for the efficient handling of farm products in the interest of the farmer, consumer, general public and the State of Mississippi.
https://www.mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/farmers-market/
Museum of Mississippi History
222 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-576-6800
Presenting the rich and complex stories that illustrate how our shared past influenced our future together.
https://mcrm.mdah.ms.gov/
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
222 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-576-6800
Explore the movement that changed a nation.
https://mcrm.mdah.ms.gov/
