Attractions

ATTRACTIONSBass Pro Shops100 Bass Pro Drive, Pearl, MS 39208 • 601-933-3700For 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/PearlTrustmark Park1 Monsters Alley, Pearl, MS 39208 • 601-932-8788Trustmark Park is the home of the Mississippi Mud Monsters, 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.1017 John R. Lynch Street, Pearl, MS 39208 • 601-979-4348The 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 Mississippi950 Rice Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157 • 601-856-7546The 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 & Garden1119 Pinehurst Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-353-7762National historic landmark and one of the most intact literary homes in America.eudorawelty.org/the-house/LeFleur's Bluff State Park2140 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-987-3985Beautiful, 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 Home2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive, Jackson, MS 39213 • 601-977-7839Evers 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/Statue4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39213 • 601-982-2867Located 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 Museum1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-432-4500 1-800-844-TOUR40-acre complex includes "Small Town, Mississippi" restoration (circa 1920), rose gardens, museums.http://www.msagmuseum.org/Mississippi State Capitol400 High Street, Jackson, MS 39210 • 601-359-31141903 Beaux Arts Classical architecture patterned after the nation's capitol.http://www.legislature.ms.gov/about-the-capitol/The Oaks House Museum823 North Jefferson Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-353-9339Circa 1850 Greek Revival Cottage.www.theoakshousemuseum.org/The Old Capitol Museum100 South State Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-576-69201839 Greek Revival National historic landmark.https://www.mdah.ms.gov/explore-mississippi/old-capitol-museumWilliam F. Winter Archives & History Building200 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-576-6850Haven 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 Museum2145 Highland Drive, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-981-5469Hands-on, engaging exhibits and programs beckon all children to this dynamic museum.www.mississippichildrensmuseum.comMississippi Museum of Natural Science2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-576-6000Mississippi's living heritage, large aquarium system, interactive and changing exhibits, 300-acre nature area.www.mdwfp.com/museum.aspxMississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum1152 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 • 601-982-8264 1-800-280-FAMENamed one of Top 10 "Most Amazing Baseball Museums in America" by ESPN; many interactive sports exhibits.www.msfame.com DOWNTOWN ATTRACTIONSArts Center of Mississippi201 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-960-1500The center is home to several arts organizations and hosts changing events open to the public.www.msarts.org/City Hall219 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-960-1084Current seat of government, built in 1847, surviving destruction of the city by union troops.www.city.jackson.ms.us/The International Museum of Muslim CulturesMississippi Arts Center, 201 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-960-0440Dedicated to Islamic history and culture.www.muslimmuseum.orgMississippi Farmers Market939 High Street, Jackson, MS 39202 • 601-359-116The 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 History222 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-576-6800Presenting the rich and complex stories that illustrate how our shared past influenced our future together.https://mcrm.mdah.ms.gov/Mississippi Civil Rights Museum222 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201 • 601-576-6800Explore the movement that changed a nation.https://mcrm.mdah.ms.gov/