The Joys of Jackson, MS

Jackson is centrally located in Mississippi and just minutes from nearby Canton. It's set off I-20, and is right at the edge of the Bienville National Forest. Guests of the Best Western hotel in Jackson, the state capital, enjoy outdoor excursions to the nearby Ross R. Barnett Reservoir for fishing, boating and even picnics. Jackson's a city with a wealth of southern and early American history. Guests can explore this history with a visit to the Old Capitol Museum - take the family and enrich their lives. Others enjoy visits to the Boddie Mansion, built in 1848, and the Dupree House & Mamie's Cottage, and the Eudora Welty House. Don't miss the unforgettable Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center - learning on vacation can be fun.

Visitors traveling through Jackson in September have a blast at CelticFest Mississippi - an annual event and celebration honoring the city's Celtic past. Sports fans love paying a visit to the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum - always a popular destination for travelers of all ages. Great during all seasons, visit Jackson - a wonderful capital city.