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City with Soul
What makes Jackson, Mississippi the City with Soul? Well, to put it simply, the people. Because the people who work, play and live here do so with passion, grace and heart. More than that, the artists, musicians, teachers, restaurateurs, doctors, lawyers, business people, hotel owners, moms, pops, bakers and candlestick makers who call this place home typically go out of their way to make it actually feel like home—especially for those who aren’t from around here. In Jackson, hospitality isn’t an industry, it’s a way of life. You’re always welcome. Really. There’s an open invitation.
Jackson is a fresh destination for a relaxed weekend getaway or an extended stay to explore 19 unique museums, nine exciting outdoor attractions, more than 300 enticing restaurants, nearly 70 fun annual events and festivals, three historic cultural districts, innumerable visual and performing arts, hot sports action, and cool nightlife. You’ll be able to choose from 45 comfy hotels and inns to suit your taste and budget. New day spas and a variety of other services provide even more creature comforts.
Speaking of the arts, the City with Soul has always been a very literary town. Willie Morris, Margaret Walker Alexander, Richard Ford and other greats made their homes here over the years. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Jackson native Eudora Welty will be honored around the world during her centennial celebration in 2009, and there are special Jackson events and packages to delight and inspire visitors. Enjoy tours of her home and favorite places, concerts, plays, lectures and exhibitions.
Steeped in Southern culture, Jackson is home to a multitude of world-class painters, sculptors, dancers, actors, architects, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, and artisans of many disciplines. Shoppers and collectors find their work in galleries and charming shops and on a variety of city stages. And speaking of the City with Soul . . . don’t forget fine, home-grown gospel, blues, jazz and rock-n-roll found all around the town. Live music and year-round festivals enliven your senses and recharge your soul!
With the opening of the beautiful Jackson Convention Complex in January 2009, convention delegates will find themselves right in the heart of the arts and entertainment district. Downtown Jackson blooms with new and reborn historic hotels. New residential havens and trendy shops teem with young urbans proud of their city and eager to make sure you have a good time while you’re here. Like to eat? There’s fine cuisine from chic, Southern fusion to fresh gulf seafood to amazing soul food at every turn.
Changing seasons offer numerous fall and holiday events rich with tradition, surprising spring flings for shaking off winter’s chill, and laid-back summer celebrations for a detour off the fast lane. Let us show you how it’s done in the City with Soul!
Jackson’s a soulful kind of place for a weekend getaway, a group tour, a convention or a small business meeting. After visiting, you’ll fall in love with this city, too—heart and soul!
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