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The ABCs of Downtown Jackson

12/7/2017

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by Amber Helsel
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Photo by Amber Helsel
​A rt Garden. It's one of the prettiest green spaces you will find in Jackson.
B usiness development. Downtown has seen a lot of it lately, including Innovate Mississippi moving here.

C apitol. Downtown Jackson is home to the state's third capitol building. Even if some bad things happen on the inside, it is pretty to look at if you ignore the homages to the Confederacy.

D owntown Jackson Partners. Say hello to one of their ambassadors when you see them riding on their Segways.
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E udora Welty statue. Take a trip down Capitol Street and pay homage to one of the state's most famed writers.

F arish Street. It's seen better days, but you can visit businesses such as Big Apple Inn, F Jones Corner and Johnny Tis Bistro & Blues there.

G overnoris Mansion. Even if you do not agree with Gov. Phil Bryant's politics, the Governor's Mansion is a beautiful sight.

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H al & Mal's. The restaurant/bar/music venue is a mainstay that supports many causes.

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I ron Horse Grill. It burned a few times, but it's back and hot. Check out the 'Mississippi Music Experience' museum upstairs. 

J ackson Free Press and BOOM Jackson. Downtown is our home. Watch for our staff members out and about and pitch us stories.

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K ing Edward Hotel. This is another Jackson legend brought back to life, and one of the most familiar landmarks on the city skyline.

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L andmark. This weird curved building downtown was once home to our Carnival-themed Best of Jackson party in 2015.

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M useums. We have a lot. The art museum reopened in November, and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Museum of Mississippi History are also opening in December.

N ightlife. Believe it or not, the area has a good nightlife scene. You just have to know where to look. Go down Capitol Street to places such as Cowboy's Saloon and the King Edward Hotel and toward Hal & Mal's, where you will find other places to hang out such as Lucky's and Martinis.

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O ld Capitol Museum. Go to the state's first capitol and learn about the rather difficult history that happened inside its walls.

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P arlor Market. Chef Derek Emerson bought the business earlier this year, and now he's changing the menu to Italian with southern flair.

Q uarters. The parking meters eat them like a cow consumes grass.

R oundabouts. Ever since the city redid Capitol Street, the U.K. has nothing on downtown.

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S tandard Life Building. It also got a facelift in the last 15 years, and it is also one of the most recognizable landmarks on the city skyline.

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T halia Mara Hall. Catch theater, music and the USA International Ballet Competition this summer.

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U nderground 119. It is back and singing the blues to sooth your soul.

V isit Jackson. They do a lot for the city, and they are located downtown. More at visitjackson.com.

W estin Hotel. Visit Estelle's for a glass of vino in the city's hot new hotel

X marks the spot for downtown: the next hot place to be in Jackson. Mark our words.

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Y outh Media Project. Teenagers create award-winning media in Capital Towers.

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Z oo. If you drive west on Capitol Street long enough, you'll find it. Go and support it.

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