As a thriving city of 425,000, Jackson offers the conveniences of a major metropolitan center with the warmth and hospitality of a traditional Southern town. It is also the capital and most populous city in Mississippi.

Named in 2004 as one of America's most livable mid-size cities, Jackson boasts a wide array of cultural and leisure activities. Restaurants, shopping, museums, ballet, theater, the symphony, the blues, sporting events — you'll find a variety of options at every turn. Abundant woodlands, rivers and lakes in the surrounding area make for a sportsman's dream. Jackson is also home to the Southeast's most technologically advanced conference center, drawing a broad range of noteworthy events here each year.

Known as "A City With Soul," Jackson embodies a spirit of community. From the quaint Belhaven, Fondren and Broadmoor residential districts, to the family-friendly neighborhoods that dot the city, Jackson residents prove that Southern hospitality is not a myth — it's a way of life. For more information on all that Jackson has to offer, check the official website of the tourist and convention board.

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