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Travel Destination Guide - Jackson
Jackson (Mississippi, USA) 
Jackson Information
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Although it is Mississippi's largest city, and the state capital, Jackson has a slow pace with a distinctly southern lifestyle, and its population of about 400,000 is spread over a large geographic area, making it seem smaller than it is. The main landmark in the city is the old Mississippi State Capitol building in the very centre of the downtown area, modelled on the US Capitol in Washington and adding an impressive dimension to the city skyline.
Jackson meanders along the banks of the winding Pearl River, having been founded in 1821 as a trading post and incorporated into the United States in 1833 for the deliberate purpose of being the state capital. It is an exceedingly well-ordered city thanks to thoughtful town planning, but because it is spread out, exploring its distinct neighbourhoods is best done by car.
Downtown are the cultural centres, historic buildings and museums, but visitors need to travel to areas like Ridgeland, a few miles out, to find good shopping, eating, lodging and nightlife opportunities. The neighbourhood of Mid North has some great recreational areas, like Le Fleur's Bluff State Park, while to the west of Downtown is the significant Farish Street Historical District, a centre of black culture, politics, religion and business.
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Jackson, Mississippi is noted for Pearl River, Puppet Wonderland, the Mississippi Opera, The Park, Hill-Holly Building and Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Tourists frequent Alamo Theater, the Mississippi Governors Mansion, Oaks House Museum, Ballet Magnificat, Medgar Evers Home Museum and the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Most tour the Mississippi State Capitol, the City of Jackson Fire Museum, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum in addition to the Manship House Museum.
Other Jackson hot spots are the International Museum of Muslim Cultures, Mistletoe Marketplace, Jackson Zoological Park and Mynelle Gardens.
Others preference the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the R.C. Davis Planetarium, the War Memorial Building and the Agriculture & Forestry Museum.
Golfers attend Sonny Gut Municipal Golf Course, LeFleur's Bluff Golf Course, Patrick Farms Golf Course, Brookwood Country Club, Live Oaks Golf Club and Grove Park Golf Course.
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Population: 295.734.100
Languages: English 82%, Spanish 11% (2000)
Currency: US dollar
Currency code: USD
Local Times:
U.S.A. - District of Columbia - Washington DC
U.S.A. - Florida - Orlando
U.S.A. - California - San Francisco
U.S.A. - New York - New York
U.S.A. - Nevada - Las Vegas
Country Dialling Code: +1
Voltage: 120V 60Hz
Electrical plugs:
 
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The USA is home to several of the world's most exciting cities, some truly mind-blowing landscapes, a strong sense of regionalism, a trenchant mythology, more history than the country gives itself credit for and, arguably, some of the most approachable natives in the world.
America was 'discovered' by Columbus in 1492 and for 500 years people have travelled here seeking a better life in the 'land of opportunity'. The land was fought over by colonial powers for centuries and finally won its independence from Britain in 1783. Despite the near annihilation of the Native American population, one of the bloodiest civil wars the world had seen, and racism (Native Americans were not granted citizenship until 1924 and racial segregation was the norm until as late as the 1950s), the American people have succeeded in forging one of the worlds most united, democratic and tolerant nations, a fascinating melting-pot of cultures, and the undisputed military and economic heavyweight of the world.
The country is made up of 48 contiguous states of the continental USA, plus the huge state of Alaska, northwest of Canada, and the volcanic islands of Hawaii, 2,000 miles (3,219km) out into the Pacific. There are also the US territories, which include Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Midway Islands and US Virgin Islands. Tourism is focused mainly in the great cities such as New York and Washington, as well as sunshine states such as Florida, California and Hawaii. However the mind-blowing landscapes, found in the wealth of magnificent National Parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Adirondacks, as well as spectacular sights like the Grand Canyon and the Rocky Mountains, are what make the USA so unique. With all this on their doorstep, it's easy to understand why most Americans have never bothered getting a passport. |
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