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From delectable soul food classics - some of them James Beard Award-winning - to innovative Southern fusion, don't sleep on the City With Soul's culinary scene.

Downtown Jackson offers diverse dining options such as Hal & Mal’s for comfort food and live music, Mayflower Cafe for Greek-inspired seafood, The Iron Horse Grill for grilled meats, and Sugar’s Place for breakfast and fried chicken. 

LeFleur East features Crazy Cat Eat Up (Southern), Bonsai Japanese Steakhouse, Hickory Pit (barbecue), Thai Time and Sushi, Sal & Mookie's (pizza and ice cream), and Eudora's Mississippi Brasserie. Highland Village has APLOS (Mediterranean), Tuk Tuk Boom (Thai), BRAVO! (Italian), La Cour Kitchen and Bar (French-American), and Char (Southern and steaks). 

Belhaven offers Lou’s Full Serv (Southern, French, Creole), Urban Foxes (pie shop), Elvie’s Restaurant (European bistro), Pulito Osteria (Italian), Library Lounge (cocktails), and Keifer’s on Poplar (Mediterranean). 

Fondren is known for diverse eateries like Aladdin Mediterranean Grill, Amerigo Fondren (Italian), Basil's Southern deli, The Bean coffee shop, Brent's Drugs diner, Campbell's Bakery, Cups coffee shop, The Pig & Pint BBQ, The Station JXN pizzeria, and Walker’s Drive-In.

Where to Drink and Dine

From the illustrious heritage of Medgar Evers to the compelling modern Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, this is where the movement's history comes alive. 

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum highlights the Mississippi Civil Rights movement and its impact. 

The Smith Robertson Museum, once the first public school for African American students, now houses artifacts. 

The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, part of the Mississippi Freedom Trail, commemorates Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers. 

The Margaret Walker Center preserves African-American history through exhibits. 

Tougaloo College, known as “The Cradle of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi,” features Woodworth Chapel. 

The Farish Street Historic District offers rich African-American heritage, historic sites like the Alamo Theater, and notable eateries. 

Other significant sites include historic churches such as Christ Temple Church of Christ Holiness and Farish Street Baptist Church.

Civil Rights & History

Your clients can explore the City With Soul's vibrant public art installations, delve into the captivating collections of its museums, and be entranced by the mesmerizing performances in its theaters.

Public art: Plain walls in Jackson have become canvases for local artists, leading to a flourishing public art and mural scene. Notable works include Reshonda Perryman's "JXN Icons," Scott Allen's "Welcome to Jackson," and Gavin Bird's mural on the Museum Trail.

Museums: The Mississippi Museum of Art houses over 4,000 works, focusing on Mississippian artists and heritage. It features the permanent collection "New Symphony of Time" and rotating exhibitions. The outdoor Art Garden includes a splash pad for children.

Galleries: Jackson boasts numerous galleries showcasing and selling art. In Fondren, notable galleries include Brown's Fine Art and Framing, Richard McKey's Fondren Art Gallery, and The Cedars, which hosts shows by the Fondren Renaissance Foundation. Other galleries in the city include View Gallery in LeFleur East, AND Gallery in Midtown, The Terrace Gallery in Belhaven, Offbeat in downtown, Gallery 1 at Jackson State, and Afrikan Art Gallery on Farish Street.

Visual performing arts: Founded in 1965, New Stage Theatre presents acclaimed contemporary works, classic dramas, comedies, musicals, and children's theater. The Eudora Welty New Play Series, started in 1984, features innovative drama inspired by the state's literary history, fostering collaboration between playwrights and performing artists.

Other creative pursuits: Wolfe Studio, founded in 1946 by Karl and Mildred Nungester Wolfe, is known for its fine art, ceramics, and a picturesque location. Pearl River Glass Studio, established over 45 years ago, specializes in stained glass and offers tours of its 10,000-square-foot facility to showcase its artistry.

An Artful Itinerary in the City With Soul

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