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Jackson Mississippi
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.
Information & Facts
Climate
The weather in Jackson is warm and humid in summer, and mild in
winter, temperatures never extreme at either end of the scale.
Rainfall is fairly high, and can occur at any time of year. In the
late summer and autumn Jackson is sometimes in the path of
hurricanes moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. Tornadoes are also
a threat between February and May.
Getting Around
Hiring a car is perhaps the best way to get around in Jackson as
many of the attractions lie outside the city, though taxis are
readily available. The public transport system is limited and
although JATRAN provides a fixed route service, schedules are hard
to find and fares aren't obviously listed.
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.