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Jackson State University - - What To Do And See

 

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See the beautiful Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle on N West Street. The first and second structure of the Cathedral suffered a fire, and the current Cathedral was begun in 1897, being dedicated 3 years later.

 

Explore the site of Jackson Mynelle Gardens which can be found on Clinton Boulevard, described by previous visitors as 7 beautiful acres of quiet countryside with gardens, pathways, reflecting ponds and pools. The city of Jackson acquired these ultimate-home-garden grounds, which belonged to Mynelle Westbrook Hayward, in 1973, serving today as a facility used for various occasions, including weddings and corporate meetings.

 

Taste a bit of the local history by visiting the Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History located on South State Street, a beautiful museum which reveals the history of Mississippi from dawn of time to modern day, offering exhibits of Native American history items, including colonial times and the Civil War, as well as many other interesting and informative, historical exhibits.

 

Sports & outdoor events

The Annual Sweetness 5 k Run / Walk Fight against Obesity scheduled on April 3, in 2010, is provided by the Jackson State University's Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center, and it is growing in both popularity and size, each year, attracting more people, every time it takes place.

 

The goal of the event is to inform people about the risks of obesity, as well as about the advantages of having an active life, inviting people of all ages, who are interested in improving their way of life, to participate at either the 5 k run/walk or in the 1-mile fun run.

 

Festivals

Perhaps the most popular annual celebration which happens in Jackson is the Annual Sante South Wine Festival, scheduled on April 24, in 2010, featuring dozens of fine wines, gathered from all over the world, as well as the best in-state restaurant fares.

 

In addition to the free samplings of delicious food and exquisite wines, the event also offers visitors live music and lots of fun. If your honeymoon vacation features Jackson as one of the stops on your list, be sure not to miss this great, popular Jackson annual event, which can turn into a beautiful romantic experience.

 

Nightlife

There are plenty of `nightly` choices for you to choose from, which will turn your stay or vacation in Jackson into a real treat. Whatever your preferences are, regardless if you're on a business trip alone, or just on a fun-seek vacation with your friends, here, in Jackson, you will find all the ingredients you need to turn your night out into a memorable one.

 

The list of popular nightspots in Jackson contains everything from bars and pubs, to restaurants and great clubs, and among the most popular, party-lovers have placed Bill's Greek Tavern, located downtown Jackson, Club Total, also located downtown, on North Gallatin Street, Fenian's Pub, on E Fortification Street, and Fire Club, on Commerce Street, which according to previous visitors `clearly leads the pack of nightclubs in Jackson`.

 

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