The city also houses great museums and historic sites like the Greenwood Cemetery, King Edward Hotel, Mississippi Museum of Art, and the Eudora Welty House Museum along with The City of Jackson Fire Museum, Manship House Museum and so much more. Parks you will find here include Grove Park, Battlefield Park, Sykes Park, Smith Park, and Parham Bridges Park.

With all the attractions in Jackson City, vacationers and business travelers will find it easy to find good hotels and resorts, especially in its downtown area. Here are some of the downtown hotels in Jackson, Mississippi:

Americas Best Inn Jackson
Americas Best Inn Jackson is located at 5411 Interstate 55 North Jackson, MS 39206. It is a short 13 miles to the Jackson-Evers International Airport. Check in time is at 1PM while check out time is at 11AM. Young adults under the age of 21 should be accompanied by an adult. An ID and credit card is required upon check in.

The hotel has a total of 103 guest rooms with Cable TV and coffee makers. Accommodations include King Suites with 1 King-sized bed; Whirlpool King Suites with 1 King-sized bed and jetted tubs; and Deluxe double Suites with 2 double beds. All rooms are guaranteed with complimentary local calls. This is apart from the hotel’s indoor pool, fitness center and hot tub.

Best Western Executive Inn
Best Western Executive Inn is located at 725 Larson Street Jackson, MS 39202. This 2-star deluxe hotel was renovated last 2006. Its location puts it near the Mississippi Museum of Art, Mississippi State Capitol, and the Jackson Zoological Park, and the Alamo Theater, Chimneyville Crafts Gallery, Mississippi sports Hall and the Mississippi State Coliseum among others.

Check in time at the hotel is at 1:30PM while check out time is at 11AM. A valid ID and credit card is required during check in. Hence, each room in this hotel is exquisitely furnished and tastefully appointed. Rooms are equipped with microwave ovens, cable TV, data ports, refrigerators and coffee makers.

The hotel also has a business center with photocopy and fax services, a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Aside from complimentary newspapers and continental breakfast, they also provide free wireless Internet access and local calls.

Hotel accommodations include the Standard 2 Queen having 2 double beds, cherry-wood furnishings, dual-line phones, 25-inch TVs with Cable, refrigerators, microwave ovens, tea/coffee makers, iron with ironing boards, hair dryers and air conditioners; Standard rooms having 1 king bed, separate sitting areas with 1 sofa bed and the other standard amenities.

Clarion Hotel Jackson
Clarion Hotel Jackson is situated at 5075 Interstate Highway 55 North Jackson MS 39206. This 2-star hotel is close to attractions and establishments like the Highland Village, Northpark Mall and the Chimneyville Crafts. Check in time is at 3PM while check out time is at 12NN. The minimum age requirement for check in is 21 years old. A valid ID and credit is also required.

The hotel has a total of 222 guest rooms in its 6 floors with interior corridors. The hotel also has a seasonal outdoor pool, Fitness Center and a 24hr front desk. Accommodations include their 2 Double Bed Rooms and Standard King Rooms. Guests can choose between smoking and non-smoking units equipped with Cable TVs, video game consoles, and coffee makers and multi-phones with voice mail, hair dryers, iron and free wireless Internet access.

This is an ideal way to learn more about American history. However, a Mississippi river cruise is not just restricted to learning about American history; you also can enjoy local music and regional cuisine.

The cruise is usually hosted on a paddle-wheeled steam boat, which will usually have a Victorian décor. The staff on the boats are extremely friendly, and customer service is rather good.

There are many cruise companies offering the Mississippi river cruise and each package is of different duration. There are cruise package ranging from 3 days to 12 days, depending on how much time you want to spend enjoying yourself. You can even select an hour long cruise if you do not want to spend too much time on a boat.

The pace of the cruise is not fast like ocean cruise vessels. Usually the boats travel at six miles per hour giving passengers enough time to absorb the surrounding beauty.

Many cruise companies have special cruises for special days like Valentine’s Day cruise or Christmas cruise. These cruises are more expensive than normal cruises and the passengers are treated to exciting display of fireworks during the course of the cruise.

The length of the cruise will depend on the number of ports of call. Since the entire river system has over 50 rivers and tributaries, you can be sure that you will have ample opportunity to explore and learn more about the American Midwest.

Although you can go for a Mississippi river cruise any time of the year, in winter the northern routes are not available. If you are sensitive to heat and humidity, you should avoid going for the cruise in summer when the river basin is warm. Make sure you book your cruise well in advance as each boat takes less than 500 passengers per trip. In order to save money, you avoid add-ons and eat on land rather than the boat.

Evidence of Mississippi’s rich history can be found throughout the state. Visitors who love to tour historic homes have the opportunity to take the Search for the Gold Architectural Driving Tour upon which can be viewed more than 50 historic homes, or visit one of the many other historic homes throughout the rest of the state. Guests to the state of Mississippi also have the opportunity to tour a Greek Revival mansion dating back to 1850, the Army Regional Museum, or visit the Historic Hancock County Courthouse. At the Biloxi City Cemetery visitors have a chance to view tombstones dating back to the 1800’s, and the Biloxi Lighthouse is always a treat for the history buff. There is definitely no shortage of historical places in the beautiful state of Mississippi.

For those vacationers that enjoy being outside there is plenty to do as well. Many visitors come here every year specifically to enjoy the beautiful and diverse scenery throughout the state. Visitors here can enjoy horseback riding on 70 acres of magnificent land at the Green Woods Stables, sail into the sunset on one of the states many charter boats, have some fun in the sun at the Shiloh Splash Park water park, or camp at one of the states many individual and unique campgrounds. And don’t forget that Mississippi also offers world class fishing and golf as well. Whatever your style is, whatever activities you enjoy outdoors, you’ll be sure to find it in Mississippi.

Mississippi has some of the richest culture to offer visitors who seek out just that. In Canton those that come to the state will have a chance to get a taste for that rich culture at the Multicultural Center and Museum where visitor cal learn about everything from music to education to slavery. In Choctaw visitors have the opportunity to explore the Choctaw Indians at the Choctaw museum, or in Clarksdale visitors can enjoy the good old southern blues at the Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art shop or the Delta Blues Museum. The state also holds a number of culture rich festivals and shows throughout the year and is home to many spectacular art museums in different areas all over the state.

The state of Mississippi has no shortage of culture rich activities that the whole family can enjoy or even just the couple on a romantic getaway.The state is diverse and exciting, exactly the traits that have so many coming back again and again. Mississippi State is also the only state to have the most amazing and highly dense forests. More then half of the entire area of Mississippi is covered with forests. Thus, there is a lot of adventure and excitement, which one can find on the tour to the entire state of Mississippi. As a study tour it would be a great experience for a student.

A change in the route of the Mississippi River was caused by earthquakes next to the fault zone of New Madrid which sits at the center of St. Louis and Memphis. The three major earthquakes which happened during the year 1811 and 1812 have caused the temporary reversal of the river. The Reverie settlement located in Tennessee was stopped from the Tipton County and was diverted to the area of the Arkansas River. The earthquakes have also led to the formation of the Reelfoot Lake.

Later on, the lower part of the Mississippi River have naturally diverted to its ending path to the entrance of the Gulf of Mexico. This phenomenon occurred because river’s channel was blocked with deposits of mud. The water level rose as a result.

In addition, Mississippi River is combined with other rivers which serve as tributaries. These rivers include St. Croix River, Minnesota River, Wisconsin River, Iowa River, Skunk River, Des Moines River and the Illinois River. The river also has sub-tributaries, namely the Platte River and the Tennessee River.

The Mississippi River is a historical site and one of America’s most valued parts of its natural possessions. It is also a sanctuary to over 320 types of birds. The river is also an integral part of the surrounding communities contributing to the economy and environmental aspect. It has been an inspiration in the creation of a cultural heritage.

The Mississippi River has also been a subject in many cultural, music and arts. Novels have been written, songs have been composed pertaining to the wonders of this river.

The river is presently one of the tourist attractions in the U.S. It is a famous place for water skiing. Historically, the sport of water skiing was discovered in this river by Ralph Samuelson during 1922. It was also in Mississippi River that the first ski jump was held in 1925.

The Mississippi River boasts of its seven National Parks which attract a lot of local and foreign tourists every year. The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area was organized in order to protect and preserve the environment of the river.

There are other organizations established who join forces in protecting the river. All joining this worthy cause are Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, Effigy Mounds National Monument, Natchez National Historical Park, Vicksburg National Military Park and the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

There are a lot of cruise lines which offers great travel packages for tourists to have an opportunity to witness the magnificent wonder of this historical river. Tourist can enjoy visiting the ten states, all parts of the Mississippi River. Hotels and restaurants are abundant to cater to the needs of the travelers.

The Mississippi River is not just an ordinary river. It is a historical heritage and serves a vital role in the existence of the habitats in its surrounding lands.

Mississippi has major towns which include Batesville, Greenville and Marks, Yazoo city (also known as the Gateway to the Delta), Clarkdale and Cleveland, among others. This is a great site for a romantic getaway for lovers, and also for picnickers and holiday makers in general. The area is associated with the origins of numerous famous songs and music which include cool jazz, rock and roll and of course blues which were borne out of life struggles that characterised the early black sharecroppers and peasant farmers.

Mississippi delata festivals include a world catfish fishing festival, a delta air balloon festival, an October festival, Mississippi delta blues and heritage festival  and the spring time sun, which is as yellow as a daffodil floating on a blue sea. Wonderful things to behold by passengers on typical Mississippi delta cruises.

Cheap cruises are available on the Mississippi Delta. A lot can be saved on the original brochure fee. Cheap cruises are often packaged by major cruise lines  and can become very special occasions for festivals for families, lovers, celebrities, first timers, children and so on.

On a Mississippi Delata cruise, there will be absolutely no dull moment for you thanks to the local music, nice cuisine with homemade meals from internationally recognised chefs for those who love food and to entertainment from gaming venues that meet world class standards.

Many of the major cruise lines operating cheap cruises are open to passengers who want to book advance reservations for a ride in order to be able to secure a place. On Mississippi delta cruises passengers on board are often treated with well narrated introductions giving a historical view of the waterfronts, music on the return cruise and catered brunch, lunch, dinner and dance.