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Out and About in Jackson

Because it's such an affordable city, there are plenty of cheap hotels in Jackson that are right in the middle of the action, and staying downtown will ensure you see everything this town has to offer. First, check out the Mississippi Museum of Art to see both contemporary and older works. It's located just blocks from Jackson State University. Just north of downtown is the Greater Bellhaven area, where you'll find the Eudora Welty House, as well as many affordable Jackson hotels. Fans of the Southern novelist can tour the grounds, visiting the home and garden where Welty lived and wrote for nearly 80 years.

Eating and Drinking

After enjoying a few of Jackson's cultural highlights, chances are you'll be famished. There are plenty of culinary delights to be enjoyed, many just steps from various hotels in Jackson. The area just north of Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, especially along North State Street, has a high concentration of restaurants serving all types of cuisines, including Italian, Mediterranean, and of course, barbecue. For fans of lighter fare, there's no shortage of baked goods to be enjoyed in the Fondren North area along I-55, where cafes, bakeries, and bagel spots abound.

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