Calendar RSS FeedJuly 3, 2009Independence Day Celebration Cascade Falls FireworksJuly 3, 2009Giant FireworksSaturday, July 4, 2009Founder’s Festival Picnic & BBQ Cook-OffJuly 4, 2009Cafe @ the Creek Summer SeriesJuly 6th - 10th, 13th - 17th, and 20th - 24thSummer Day CampJuly 7 & 8, 2009Camp 9-1-1July 8, 2009Jackson Artist, the July 11-12, 2009Michigan Aerobatic ChampionshipJuly 11, 2009Christmas in July for Our TroopsJuly 14-August 2Michigan Shakespeare FestivalJuly 15, 2009Jackson Artist July 17, 18 & 19Hot Air JubileeJuly 22, 2009Christmas in JulySaturday, July 25, 2009PICNIC in the Land of NODJuly 25-26, 2009St. Joseph Parish Heritage Festival
Welcome to Jackson, Michigan!
Jackson is one of Michigan's best-kept secrets. Jackson strikes just the right balance between downtown excitement, rich history, natural beauty, culture and outdoor fun. Downtown Jackson holds everything from cultural activities to tempting restaurants, yet it remains charming, welcoming and walkable. Once you discover Jackson, you'll want to share the fun with your family, your friends and everyone you know.
You'll find great family fun at a great value in Jackson. We have festivals and celebrations throughout the year, with something for everyone. Our cultural activities abound, from symphony concerts to Broadway shows to an annual Shakespeare Festival.
A captivating history and heritage characterizes both Jackson and the surrounding communities. Jackson was instrumental in the Underground Railroad and the Civil War, and was the birthplace of the Republican Party. The city of Jackson and the appealing towns of Jackson County invite you to experience the many historic sites and tour some of the oldest homes in Michigan.
Jackson County is truly the Crossroads of Michigan, easily accessible from Interstate 94, US 127, Highway 50, Highway 106 and Highway 60. But Jackson, Michigan is much more than just an easy stop-over for travelers.
Experience the outdoors in Jackson, MI
Outdoor activities are a favorite of Jackson natives and visitors alike. Jackson is the perfect location to hunt, fish and hike. There are hundreds of lakes, 36 city parks, 16 county parks and large tracts of state land to use for recreation. Cascades Park covers hundreds of acres just minutes away from downtown Jackson, and boasts the incredible Cascade Falls. In Jackson County, you'll encounter wildlife sanctuaries, nature centers and state recreation and wildlife management areas.
Jackson County is a bird lover's paradise, with year-round opportunities for viewing many species of native and migratory birds.
Golf in Jackson, Michigan
Golf is one of Jackson's prime recreational assets. Jackson has one of the highest concentrations of golf courses in the nation, and was rated as one of the best golf values by Golf Digest.
The wines of Southeast Michigan
You've probably already heard of the wines of Northwest Michigan, but how about the wines of Southeast Michigan? Jackson is ringed with a number of wineries and vineyards, and you'll enjoy a warm welcome and free tastings at each one you visit.
Lights, camera, action!
Movie producers and stars are finding that Jackson is also the perfect place to shoot a movie! The stars lit up downtown Jackson in 2009, and our community looks forward to welcoming many other movie crews in the future. Michigan's tax credit for movies produced in-state is paving the way for Jackson's leading role.
Enjoy your visit to Jackson, Michigan!