Calendar RSS FeedEvery Wednesday May to October The Jackson Green Market Second Sundays, June-December Famous Pairs Film Series Every Friday Weekly Friday Night Fish Fry August 14-15 2010 10:00am - 5:00pm The 17th Annual AWARE Historic Home Tour August 14, 2010 1:00pm to 4:00pm Taste of Jackson August 14, 2010 6:00-9:00 pm Rock n’ Blues at Lone Oak Vineyard Estate August 17, 2010 7:00pm Jackson Civic Art Association Free Caricature Demonstration August 20, 2010 7:00 pm FAMILY ~ THE MUSICAL August 21, 2010 8:30am to 12:30pm Unity Church of Jackson’s First Annual Circulation Day August 21, 2010 7:00 pm FAMILY ~ THE MUSICAL August 22, 2010 3:00 pm FAMILY ~ THE MUSICAL August 24, 2010 6:30pm – 8:30pm Thinking of Walking Away From Your Mortgage? Think Twice
Tour Jackson
Jackson has the key attributes of any great tourist attraction. The historical background alone is enough to entice many tourists to flock to the city boundaries, attempting to see the birthplace of the Republican Party.
In addition to a historical background in politics, Jackson fosters numerous historical homes, art and architecture. Jackson can act as a time machine for anyone hoping to see how things used to be!
Jackson also has many self-guided tours that will get you acquainted with the city and show you the sights. Following are just a sample of some of the sights that you can see on any given day in Jackson.
Jackson Michigan’s Wine Trail
Jackson produces wonderful wine from the beautiful, fertile farmland that makes up the area. Take our vineyard tour to find out just how spectacular these wines can be!
Take the Jackson, MI Wine Tour »Foliage Tour
In the fall, Jackson turns many beautiful shades of colors—from green and yellow to orange and red, and every color in between—all because of the dense trees in and throughout the area. Take a scenic drive and see the splendor of nature during this changing season.
Take the Jackson, MI Foliage Tour »Historical Home & Buildings Tour
Jackson contains historical homes & buildings across the city and area. View the architecture and history in this tour.
Take the Historical Home & Buildings Tour »Michigan’s First State Prison Guided Tour
The largest walled prison on the planet (1839-1935) is now Armory Arts Village. Tour includes history, tales of convicts, tunnels, solitary cells, apartment once 34 cells,
art and artists.