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THE "CITY WITH SOUL" OFFERS ATTENDEES TOP LEVEL HOSPITALITY WITH A MUSICAL TOUCH BY REGGIE MURPHY Boundless opportunities for success await your Jackson meeting, conference, or convention. With a diversity of Jackson Mississippi meeting facilities, planners like you can easily choose a fan- tastic destination and theme for your event. Jackson is more than just work. Savor mouthwatering cuisine in some of the city's 300 restaurants. Experience dynamic culture at the fascinating muse- ums … devoted to the city's visual arts, history and heritage, and sports. And with a variety of year-round events, there's always something fun and festive going on. At the end of the day, you and your attendees can sleep blissfully in some of J a c k s o n ' s 4,500 hotel r o o m s . E x p e r i e n c e Jackson, the City with Soul, and the ideal place to catch the blues and chase them away! Discover the Jackson Convention Complex, the centerpiece of the Jackson convention district. Host an amazing Jackson, Mississippi convention with world-class amenities. The facility is fully equipped for meetings of all sizes – 330,000 sq. ft. of meeting and confer- ence space, a 382-seat, state-of-the-art theater as well as the latest technology and audiovisual capabilities. Located at the Mississippi Fairgrounds Complex at High and Pearl Streets, The Mississippi Coliseum is another venue meeting planners can look into for a con- vention or presentation. This modern facility is strategically located and readily accessible from all major thoroughfares. It is ideally suited for any event, featuring 6,500 permanent seats, 2,650 temporary seats as well as the arena floor, which is comprised of a 25,449 sq. ft. stage. If you are considering bringing your meeting or conference to Jackson, be sure to reach out to President/CEO Wanda Collier-Wilson and her team at the Jackson CVB. They will provide you with all the support you need to make your event in Jackson a success. Conference attendees and leisure travelers should both revive their senses and awaken a new thirst for adven- ture when visiting Jackson. There's no shortage of fun, family-friend- ly things to do in the City with Soul. Celebrate the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center. Close your eyes and hear the cheers of the crowd at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Take the kids to see the enchanting animals at the Jackson Zoological Park. Learn about the wonders of nature at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. See a memorable per- formance by the world-class Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, or grab a drink and a bite to eat at an authentic blues "juke joint." The diverse Jackson tourism sights will send conference attendees into a blissful sensory overload. The 125-acre area Farish Street Historic District, late nineteenth century grid patterned neighborhood is the largest and only primarily residential dis- trict in Jackson spanning more than 100 years. The District is made up of resi- dences and diversified businesses and was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The Farish Street District is a com- pendium of vernacular architectural exam- ples representing craftsmanship skills of numerous African-American building con- tractors. Walking tours will reveal a vari- ety of styles, which include antebellum, Creole, Queen Anne, shotgun and bunga- low cottages in addition to business structures which represent the early 20th century. Jackson International Airport is the commercial airport serving Jackson. Airlines serving Jackson are American Eagle, Continental, Delta, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines and US Airways Express. B M & T ••• March/April 2016 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 50 AREA GUIDES • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Jackson Marriott-Downtown 303 Hilton Jackson Hotel & Convention Center 265 Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/ Downtown 186 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau Total Exhibit Space 330,000 sq. ft. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Jackson Convention Complex (800) 354-7695 www.visitjackson.com Jackson African-American Chamber of Commerce – (731) 424-2030 J A C K S O N WANDA COLLIER-WILSON Jackson Conventon Center Complex Credit: Jackson CVB