Things to Do

Every season offers visitors to Jackson a jackpot of intriguing ways to partake in favorite hobbies, spend time with friends, or discover a new passion. Lovers of the natural world will delight in our excellent birding opportunities and many options for outdoor recreation. Urban – or rural – explorers have a variety of tours and itineraries to choose from, spanning from visiting art galleries to touring Michigan’s first state prison. Shopaholics won’t be disappointed, and visitors of every walk of life will find an exciting attraction they won’t want to miss.

Festivals

Throughout the year, community members and visitors gather in Jackson to celebrate. Stirring music, thrilling sports, enriching culture, fabulous food … Jackson’s huge variety of festivals and celebrations... » Read more on Festivals

Attractions

From museums featuring local art and history, to the natural settings that abound in the area, Jackson County has something for everyone. Below are just a few of the attractions... » Read more on Attractions

Tours and Itineraries

Jackson is home to many key attractions amazing enough to entice tourists from all over the world. Jackson is not only the birthplace of the Republican Party, it also features... » Read more on Tours and Itineraries

Outdoor Recreation

Jackson County is home to rolling farmlands and numerous lakes, streams and marshes. The varying terrain makes for picturesque scenery, wildlife habitat and fertile growing conditions. It also makes for... » Read more on Outdoor Recreation

Birding

With hundreds of native and migratory bird species flocking to our forests, fields, marshes and lakes, Jackson County is a bird lover’s paradise. The county provides a variety... » Read more on Birding

Shopping

In Jackson, we love to shop. Our community features hundreds of family-owned businesses, as well as large and familiar national chains. Downtown Jackson offers boutiques and specialty stores, or, shoppers... » Read more on Shopping