Jackson Truly is a Cool City

The City of Jackson offers the amenities of an urban area, but still embraces a small-town aura. A family-friendly city, Jackson was the birth place for the Republican Party. With a location at the crossroads of I-94 and US-127, Jackson provides residents and visitors with easy access to shopping, restaurants, outdoor activities and more.

Having 23 public golf courses in the county makes Jackson a great place to get away on the back nine. We boast of high quality courses, like The Grande Golf Club. Other premiere courses include the Cascades Golf Course, nestled right on the edge of town. If you're interested in getting in a game of golf during the festival, be sure to visit the listing of golf courses in Jackson on the Convention and Tourist Bureau website. This site includes a form that will allow you to schedule your own golf package online, before you come to town.

Jackson boasts a plethora of restaurants, from Mexican to steak. There’s something for all different types of diets, and everyone in your family will enjoy the pleasant atmosphere and unique dining experience at one of many Jackson restaurants.

Restaurants located downtown include Bella Notte Ristorante, specializing in Italian cuisine, and Daryl’s Downtown which features seafood, creative entrees and delicious desserts. Also located downtown is the award-winning Crazy Cowboy.

If you’re looking for a Jackson dining tradition, Gilbert’s and Azalea both offer fine food and outstanding service.

Lodging accommodations can be found off the highway, near the track or near downtown. These lodging places range from full service hotels to a comfy bed and breakfast. Both the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Jackson Magazine provide a detailed list of lodging in the area as well, with the CVB's site indicating some of the popular features of the hotels.

Countless events and festivities occur in Jackson year-round, including the Hot Air Jubilee, Civil War Muster, Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Mini Grand Prix and more. The Convention and Tourist Bureau has a long list of events that will be happening in Jackson in the coming months. To see what's happening right now, check out some of our local media. The Jackson Citizen Patriot covers the news and events of the area as well as the local radio stations WKHM (105.3) and WIBM (1450 AM), home to not only local news, but also sports such as NASCAR. Check out Jackson's JTV-17 for news and information about the Jackson Community, complete with local personalities. Other television stations in the Jackson area include Fox 47, WLNS and WLAJ.