Elaine & Nicholas
Things To Do
Walker's Drive In
Nestled in the Fondren arts district of Jackson, Mississippi, Walker's Drive-In offers the culinary specialties of Chef Derek Emerson. The blue plate lunch special is a must!
Brent's Drugs
Brent's is Fondren's neighborhood diner and soda fountain since 1946.
Cathead Distillery
The first legal distillery in the state of Mississippi, Cathead was founded in 2010 by friends and blues fans, Austin Evans and Richard Patrick. Cathead Vodka is a crowd favorite!
Cups Espresso Cafe
Local coffee shop featuring beans that roasted in Mississippi. Not sure what to try? Get the blondie!
Elvie's
Elvie's, an all-day cafe, serves seasonal fare that highlights Southern farmers. They have a delightful brunch, dinner and tasting menu as well!
The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs
Cute speakeasy bar that is located in the back of Brent's Drugs (it used to to be the storeroom for the pharmacy back in the 1940s.) The Apothecary was named one of "The South's Best Bars" by Southern Living and “America's 50 Best Bars" by Esquire.
Eudora Welty House & Garden
You can visit the house where author Eudora Welty resided for nearly 80 years. The family’s house was built in 1925 and was declared a Mississippi Landmark in 2001.
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Explore the movement that changed the nation. Discover stories of Mississippians like Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer and Vernon Dahmer—as well as those who traveled many miles to stand beside them, come what may, in the name of equal rights for all
Mississippi Museum of Art
The Mississippi Museum of Art is a public museum in Jackson, Mississippi. It is the largest museum in Mississippi
Keifer's
Mediterranean fare served in a casual, BYOB taverna with murals, exposed beams & outdoor tables.
The Pig & Pint
BBQ plates with global influences & a lengthy craft beer list offered with a nice patio for a warm day.
Lemuria Book Store
One of Mississippi's favorite indie bookstores. You can grab a coffee from Broad Street Bakery downstairs and browse the selection of local authors
Campbell's Bakery
Cakes, cookies, brownies & other sweets made from scratch in a long-running bakery dating to 1962. Crowd favorite is their petit fours!
Highball Lanes
Highball Lanes in the historic Fondren neighborhood of Jackson, MS is home to 10 bowling lanes and a restaurant and bar.
Library Lounge
It is original library of the Fairview Mansion, built in 1908, has been transformed into a lounge, themed around celebrated Mississippi authors. It is a petite bar located within the Fairview Inn, where the wedding ceremony and reception are!
Fondren Public
Local watering hole with bocce ball courts, outdoor patio and wide range of beverage options.
Roadtripping from Memphis or Nashville?
Please reach out if you want roadtrip suggestions for places to see if you are traveling from nearby cities like Nashville, Memphis, NOLA, etc. Here are some NOLA recs here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z6_NGsMakfFDDbtwqEEQzXMG7RyHFkOYLG1-oQmxPZ8/edit?usp=sharing