Things To Do
Saltine Restaurant
One of our favorite Jackson restaurants! Home to the best burger in Jackson (according to us)
The Pig & Pint
If you're looking for some classic Southern barbecue, this is your place!
Aplos Simple Mediterranean
An excellent choice for a simple lunch or dinner. Located in Highland Village Shopping Center (another great option for shopping!), enjoy a great meal and do some window shopping
Sal & Mookie's New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint - Jackson
A great family-friendly pizza place! Our go-to order is a Park Avenue with Italian Sausage
Keifer's
You can't leave Jackson without trying Keifer's. Be sure to grab some of their feta dressing while you're there!
The Beagle Bagel Cafe
Katie's order: Sourdough Bagel with Garlic & Herb Cream Cheese Jacob's order: Everything Bagel with Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese
Elvie's
A James Beard-nominated restaurant with an emphasis on local farms and flavors, this is our favorite brunch spot in the area!
Zundo Ramen Bar
Even if it'll be a hot Mississippi summer when we get married, Zundo Ramen Bar is always in season
Shaggy's on the Rez
Enjoy a drink and some seafood on the Reservoir in this laid-back and casual resataurant
Fertile Ground Beer Co.
This is where we had our first date and where we got engaged! Needless to say, we're big fans of this place. Check out Poppy's Pies while you're there!
Library Lounge
Located in the historic Belhaven area, the Library Lounge is a literary-themed bar inside of the Fairview Inn with drinks paying homage to some of Mississippi's most acclaimed writers.
The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs
After enjoying a classic diner meal at Brent's Drugs, head to the back where you'll find the Apothecary, a speakeasy with fun and unique cocktails
Good Bar
Located in the Belhaven Town Center next to Elvie's and across from Fertile Ground, Good Bar is a great spot for craft cocktails, mocktails, or a light snack!
Two Mississippi Museums
Mississippi Museum of Art
Lemuria Book Store
The best little bookstore in the world! This is a great spot to find a new book, learn about local authors, or peruse the stacks of books. As two book lovers, we could spend hours here.
Renaissance at Colony Park
The End of All Music
Jacob's favorite store in the area that has supplied 99% of his music collection.
Eudora Welty House & Garden
