JACKSON, MS--(Marketwired - Apr 10, 2013) - Finding a vacation destination that everyone in the family can agree on is a challenge, but at the Jackson Marriott, guests are within easy reach of Jackson, Mississippi's top tourist attractions , which offer something for everybody.
Sports fans staying at this downtown Jackson hotel are less than six miles from Trustmark Park, home to the Mississippi Braves, the AA team of the MLB's Atlanta Braves. The season kicks off on April 4 th in their home opener against the Mobile Baybears. Home games that take place on Friday nights feature fireworks. Tickets start as low as $6, making this a fun -- and affordable -- way to spend some time with the family.
Kids love animals, and this Ridgeland, MS hotel is also near the Jackson Zoo, home to 776 animals and 120 different species. Fall in love with the friendly orangutans, marvel at the majestic tigers, take a spin on the wooden carousel or catch a ride on the replica steam engine.
Guests of these Jackson, MS suites are also less than 6 miles from the Mississippi Children's Museum. Both fun and educational, the state's only children's museum features five galleries: Exploring Mississippi, Wild About Reading, Healthy Fun, Express Yourself and World at Work. Each of the galleries is focused on a different theme, from literacy and health to state heritage and the arts.
After a full day of family fun, parents can enjoy a little adults-only entertainment, too. Spend some time in the state-of-the-art fitness center or in the outdoor pool. Or, sit down for a quiet meal of contemporary American cuisine and regional specialties at the Bistro Restaurant. Those staying in a concierge-level suite can enjoy early evening hors d'oeuvres and late-evening pastries in the private lounge.
About the Jackson Marriott
In 2010, the Jackson Marriott was voted the city's top hotel, and it's been maintaining all that earned it the prestigious title ever since. Centrally located in the heart of downtown's business and government district, this elegant hotel offers spacious accommodations, state-of-the-art facilities and attentive service, making it a top choice for both business and leisure travel. Guest rooms offer breathtaking city views, sophisticated style and amenities including high-speed Internet access, cable TV, coffee/tea service, a desk and luxurious bedding package. Upgrade a stay with a concierge-level one- or two-bedroom suite, which includes continental breakfast, early evening hors d'oeuvres and late-evening pastries in the private lounge. A full business center offers a variety of services, whether preparing for a day at the Jackson Convention Center or State Capital, or hosting an event in the hotel's 35,000 square feet of function space. Spend a day exploring MS Museum of Art, the Governor's Mansion and the Russell C. Davis Planetarium, and return for cocktails and a good meal at Bistro Restaurant and Lounge. Keep track of health goals at the outdoor pool and state-of-the-art fitness center.
CONTACT: Jackson Marriott 200 East Amite Street Jackson, Mississippi 39201 USA 1-601-969-5100 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/janmc-jackson-marriott/
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