Jackson Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A foggy landscape with trees silhouetted against a sunrise.
A calm river reflecting trees and sky.
A dense forest with autumn foliage, a clear sky, and a calm lake reflecting the trees.
A train station with a covered platform, a brick building, and a metal structure with lights.
A white building with 'Jackson Bridge' and '1861' on the facade, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

Where to stay in Jackson

Find the best Jackson areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Jackson

While Downtown Jackson isn't home to many top sights, Michigan Theatre of Jackson and Art 634 are some notable places to visit nearby.

Under the Oaks

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Under the Oaks and surrounding area, you can visit Michigan Theatre of Jackson and Art 634.

Flat Iron

While there might not be top attractions in Flat Iron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Michigan Theatre of Jackson and Cascade Falls.

Health District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Health District and surrounding area, you can visit Michigan Theatre of Jackson and Art 634.

Falling Waters

While Falling Waters may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cascade Falls and Ella Sharp Museum.

Countryside Inn and Suites

Countryside Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
2225 Shirley Dr Jackson MI
The price is £58 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£58
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jackson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
6.8/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Reserved two rooms when we got there couldn’t find reservations, put us in two rooms that one wasn’t cleaned well stuff on the floor toilet seat not attached to stool. One room was ok but not great one bed not made with all the bedding was missing a sheet. Driveway was horrible and not marked ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Countryside Inn and Suites
Comfort Inn & Suites Jackson North

Comfort Inn & Suites Jackson North

2.5 out of 5
2435 Shirley Dr Jackson MI
The price is £73 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
£73
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jackson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (742 reviews)
"Our room was neat and clean. Happy they had complimentary breakfast."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Jackson North
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Jackson, MI

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Jackson, MI

2 out of 5
830 Royal Drive Jackson MI
The price is £53 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£53
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Jackson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Jackson Crossing Mall and Lions Park are located ...
4.8/10 (663 reviews)
"You get what you pay for."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Jackson, MI
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Classy Home w/ Hot Tub: 2 Mi to Lake Access!

Classy Home w/ Hot Tub: 2 Mi to Lake Access!

Jackson MI
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Jackson. Enjoy laundry facilities, a picnic area and patios. Popular attractions Gilletts Lake and Pine Hollow Golf Club ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Nice place but over priced for location and amenities. Air conditioning was TERRIBLE and could not keep house under 76 degrees despite all fans being on and A/C set to 70. On site video games had nonfunctioning controls. Also, laundry dryer was extremely inefficient.Having lawn care done while we ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Classy Home w/ Hot Tub: 2 Mi to Lake Access!
Off the Grid Yurt Camping

Off the Grid Yurt Camping

Jackson MI
Stay at this campsite in Jackson. Popular attractions Pine Hollow Golf Club and Gilletts Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Very peaceful. A gem to sneak away to for a weekend."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Off the Grid Yurt Camping
Group Retreat on Wolf Lake! Paddle, Fish & BBQ

Group Retreat on Wolf Lake! Paddle, Fish & BBQ

Jackson MI
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Jackson. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Wolf Lake and Terry Fire Bowl are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
"9thNice view of the lake with 52 steps you the lake. Steps definitely could use maintained work done on them."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Group Retreat on Wolf Lake! Paddle, Fish & BBQ
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Stay near popular Jackson attractions

A multi-tiered waterfall with moss-covered rocks and autumn leaves.

Cascade Falls

8.4/10 (85 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Cascade Falls, a lovely green space in Jackson. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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A calm river surrounded by autumn trees and a clear sky.

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