Explore Jackson & West Tennessee!
There's so many great things to do in our special part of Tennessee. Check out these great ways to spend your day in and around Jackson!
Day 1: Casey Jones Village and Jackson
Visit the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum, learning about the life, sacrifice, and legacy of the most famous railroader in the world! Climb aboard Engine 382 and ring the bell!
Explore the Old Country Store for unique gifts and candies, and refuel with delicious Southern-Soul food from our buffet or Dixie Café!
Take a walk through the rest of Casey Jones Village, where there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Art in the Village Gallery: home to Jackson's longest running art gallery with hundreds of pieces available. Browse through watercolor and oil paintings, photography, handmade jewelry, pottery, and more!
The Farm at Casey Jones Village: soak up the sun and smell the flowers while playing giant yard games, searching for precious stones in our Gem Sluice, and browsing our farm and garden themed merchandise.
Casey Jones Mini Golf: Enjoy a round of 18 hole miniature golf!
Casey Jr. Train Ride: on certain days, climb aboard the Casey Jr. train for a fun trip around the Village!
Grab dinner at one of the great local restaurants that Jackson has to offer!
- Weekend bonus: Check out our friends at Rusty's TV and Movie Car Museum
- Seasonal: Take in a ball game with The Jackson Rockabilly's!
Discovery Park of America- Union City
Morning: Depart from Jackson to Discovery Park of America in Union City, TN.
Explore the exhibits and interactive displays at Discovery Park. The water table and giant indoor slide are some of our favorites, and the is a fantastic toddler play area conveniently located on the main floor.
Visit the Natural History Museum, gaze up at the dinosaurs on the bottom floor, and look for the Earthquake Simulator!
Enjoy outdoor activities like walking the Nature Trails, the Agriculture showcase, and the Children's Discovery Garden.
Lunch: Have lunch at the onsite cafes.
That afternoon, continue your tour in the Military Gallery, featuring tanks, planes, and all sorts of military artifacts.
Explore the Transportation Gallery, full of beautifully restored and preserved classic cars.
Evening: Return to Jackson for dinner and rest.
While you're at the Village, check out our other points of interest including Art in the Village, The Judge Milton Brown Railcar, The Village Chapel (a 100+ year old church from Haywood County), and The Shoppes at Casey Jones Village.
More information coming soon!
Day 1: Casey Jones Village and Jackson
Activity 1: Visit the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum, learning about the life, sacrifice, and legacy of the most famous railroader in the world! Climb aboard Engine 382 and ring the bell!
Activity 2: Explore the Old Country Store for unique gifts and candies, and refuel with delicious Southern-Soul food from our buffet or Dixie Café!
Activity 3: Take a walk through the rest of Casey Jones Village, where there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Art in the Village Gallery: home to Jackson's longest running art gallery with hundreds of pieces available. Browse through watercolor and oil paintings, photography, handmade jewelry, pottery, and more!
The Farm at Casey Jones Village: soak up the sun and smell the flowers while playing giant yard games, searching for precious stones in our Gem Sluice, and browsing our farm and garden themed merchandise.
Casey Jones Mini Golf: Enjoy a round of 18 hole miniature golf!
Casey Jr. Train Ride: on certain days, climb aboard the Casey Jr. train for a fun trip around the Village!
Grab dinner at one of the great local restaurants that Jackson has to offer!
- Asia Garden for Chinese, Japanese, and Sushi
- Picasso's for fresh made pizza's, amazing salads, and more!
- Old Town Spaghetti Store, Jackson's home for delightful Italian
- Mulligan's this place has it all: burgers, sandwiches, amazing hand-battered fish and chips, cold drinks, and don't sleep on the Boom-boom Shrimp!
- Redbones's "Where Bourbon Street meets Beale Street" enjoy live music and Louisiana inspired food!
- Weekend bonus: Check out our friends at Rusty's TV and Movie Car Museum
- Seasonal: Take in a ball game with The Jackson Rockabilly's!
Day 1: Discovery Park of America
- Morning: Depart from Jackson to Discovery Park of America in Union City, TN.
- Activity 1: Explore the exhibits and interactive displays at Discovery Park.
- Activity 2: Visit the Natural History Museum within the park.
- Activity 3: Enjoy outdoor activities like the Earthquake Simulator or walking the Nature Trails.
- Lunch: Have lunch at one of the onsite cafes.
- Afternoon:
- Activity 4: Visit the Military Gallery.
- Activity 5: Explore the Transportation Gallery.
- Evening: Return to Jackson for dinner and rest.
Day 2: Reelfoot Lake State Park
- Morning: Drive from Jackson to Reelfoot Lake State Park.
- Activity 1: Take a guided boat tour to explore the lake and spot wildlife.
- Activity 2: Enjoy birdwatching from designated areas.
- Activity 3: Rent kayaks or canoes for family paddling adventure.
- Lunch: Have a picnic at one of the designated areas.
- Afternoon:
- Activity 4: Hike along one of the nature trails.
- Activity 5: Visit the Visitor Center for exhibits and information about the park.
- Evening: Return to Jackson, stopping for dinner on the way back.
Day 4: Shiloh National Military Park
- Morning: Depart from Jackson to Shiloh National Military Park.
- Activity 1: Take a self-guided tour of the battlefield.
- Activity 2: Visit the Shiloh National Cemetery.
- Activity 3: Attend a ranger-led program or guided tour.
- Lunch: Enjoy a picnic in one of the designated areas within the park.
- Afternoon:
- Activity 4: Explore the Shiloh Visitor Center for exhibits and information.
- Activity 5: Visit the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center (located nearby).
- Evening: Return to Jackson, stopping for dinner on the way back.