Why people love visiting historical Southwest
Enjoy the area's history, entertainment and monuments with a rental holiday home in Southwest. Renowned for its casino gaming, shopping and riverfront, this city welcomes all visitors. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Southwest
Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that Southwest has to offer. These are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Jackson Zoological Park (29.4 mi / 47.4 km)
- Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce (29.9 mi / 48.2 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Southwest
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Southwest is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Lake Lincoln State Park (25.9 mi / 41.7 km)
- Grand Gulf Military Park (29 mi / 46.7 km)
- Linden Plantation Gardens (22.8 mi / 36.7 km)
- MARL lake (25.3 mi / 40.8 km)
- Robinson Park (27.4 mi / 44.1 km)
- Brookhaven City Park (29.4 mi / 47.4 km)
Transport options to and around Southwest
Fly into Jackson, MS (JAN-Evers Intl.), the closest airport, located 35.3 mi (56.7 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Madison, MS (DXE-Bruce Campbell Field), which is 40 mi (64.4 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Hazlehurst Station, Jackson Station and Brookhaven Station are the main stations in the area.