Improving the Economic Vitality of Our Downtowns

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RIVERWALK PLAZA HOTEL
130 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE
Jackson, Michigan

Super 8 Jackson, MI
2001 Shirley Dr
Jackson, Michigan

Baymont Inn and Suites Jackson
2035 Bondsteel Drive
Jackson, Michigan

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Jackson
2395 Shirley Dr
Jackson, Michigan

Holiday Inn Jackson Northwest Airport Road
2696 Bob Mcclain Drive
Jackson, Michigan

COMFORT INN AND STS JACKSON
2435 SHIRLEY DR
Jackson, Michigan

Jackson Travelodge
901 Rosehill Drive
Jackson, Michigan

Americas Best Value Inn and Suites Jackson
830 Royal Drive
Jackson, Michigan

Hampton Inn Jackson
2225 Shirley Dr
Jackson, Michigan

Country Inn & Suites Jackson
3506 Oneil Dr
Jackson, Michigan


Hotel Tips

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.

Not all online booking systems are fully integrated with hotel reservations systems so there is a chance that smaller hotels are hand entering your stay from a fax machine which leaves room for errors. Book directly with hotel to avoid any problems and ask for a price match if you find a better price online.



Things To Do

Jackson can warm you up on a cloudy day or simply offer your daily perk by visiting your local coffee shop. Quality, purity and punch are targeted with coffee beans curated globally and locally roasted while being served fresh as it is made right in front of you. Order up!

Jackson makes shopping for wine and other spirits easy by bringing an incredible collection sourced from local, regional well-known producers from around the World. Hit the wine tasting events and stock up on your favorite choice to be shipped home for your convenience.

Jackson brings the farming community under one marketplace to offer an assortment of locally grown fruit and vegetables. Traditionally, markets are restricted to anything grown so you can expect to see natural whole foods that are sure to please those working on their plant-based diets!



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Jackie
Have not been there but coming on a bus trip next weekend. Looking forward to shopping & sight seeing

Devany
I love downtown because there is so much life all around. From the shoppers walking the streets to the workers stocking the stores. Everybody comes together in one place, different purposes, yet all the same. Downtown stores are always so beautiful. You can see the care workers put into making their store not only clean and beautiful, but also safe and homey.

Rita
Maureen is there

Carrie Homier
6 women looking to explore the area. We will be there Feb. 18th. Whatever you can do to open our wallets easier and more economical would be much appreciated and fun! Thank you.

Erin Lawless
The shops and bakery make it an appealing destination for people who want to keep small businesses going by enjoying those shops as well


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