(517) 817-8960 100 Armory Ct., Jackson, MI 49202 www.historicprisontours.com Most normal people try to stay out of prison, but then again, I never claimed to be normal. The best way to go to prison, so to speak, and learn about Michigan’s fascinating prison history is to take the Jackson Historic Prison Tour. The tour is absolutely fascinating and will take …
West Texas Barbeque Company
(517) 784-0510 2190 Brooklyn Rd., Jackson, MI 49203 www.westexbbq.com If you’re familiar with West Texas style barbeque, you know that it means no frills, down home, real deal barbeque, and that’s exactly what West Texas Barbeque Company is. Dan Huntoon and his son Justin make magic at this place, and quite simply, these meat men are the men to meet. …
Jackson Union Rail Station
(800) 872-7245 501 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201 www.greatamericanstations.com Driving there is easy enough, but there’s a great reason to take the train. Jackson Union Station will take you back to a time when your choice was either the train or some sort of four-legged land mammal. It’s a classic structure that will take your mind way back in …