Smith-Wills Stadium
Jackson, MS
1200 Lakeland Drive 39216
VENUE GUIDE
Smith-Wills Stadium
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STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Smith-Wills Stadium
Make the event easier by staying close to Smith-Wills Stadium and the surrounding Jackson area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Residence Inn by Marriott Jackson The District at Eastover
0.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (433 reviews)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson Fondren Medical District
1.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (623 reviews)
Fairview Inn
1.7 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.8 (699 reviews)
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Flowood - Jackson Northeast
2.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (398 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Smith-Wills Stadium & the Area
Smith-Wills Stadium is an event venue in Jackson, MS. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Smith-Wills Stadium for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
George's Museum Cafe
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (49 reviews)
Crawdad Hole
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (641 reviews)
Sal & Mookie's - Jackson
0.5 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (2,120 reviews)
Little Effie
0.5 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Smith-Wills Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (16 reviews)
Masa Mesa
0.5 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Smith-Wills Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (59 reviews)
Smoothie King
0.7 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Smith-Wills Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (27 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs
1.2 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Smith-Wills Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (303 reviews)
Fondren Public
1.3 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (330 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Northshore Specialty Coffee
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (56 reviews)
Cups Espresso Cafe
0.7 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (41 reviews)
Cups in The Quarter
0.9 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (232 reviews)
Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (907 reviews)
Soule' coffee + bubbletea
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (1,012 reviews)
Cups | An Espresso Café
1.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (30 reviews)
Museums
Museum of Mississippi History
2.8 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (134 reviews)
Two Mississippi Museums
2.8 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (135 reviews)
Attractions
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (184 reviews)
Jamie Fowler Boyll Park
0.1 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (36 reviews)
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
0.2 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,033 reviews)
LeFleur's Bluff State Park Mayes Lake
0.5 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,742 reviews)
Mississippi Children's Museum
0.6 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Smith-Wills Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,268 reviews)
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,604 reviews)
Shopping
The District at Eastover
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (362 reviews)
Banner Hall
1.2 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (48 reviews)
Highland Village Shopping Center
1.3 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (996 reviews)
Maywood Mart
1.4 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Smith-Wills Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (22 reviews)
Fondren Plaza
1.6 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (22 reviews)
Northwood Shopping Center
1.7 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Smith-Wills Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (520 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Smith-Wills Stadium. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Crawdad Hole
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near Smith-Wills Stadium for after the show or game.
Today: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (641 reviews)
Sal & Mookie's - Jackson
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (2,120 reviews)
Little Effie
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Smith-Wills Stadium.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (16 reviews)
River Hills Club
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Smith-Wills Stadium.
Today: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (105 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs
1.2 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (303 reviews)
Fondren Public
1.3 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (330 reviews)
Getting to Smith-Wills Stadium
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson, MS. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Venue-specific public transit service to Smith-Wills Stadium has not been verified. Major games and events may use special rail, bus, shuttle or traffic plans. Check the venue's official event guide and the local transit agency for current event-day service.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Smith-Wills Stadium hosts major game-day and event traffic. Official lots, prepaid passes, opening times, ADA parking and road restrictions can vary by team, opponent or event. Check the venue's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
Not Verified
Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Smith-Wills Stadium have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
What You'll Find Here: baseball; concerts; major live events
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