Jackson’s best local businesses

The 99 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Oct 1

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99 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants18 places · newest: Andy's Pizza and Coney Island, Aug 20
• 02Beauty24 places · newest: Bloom Nails and Spa of Jackson, Aug 20
• 03Shopping8 places · newest: AVAY Boutique, Aug 20
• 04Entertainment3 places · newest: Back Nine Golf | Jackson, MI, Aug 20
• 05Nightlife7 places · newest: 308 Brass Rail, Aug 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets3 places · newest: By Grace Cakes, Aug 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage7 places · newest: Dis N’ Dat, Aug 20
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: Anytime Fitness, Aug 20
• 09Arts & Culture3 places · newest: Michigan's Military Heritage Museum, Aug 20
• 10Home & Garden3 places · newest: Ashley Outlet, Aug 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: Nostalgia Ink, Aug 20
• 12Pets4 places · newest: Fizzy Aquatics, Aug 20
• 13Cafes6 places · newest: BIGGBY COFFEE, Aug 20

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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Ella Sharp Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Ella Sharp Park spreads across 562 acres along the Grand River with miles of trails, a challenging 18-hole course plus mini golf, disc…

  2800 4th St · ellasharppark.com ↗

• Splash Pad at The Cascades

  Parks & Outdoors

  More than a dozen spray features and a giant dumping bucket make Splash Pad at The Cascades an easy yes for hot afternoons. On-site…

  1401 S Brown St · co.jackson.mi.us ↗

• Sam's Club

  Services

  Membership-only warehouse chain selling a variety of bulk grocery items, electronics & home goods.

  3600 O'Neill Dr · samsclub.com ↗

• Westwood Jackson Mall

  Other

  Mall offering shopping options, as well as a restroom and an arcade.

  1850 W Michigan Ave · shopwestwoodmall.com ↗

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