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Oak + Iron — Jackson
Downtown Jackson restaurant at the former Veritas space on Michigan Avenue — globally inspired plates, brunch, and casual fine dining.
151 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
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Ogma Brewing Co. — Jackson
Downtown Jackson brewery and kitchen with craft beer, creative pub fare, and a lively Michigan Avenue taproom.
129 E Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
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Steve’s Ranch — Jackson
Longtime Jackson diner and ranch-style restaurant on Louis Glick Highway known for breakfast, steaks, and classic American comfort food.
311 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson, MI 49201
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National Weather Service forecast · Updated Nov 2, 2026, 5:03 pm EST
This Afternoon
66°FMostly Cloudy
Wind 8 mph STonight
56°FSlight Chance Rain Showers
Wind 9 mph STuesday
74°FMostly Sunny
Wind 9 to 14 mph STuesday Night
61°FPartly Cloudy
Wind 12 mph SWednesday
69°FRain Showers
Wind 10 to 14 mph SWednesday Night
50°FRain Showers
Wind 6 to 9 mph SSWThursday
61°FPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind 6 to 12 mph SWThursday Night
44°FChance Rain Showers
Wind 2 to 7 mph WSWFriday
56°FChance Rain Showers
Wind 3 to 7 mph WNWFriday Night
37°FChance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Wind 2 to 6 mph NNWSaturday
53°FPartly Sunny
Wind 3 to 7 mph WNWSaturday Night
33°FPartly Cloudy
Wind 3 mph WSWSunday
55°FSlight Chance Rain Showers
Wind 2 to 7 mph WSWSunday Night
34°FSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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