Jackson, MI area guide

Things to Do Near Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Groceries, food, days-off ideas and shopping close to Henry Ford Jackson Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. Made for travel nurses and RTs on contract.

5 groceries4 restaurants6 to do3 shopping

Photo: Phillip L. Hofmeister / CC BY 3.0

Groceries

Closest grocery stores to stock the fridge on week one.

• ALDI

  Aldi budget grocery store. Listed hours 8:30 AM to 8 PM daily

  ~1.9 mi / ~6 minMap
• Meijer

  Meijer grocery and general store

  ~2.3 mi / ~6 minMap
• Kroger

  Kroger grocery store. Listed hours 6 AM to 10 PM daily

  ~2.4 mi / ~6 minMap
• Walmart Supercenter

  Walmart with groceries and household basics. Listed as open 24 hours

  ~2.7 mi / ~7 minMap
• Gordon Food Service

  Gordon Food Service grocery store

  ~3.0 mi / ~7 minMap

Restaurants

Local spots with working websites. Places marked open late or early are handy around a night shift.

• Grand River BreweryOpen late

  American and burgers restaurant

  ~0.9 mi / ~3 minWebsite
• Cottage Inn PizzaOpen late

  Pizza quick-service spot

  ~2.4 mi / ~6 minWebsite
• Jackson Coney IslandSit-down

  American restaurant

  ~0.4 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• Ironbark Brewing Co.Open late

  Sandwiches and local restaurant

  ~4.1 mi / ~10 minWebsite

Things to do

Parks, water, breweries and more for your days off.

• Loomis Park

  Park, good for a walk between shifts

  ~0.4 mi / ~2 minMap
• Rotary Playground

  Local park with room to stretch your legs

  ~0.6 mi / ~2 minMap
• Bucky Harris Park

  Park, nice for some fresh air on a day off

  ~1.0 mi / ~3 minMap
• Sharp Lake

  Lake. If you fish, get a Michigan license first

  ~4.2 mi / ~10 minMap
• O’Leary Pond

  Lake. If you fish, get a Michigan license first

  ~4.7 mi / ~11 minMap
• Ella Sharp Museum

  Museum, good for a rainy day off

  ~3.7 mi / ~9 minWebsite

Shopping

Malls and big stores for anything you forgot to pack.

• Target

  Target for clothes, home goods and basics

  ~2.6 mi / ~6 minMap
• Westwood Mall

  Shopping mall

  ~2.8 mi / ~7 minMap
• Kohl’s

  Kohl’s department store

  ~2.8 mi / ~7 minMap

Laundromats

We didn’t find a laundromat within about 10 miles in the map data, so we left this blank instead of guessing. Ask your RV park or rental host about on-site laundry. Know a good one? Message @cdc2320.

Coffee shops

Nearest coffee shops, local spots first. Places marked “Opens early” are handy after a night shift.

• BiggbyOpens early

  Coffee chain

  ~1.9 mi / ~6 minMap

Gyms

Closest gyms to keep your routine on contract. Ask about short-term or month-to-month memberships.

• Anytime Fitness24 hours

  Anytime Fitness gym. Listed as open 24 hours

  ~2.2 mi / ~5 minMap

Nearby RV parks

Monthly-stay parks near Henry Ford Jackson Hospital from our RV parks list. Call to confirm the rate and a spot for your dates.

• Hideaway RV Park

  3500 Updyke Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240

  $950/mo (30 days), water and sewer included; metered electric extra; 1–6 month options, paid a month ahead

  ~7 mi / ~15 minRates & phone
• Holiday RV Campground

  9625 Knight Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240

  $825/mo full hookup (30/50 amp with sewer), $890 in May

  ~9 mi / ~15 minRates & phone

Need a license for Michigan? See the state licensing boards, then run through the contract checklists and housing tips.

Looking for your next contract? See Michigan travel contracts posted by staffing agencies.

Sources: place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), plus each place’s own website and Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.