Attractions

White Mountain Trail National Cultural and Scenic Byway
A 100 mile scenic loop with scenic vistas, waterfalls, and cultural points of interest.

See Mount Washington via web cam

The Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce Web Site and the White Mountain Attractions Web Site provide general information and links to web sites for many attractions in the area.

Mount Washington Auto Road (and Snow Coach)
Travel the historic (1861) 'Road to the Sky' for remarkable views of the Presidential Range and beyond ~ sometimes to the Atlantic. In winter snow coach climbs to the tree line.

Railroads

Historic Mount Washington Cog Railway built in 1869 crawls up Mt. Washington at a 25 % gradient powered entirely by steam. Open year round with Ski Train in winter.

Conway Scenic Railway's Valley Train runs spring through foliage and the Polar Express. The Dinner Train and Notch Train to Crawford Notch run mid-June to early September.

Hartmann Model Railroad, Intervale

Heritage and Educational Attractions

Historic Covered Bridges include 5 in Jackson and surrounding towns alone.

Jackson Historical Society displays photos of Grand Hotels of Jackson and art by Ives before he joined Currier. (Across Route 16 from the inn)

Mount Washington Observatory Center, North Conway

Heritage New Hampshire takes you through 300 years of NH history (2.5 miles south)

Historic Willey House, Crawford Notch

Remick Museum and Farm, Tamworth

Theaters, Artisans and Galleries

M&D Productions, Jackson

Eastern Slope Playhouse, North Conway

Barnstormers Summer Theater, Tamworth

Art has always been an important feature of the Jackson area. Visit galleries and artisans in the village and North Conway year round.

Ravenwood Curio Shoppe, Jackson

The Hand Crafters' Barn (over 200 artisans), North Conway

The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, North Conway

The Great Scenic Outdoors

Fly Fishing is excellent in the Ellis, Wildcat, and Saco Rivers. Fly Fishing Clinics with private instruction available.

Scenic Moose and Wildlife Tours along the Androscoggin River features historic and wildlife sites and a stop at Northern Forest Heritage Park. Moose sighting guaranteed. June - October.

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation with one of the largest networks of XC ski and snowshoeing trails in the US, offers trails for all abilities, lessons, rentals, clinics, and races.

Black Mountain in Jackson offers 40 alpine trails with a vertical drop of 1,100 feet. Slopeslide horseback riding is offered in summer.

Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch (11 miles north) has alpine skiing with 2,100 feet of vertical drop and trails for all abilities. In summer the Scenic Gondola ride takes you up to nature trails, picnic areas, and spectacular views of Mt. Washington.

Nestlenook Farm Winter Recreation Park in Jackson has ice skating, snowshoeing, and Austrian sleigh rides in the group sleigh, romantic rumbleseat or a one horse open sleigh.

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center (9 miles north) offers the Mt. Washington Snow Coach, XC skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing in winter. In summer enjoy an biking, hiking, hosted canoeing and kayaking trips and an indoor climbing wall.

Attitash-Bear Peak in Bartlett (5 miles south) offers alpine skiing in winter and an alpine slide, water slide, mountain biking, chairlift ride, horseback riding and skate park in summer.

Cranmore Ski Area in North Conway (8 miles) has alpine skiing (including night skiing) and tubing.

Snowmobiling is available at several nearby locations including L'il Man Snowmobiles in Barlett (5 miles).

Farm By the River in North Conway has carriage rides in summer and sleigh rides in winter as well as horseback riding year round.

Bretton Woods Mountain Resort offers alpine skiing (including night skiing), XC skiing, tubing, etc. in winter and golfing in summer.

Golf (May - October)

Wentworth Golf Course is an 18 hole course across from the inn in the village.

Eagle Mountain Golf Course is a 9 hole course in a mountain setting along the Wildcat River in Jackson.

Eight other courses are within an easy drive.

Shopping

Tax Free shopping can be found throughout the area, here in Jackson and especially in North Conway, 'factory outlet capital of New England' with over 120 stores.

Just for Fun

White Mountain Puzzle Company, Jackson

Flossie's General Store, Jackson

White Mountain Cider Company, Glen

Storyland, Glen Offers you the chance to revisit your childhood with 15 different theme rides. Open Summer.

Within Easy Driving Distance
Many on the White Mountain Trail Cultural and Scenic Byway

Aerial Tramway at Cannon Mountain
Longest Candy Counter in the World, Littleton
Robert Frost Museum
Flume Gorge
Lost River Gorge in Kinsman Notch
Clark's Trading Post
Lincoln Castle in the Clouds, Moultenboro
M.S. Mount Washington Cruise, Weirs Beach
River Queen, Saco River, Maine

Waterfalls

Waterfalls are all around you including Jackson Falls, Glen Ellis Falls, Diana's Baths close by. Arethusa Falls, Silver Cascade, and the upper portion of the Flume are in Crawford Notch. Some may be viewed from roads, others are reached by easy walks or hikes of varying difficult