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THINGS TO DO IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS

Jackson Village is a quintessential New England town with quaint shops and amazing restaurants. The area’s landscape, complete with the Jackson “Honeymoon” covered bridge built in 1876, is located on the edge of 750,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest.


Spectacular natural beauty, and as much four season recreation as you’ll find in all of New England. Hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, horse back riding, golfing, in the Summer. In Winter, we are centrally located to area attractions, including Attitash, Wildcat, Cranmore and Black Mountain ski resorts as well as Jackson Ski Touring’s famous cross-country trails, which lead right from our door.

THROUGHOUT THE SEASONS

A man is riding a ski lift down a snow covered mountain.

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

With an array of local well known ski mountains, Jackson is the perfect central location to explore them all! Black Mountain is right in Jackson, with Cranmore, Bretton Woods and Attitash all within close proximity as well!

NESTLENOOK FARM

Nestlenook is known for their winter rides on one of their custom built sleighs, on a 1.5 mile trail of lights & displays, through the forest of our Farm & along the Ellis River. Your guide will make several stops along the way to tell you history of the property. After your ride warm up next to one of our bon-fires, s'mores kits, enjoy ice skating, & enjoy a cup of complimentary hot chocolate, served all day!

A horse drawn carriage is going through a snowy forest with christmas lights hanging from the trees.
A view of a mountain range with trees in the foreground and a cloud in the sky.

HIKING & MOUNTAIN BIKING

Jackson and the White Mountain National Forest offer a plethora of hiking and biking trails suitable for all levels. The region boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains, waterfalls, and swimming holes, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. 

COG RAILWAY

Take a 3hr ride to the 6288' summit of Mount Washington– the highest mountain peak in the Northeast– powered by a custom-built biodiesel locomotives! The a trip is an exhilarating journey through history, technology and nature, including about an hour to explore the State Park at the summit.

A train is going down the tracks in the mountains.
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MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD

The Mount Washington Auto Road is a stunning 7.6-mile drive to the highest peak in the Northeast, offering breathtaking views of the White Mountains. Located just 12 minutes away from Gorham, it's easily accessible for visitors to enjoy a unique driving experience or hike to the summit. 

SHOPPING

North Conway Village is a haven for shoppers, offering a wide range of options from antiques hunting to outlet browsing, all with a breathtaking mountain view. In addition, foodies will find plenty of fine dining and pub hangouts choose from.


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A waterfall is surrounded by trees and rocks in the middle of a forest.

JACKSON FALLS

For those who love the adrenaline pounding excitement of conquering rugged terrain with a motorized vehicle, there are plenty of areas nearby that allow you to ride. You can push your skills to the limit or explore the nearby area on a lengthier ride.

JACKSON XC

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation presents state-of-the-art grooming on 100KM of trails through forest and farmland are designed to suit every taste and ability – whether you prefer quiet striding through New England forests or all out skate skiing on an international race course.


Foundation trails also connect with A.M.C. trails in Pinkham Notch and White Mountain National Forest backcountry adventure trails. The Foundation operates under a Special-Use Permit with the White Mountain National Forest and with the cooperation of 76 private landowners and the town of Jackson. The Foundation maintains a courtesy patrol to assist you on the trails if needed and rescue service staff trained and certified with the National Ski Patrol System (NSP). Everyone using the trails must purchase a trail pass or be a season passholder.


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A golf club is hitting a golf ball on a golf course.

GOLFING

Surrounded by stunning mountain views, golfing in the White Mountains is one of its kind. Both the Wentworth Golf Club and the Eagle Mountain House have beautiful courses that are located right in Jackson, with many other courses in the surrounding towns!

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