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Overcast, 19° F
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Serving the heart of NH Ski Country - Bartlett, Jackson and North Conway
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We'll admit it: Jackson has a certain mystique. It first drew artists back in the mid-1800s; they were followed by visitors who admired the scenic beauty portrayed on canvas and wanted to enjoy it themselves. Originally farms opened their doors to these guests, but soon some of the finest grand hotels in the White Mountains were built, including Wentworth Hall (now The Wentworth) and Eagle Mountain House. With the advent of the famous shovel handle lift at Black Mountain, Jackson became a mecca for skiers as well.
The town is small in population, although it's similar in size to other area towns (66.8 square miles as opposed to 74.8 square miles for Bartlett and 69.7 square miles for Conway). Development has been limited since much of the town is White Mountain National Forest and because the town's zoning laws limit commercial development and require a minimum of two acres for house lots.
Population
709
Schools
Jackson Grammar School in the center of town goes through 6th grade; children then go to Bartlett for grades 7 and 8, and then onto Kennett High School in Conway.
Government
The town offices are on Route 16A in the white building to the right of the fire station.
Recreation
When it comes to recreation, Jackson has it all: 2 golf courses (the 18-hole Wentworth Golf Course and 9-hole Eagle Mountain House course), 2 alpine ski areas (Black Mountain and Wildcat), the world renowned Jackson XC ski network (with 150km of cross-country ski trails), miles of hiking trails and plenty of fishing (try the Ellis River—the pond in the village park is for children only).
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Why We Love Jackson
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The Best Place After a Spring Rainfall or on a Hot Summer Day
Jackson Falls, where spring snowmelt and rain can turn the falls into a torrent. Come summer, it's a favorite place for picnics, sunbathing.
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The Best Circuits
Those who are looking for a postprandial stroll can't do better than the 1 1/2 mile loop that rings the village, going through the covered bridge, past the park, church and golf course. The hardier walkers (or drivers) shouldn't miss the 5 Mile Circuit—Rt. 16B.
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The Most Unique Building
We'd call it a tie between "the Castle," a private stone mansion set above Wentworth Resort, and Ravenswood, a gift shop hand-built entirely by its owner next to the fire station; it looks like leprechauns and wood nymphs might reside there.
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