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Jackson Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Hike through cool and shady forests.
  • Ride a train to the summit of the highest mountain peak in the Northeast.
  • Look for moose along woodland trails that lead to waterfalls.
  • Drive scenic routes through the White Mountains.
  • Meet fairytale characters at Story Land.

Family Overview: Jackson and the Mount Washington Region, New Hampshire

By Candyce H. Stapen
Jackson and the Mount Washington region—comprising North Conway, Bartlett, and Waterville Valley—in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains, offer a splendid array of family activities. In winter, the skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes of Waterville Valley, Attitash Bear Peak, and Wildcat, while cross-country skiers glide along Jackson's trails. In fall, the woods fill with brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows, and in summer, paths take you through forests and to clear streams for fishing. Read More

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Hotels

from: $135

The Mount Washington Hotel

310 Mt Washington Hotel Rd
Bretton Woods, NH 03575 Map

Distance: 14.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Christmas Farm Inn And Spa

RT 16B
Jackson, NH 03846 Map

Distance: 0.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
5.0

Highland Center Crawford Notch

RT 302
Bretton Woods, NH 03595 Map

Distance: 12.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Franconia Notch State Park

expert favorite attraction
I-93/Route 3, Franconia Notch Parkway
Lincoln/Franconia, New Hampshire 03580

Distance: 27.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Located in the heart of White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire's flagship state park covers... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
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Mount Washington Cog Railway

Base Road
Mount Washington, New Hampshire 03589

Distance: 11.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Mount Washington Cog Railway is the world's first mountain climbing cog railway and is set in... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Storyland

Route 16
Glen, New Hampshire 03838

Distance: 2.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Story Land children's theme park is one of the largest parks in New England and has become a... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Jackson

Distance (mi.)
Boston Logan International Airport 123.4 map
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport 155.9 map
Albany International Airport 163.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Jackson

Distance (mi.)
Portland International Jetport Airport 55.7 map
Lebanon Hanover/Regional/White River Airport 66.7 map
Portsmouth Pease AFB Airport 75.9 map

Flight Deals to Jackson

Originating From
Baltimore (BWI) to Boston (BOS) $106
Columbus, OH (CMH) to Boston (BOS) $146
Milwaukee (MKE) to Boston (BOS) $154
Miami (MIA) to Boston (BOS) $154
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Boston (BOS) $156

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