For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Jackson, New Hampshire Travel Guide has been your connection to Jackson's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Jackson Bed and Breakfast & Jackson History
Jackson, New Hampshire has been enticing winter and summer visitors for more than 200 years. Come see why this quintessential New England village is a favorite among many, and hit the links, indulge at a spa, watch the rubber duckies dash during the wildly popular Jackson Duck Race, relax in the comfort of a luxurious bed and breakfast, meander through Art in the Park, snap a photo or two on the covered bridge, and catch the Snow Sculpture contest. From annual events to sublime skiing, Jackson has it all. Search www.lanierbb.com for your ideal Jackson bed and breakfast.
The first recorded settlement in Jackson dates back to 1778, and when incorporated in 1800, the town of Jackson was named Adams after President John Adams. The town’s name was officially changed to Jackson in 1829 in honor of President Andrew Jackson. The Jackson area was home to many grazing cattle and sheep in the early 19th century, though at the same time people increasingly visited the picturesque White Mountains and the town’s first inn was built. Writers, artists, statesmen, and scientists were drawn to the area and it became a summer destination for many. In the early 1870’s the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad really opened the area up to tourism and bed and breakfast lodging establishments began to crop up all around. In 1876, the town’s famous covered bridge was built across the Ellis River, and was named the “Honeymoon Bridge,” and today many newlyweds maintain the special tradition of having their pictures taken on the bridge. By the late 19th century, Jackson was the area’s premier tourist destination, and town buildings began cropping up, including the Jackson Free Public Library, town hall, and the village school. Many businesses were destroyed by fire in 1924, and many resorts failed after WWII. In 1972 in an attempt to revitalize the area, the Jackson Resort Association built a world-class route of cross-country ski touring trails that are still in operation today. Jackson thrives as a world-famous ski resort destination, attracting visitors to charming mountain bed and breakfasts ,rolling farmland, majestic waterfalls, and the town’s famous, picturesque covered bridge.
