Places Foods Stories Newsletters

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

Paris
London
New York
Berlin
Rome
Los Angeles

Places Foods Stories Newsletters

How Many Countries Have You Visited?

Track every country you've been to and earn passport stamps in the Atlas Obscura app.

Track your countries

How Many U.S. States Can You Check Off?

Mark each state you've visited to reveal your total.

Start Your Map!

It’s Spooky Season.

Explore strange places, curious stories, and eerie events around the world, online and in person.

Explore Spooky Season

All

the United States

New Hampshire

Jackson

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Jackson

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Jackson, New Hampshire

Updated September 28, 2022

Email

Unusual Attractions in Jackson

Tree near Thompson Falls

Jackson, New Hampshire

Thompson Falls

This 150 foot seven-tiered cascading waterfall is one of the hidden gems of the White Mountains.

The Summit of Mount Washington

Jackson, New Hampshire

Mount Washington

The highest point in the state of New Hampshire, and while unlikely "the worst weather in the world," it sure seems that way to hikers.

The memorial with the modern-day summit area in the background

Jackson, New Hampshire

Lizzie Bourne Memorial

Near the summit of Mount Washington, a stone monument remembers a life lost to one of the mountain's infamous storms.

Discover your next amazing Atlas Place.

Get more unusual and extraordinary places each week with the Atlas Obscura Places newsletter.

Your newsletter subscriptions with us are subject to Atlas Obscura's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are we missing something unusual?

Bartlett, New Hampshire

The Abandoned Train of Bartlett, New Hampshire

An old locomotive hides deep in the forest.

6 miles from Jackson

The house is gone but its story lives on.

Bartlett, New Hampshire

Willey House Site

This cabin survived a landslide that killed its owners.

8 miles from Jackson

The smooth rocks of the pools.

Greens, New Hampshire

Garnet Pool

A long-forgotten Victorian swimming hole is still a fun spot for a dip.

10 miles from Jackson

Historical sign denoting the Frankenstein Trestle

Hart's Location, New Hampshire

Frankenstein Cliff

Rock face that shares a name with Mary Shelley's famous doctor.

11 miles from Jackson

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Jackson, New Hampshire

Geology 1

Memorials 1

Mountains 1

Rocks 1

Extreme Sports 1

Geographic Markers 1

Geological Oddities 1

State High Points 1

Jackson Leaderboard

Places Added

kpres12

1
thomasharper

1
bakedinthehole

1

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to Jackson.

Places Edited

e1savage

2
valerie1980

1
icrader42095

1
BC

1
mikewalker

1

Join the Ranks!

Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

elliesully24 profile photo

elliesully24

3
Dread Pirate Duff profile photo

Dread Pirate Duff

3
druidicdisguises profile photo

druidicdisguises

3
jameswhelan64 profile photo

jameswhelan64

3
brie2003 profile photo

brie2003

3

Join the Ranks!

Visit a place in Jackson.

Recent Jackson Activity

sapphyrebailey profile photo

sapphyrebailey

wants to go to Thompson Falls
makethemred profile photo

makethemred

has been to Mount Washington
sarish0115 profile photo

sarish0115

wants to go to Lizzie Bourne Memorial
wglaus profile photo

wglaus

has been to Mount Washington
map6326 profile photo

map6326

has been to Mount Washington

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.

Become a Member

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App

Places

All Places
Latest Places
Most Popular
Places to Eat
Random
Nearby
Add a Place

Editorial

Stories
Food & Drink
Itineraries
Lists
Video
Podcast
Newsletters

Trips

All Trips

Community

Membership
Feedback & Ideas
Community Guidelines
Product Blog
Unique Gifts
Work With Us

Company

About
FAQ
Advertise With Us
Advertising Guidelines
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Terms of Use

© 2026 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.