The small, family-friendly Black Mountain Ski area is in Jackson, and just 15 minutes up Route 16 in Pinkham Notch, the more adventuresome skier & rider will enjoy Wildcat Mountain, which overlooks Mount Washington. Attitash Mountain is very close in nearby Bartlett.
NH’s largest ski area is Bretton Woods, just about 30 minutes away, on Route 302 which offers both downhill and cross country skiing. After a day on the slopes at Bretton Woods, enjoy apes ski at the iconic Omni Mount Washington Resort.
When the Spring and Summer come, hike, mountain bike and explore the trails in the surrounding White Mountains. A beautiful hiking trail in Jackson is Doublehead.
Quietly enjoy the scenery at Jackson Falls and be sure to take in the Wildquack Duck Race & Music Festival on the Wildcat River in mid-summer. The famous Honeymoon covered bridge is also in Jackson, NH, a top tourist attraction.