Welcome to Jackson, MN
  Attractions

 

Jackson Area Chamber Of Commerce

Brings you:

A little of Jackson's "Something to Do"

 

 Athletic Courts / Leagues

 

  • Indoor Olympic Size Swimming Pool
  • Football Fields
  • Softball/Baseball Fields
  • Tennis Courts
  • Basketball Courts
  • Billiards/Darts Leagues
  • Sand & Indoor Volleyball Courts
  • 3 Fitness Centers
  • New Disc Golf Course ~ Benes Recreational Area

    Recreation

 

  Boating / Water Sports
 
  • Camping, Fishing and Hunting ~ Jackson County Parks Office 507-847-2240, for additional information or check out their web-site.
  • Canoeing in over 12 Lakes & the Des Moines River


 

 

 

 

 

Clear Lake - Fishing

  Places of Worship
 
  • Over 15 places of worship in the Jackson County area.
  • Jackson County Ministerial Association is an active supporter of the Jackson community and surrounding area. 

 

   Belmont Lutheran Church

  Camping
 
  • Camping, Fishing and Hunting ~ Jackson County Parks System Office 507-847-2240
  • 4 County Parks with full camping facilities include:  Anderson, Brown, Robertson and Sandy Point
  • Kilen Woods State Park is just northwest of Jackson.
  • KOA Kampgrounds in Jackson: 1-800-KOA-5670 or 507-847-3825

 








 

    Fishing the Des Moines River

  Fairs/Festivals/Events                                          

  Annual Chamber of Commerce Co-sponsored Events

 

  • Winter Crazy Days ~ 3rd weekend in January

  • Farm & Home Show ~ 3rd weekend in March

  • RACE DAYS Event ~ Third weekend in July

  • Summer Crazy Days ~ 3rd Saturday in July

  • Art in the Park ~ 3rd Saturday in July

  • Corn Cob Open Golf Event ~ 2nd Thursday in August

  • Fort Belmont Rendezvous ~ Weekend after Labor Day

  • Holiday Open Houses ~ November 1st

  • Holiday Fest Parade & Fireworks ~ 1st Saturday in December




   Veterans Marching



    Gathering at the Green
  Fitness/Sports
  • 3 Public Golf Courses
  • Indoor Olympic Swimming Pool
  • Football Fields
  • Softball/Baseball Fields
  • Tennis Courts
  • Basketball Courts
  • Sand & Indoor Volleyball Courts
  • Skate Board Park
  • 3 Fitness Centers
  • New Disc Golf Course ~ Benes Recreational Area

Jackson Golf Course

  Fitness/Trails

 

  • Camping, Fishing and Hunting ~ County Parks Office 507-847-2240Check out their web-site:  www.co.jackson.mn.us

  • 10 City Parks
  • Bicycling & Walking Residential Trails – Non-Motorized
    Jackson Trail System (map)  (4.05 miles)
  • Summer Race Events (Run including 5k, Walk, Bicycling)
  • New Disc Golf Course ~ Benes Recreational Area

Bike and walking the Bayou Trail

  History

 

  • Fort Belmont located at 217 Belmont Lane, west of Kemna-Asa

  • Historic Fair Village at the Jackson County Fairgrounds
  • Historic State Theater, Downtown Jackson
  • Jackson County Courthouse
  • Jackson County Historical Society, Lakefield, Minnesota
  • Jackson's Historic Main Street District
  • Jackson Speedway at the Jackson County Fairgrounds
  • Langland Family Memorial
  • Loon Lake Cemetery

 

Fort Belmont Stockade

  Hunting/Fishing/Outdoors

 

 

Des Moines River Valley

  Library

 

 

 

  Motorized Recreation

 

  • Jackson Speedway ~ Saturday Night Races from May to September

  • Snowmobile Trails ~ County-wide

  • Go-Kart Races at the Jackson County Fairgrounds

  • EricksonMX ~ Moto-cross Races


Jackson Speedway
  Shopping/Services
  • Ashley’s Hallmark
  • Bob’s Fleet Supply

  • Coast True Value Marine Radio Shack

  • Enchanted Flowers

  • Jackson Building Center

  • Leach Furniture & Decorating Center

  • Merv’s Appliance & Repair

  • Red Barn Antiques & Gifts

  • Schwalbach's Ace Hardware

  • Seasonings on Main

  • Southwest Awards

  • Strom’s Clothing

  • Thurmer's

  



Downtown Jackson

Clock Tower - Downtown

  Restaurants/Lounges/Caterers
  • Belmont Lane Beer Pub/AmericInn, 110 Belmont Lane
  • Bridget's Bucksnort's Brew HaHa & Grill, 105 Grant Street
  • Burger King, 2000 Hwy 71 N  
  • Dairy Queen, 1021 Hwy 71 N 
  • Garden Steakhouse & Lounge/EconoLodge, 2007 Hwy 71 N
  • Pizza Ranch, 206 Third Street
  • Reggie’s Cinema Batiste, 600 Second Street
  • Santee Embers America, I-90 & Hwy 71 N
  • Subway, 812 Third Street
  • Sunshine Foods & Deli, Hwy 71 N
  • Taco Depot, 600 Second Street

 

 

 

  Theater/Performance Art/Culture
  • Historic Silver Screen Theater, Downtown Jackson
  • State of the Art Auditorium at the JCC High School Facility
  • Jackson County Art Guilds Organization  
  • JCC Community Education

 

 

 

50+ Civic, Social Organizations and Committees

  4-H Federation Democratic Farm Labor Political Party
  American Legion Post #130 Des Moines Valley Lamb & Wool Association
  JCC FFA Des Moines Valley Sportsman Club
  Fort Belmont Foundation/JCT Dollars for Scholars
  Jackson Business Development   Committee Girl Scouts of America
  Jackson Chamber of Commerce Health Care Foundation
  Jackson County Arts Guild Jackson County Cancer Society
  Jackson Economic 
  Development Corporation
Jackson County Bankers Association
  Jackson Golf Club Jackson County Conservation League
  Jackson Horizons Planning Team Jackson County Corn & Soybean Growers
  Jackson Kiwanis Club Jackson County Deer Hunters
  Jackson Lions Club Jackson County Ducks Unlimited
  Jackson Ministerial Association Jackson County Pheasants Forever
  Jackson Women of Today Jackson County Pork Producers
  JCC Foundation Jackson County Saddle Club
Jackson County Tourism
  Minnesota West Student Senate Jackson County Turkey Trotters
  Senior Citizens Dining and      Recreational Center Jackson Garden Club
  Alcohol & Drug Information Network Jackson Heart Fund
  American Dairy Association
  American Field Service (AFS) Jackson United Fund
  American Legion Post #130 Auxiliary Jackson VFW Post #900
  American Red Cross Knights of Columbus
  Boy Scouts of America League of Women Voters
  Cub Scouts of America Minnesota Deer Hunters Association
Republican Party Committee
Women, Infants & Children

Organizations

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