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
  • 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 communities in the county. 

 

   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                                          

  Chamber of Commerce Co-sponsored Events

 

  • Winter Crazy Days ~ 3rd weekend in January

  • Farm & Home Show ~ 3rd Saturday in March

  • Town & Country Days Event ~ Last weekend in June

  • Tri-For-Health ~ Last weekend in June

  • Art in the Park ~ Last weekend in June

  • Corn Cob Open Golf Event ~ 3rd Thursday in August

  • Chamber Golf Outing ~ 4th Thursday in August

  • Fort Belmont Rendezvous ~ Weekend after Labor Day

  • Holiday Open Houses ~ November the first week

  • 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
  • Disc Golf Course ~ Benes Recreational Area

Jackson Golf Course

  Fitness/Trails

 

  • Camping, Fishing & Hunting ~ County Parks Office 507-847-2240  Check 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)
  • Disc Golf Course at the Benes Recreational Area

Bike and walking the Bayou Trail

  History

 

  • Fort Belmont located west of Kemna-Asa Auto Plaza

  • 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

 

  • Jackson Archery/Gun Club

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

 

Des Moines River Valley

  Library

 

 

 

  Motorized Recreation

 

  • Jackson Speedway ~ Saturday Nights from May to September

  • Snowmobile Trails ~ County-wide

  • Go-Kart Races at the Jackson County Fairgrounds

  • EricksonMX ~ Moto-cross Racing


Jackson Speedway

  Shopping/Services

  • Ashley’s Hallmark

  • Bob’s Fleet Supply

  • Coast True Value Marine & Radio Shack

  • Coffee Choices

  • Culligan Water Conditioning

  • Doherty Staffing Solutions

  • Enchanted Flowers & Gifts

  • Family Dollar

  • Heartland Image

  • Henning Rental

  • Heser's Auto & Detailing

  • Jackson Building Center - Do It Best

  • Kemna Asa Auto Plaza

  • Leach Decorating Center

  • Livewire Printing & Office Supplies

  • Merv’s Appliance & Repair

  • Permanent Solutions by Cheryl

  • Red Barn Antiques & Gifts

  • Royal Lead Boarding Kennel

  • Royal Treatment

  • Schwalbach's Ace Hardware

  • Seasonal Spruce Ups

  • Sievert's Furniture & Flooring

  • Sturdevant's Auto Parts

  • Thurmer's Hardware Hank Plumbing & Heating

  • Tri-County Implement - John Deere Dealer

  • Vicki's Clothing Mine- Ladies Clothing

  



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  
  • Coffee Choices
  • Dairy Queen, 1021 Hwy 71 N 
  • Garden Steakhouse & Lounge, 2007 Hwy 71 N
  • Pillars Pub & Eatery, 507 2nd Street
  • Pizza Ranch, 206 Third Street
  • Santee Embers America, I-90 & Hwy 71 N
  • Subway, 812 Third Street
  • Sunshine Foods & Deli, Hwy 71 N

 

 

  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

Click on this link for a more complete listing including
a contact name, phone, web site, and address plus more.

  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/JCT Inc. 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 Friends of the Jackson
County Trails
  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
WIC: Women Infants & Children

Organizations

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