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Jackman

Jackman is a town in the Moose River Valley area of Maine. The area is called the "Switzerland of Maine" in local promotional literature as it's located in the western mountainous part of Maine. It represents an outpost of humanity in the sea of forest that engulfs the northwestern half of the state.

Understand
The economy of the valley has historically been based in wood products and the railroad. Over the last hundred years tourism and border traffic with Canada has become increasingly important, since the town is a way station for travelers headed to and from Canada, being the only regular crossing into and from Quebec on the Maine border with Canada. As such, it has an interesting modern history. Most of the town's population is of French extraction, and many locals are fluent in French (On parle français, comme on dit.) It had an interesting Prohibition era experience--many of the town's oldest living inhabitants, as well as the parents and grandparents of most of the rest, were bootleggers. Since 9/11 the population of the town has increased as dozens more "homeland security" personnel have been assigned there.

All that luridness aside, the primary reason most travelers come to Jackman herself (other than those en route to Quebec) is to enjoy the many outdoor recreation opportunities in the Valley.

By plane
The nearest large airport is in Bangor.

By car
Jackman is located roughly 1.5 hrs by car north from Skowhegan/Madison on US Rt. 201; about an hour west from Greenville on Rt. 15, and perhaps 30 minutes south of Saint-Georges in Quebec via Route 173 and US 201.

By train
Amtrak and Canadian Rail used to have service, but it has been discontinued.

By bus
There are no buses.

Get around
By car, snowmobile, boat, bike, ATV, floatplane, or on foot.

There are two main paved roads in town (201 & 15), many snowmobile trails, and dozens of dirt roads primarily built & used by the forest industry.

Today, most travel is of course motor driven. Historically, the Native Americans and European Colonists travelled by water, however, given the impassibility of the woods.

The Kennebec/Chaudière watersheds define the region. Jackman is set at the headwaters of the Kennebec River, which is the watershed that drains the center of the state. The two mains lakes in the town's boundaries, Attean Lake and Big Wood Lake are both a part of the Moose River, a tributary of the Kennebec. The Moose flows east from Jackman into Moosehead Lake (the largest in Maine, near Greenville) and then into the Kennebec which flows out of Moosehead to the southeast back past a small town called The Forks (year round population about 30, base for the rafting industry in the area, located about a half hour south of Jackman on Route 201, where the Dead River & Kennebec converge.) The Kennebec River then continues south to Skowhegan and Waterville, past the state capital Augusta, to the sea.

Immediately to the north is the Chaudière watershed, which flows into the St. Lawrence. There is a coalition of the Maine and Quebec Tourism offices which may be of interest, the Kennebec-Chaudière International Corridor.

The Native Americans would winter on the coast, and travel by canoe inland in the spring to the headwaters of the Kennebec to hunt and gather other resources. Mount Kineo on Mooosehead (near Rockwood, 30 minutes to the east of Jackman) was a primary source for flint, for example. Most of the Rivers (not to mention many other place names in Maine) are derived from Native American names that describe the place, as a sort of trip tik or description of the locale. The name "Kennebec" signifies "where alewives are cured" - in reference to a place on the river (probably near or on the coast) where the Native Americans dried fish. The many other names of Native American derivation in Maine have similar meanings.

The Post Colonial era just as fascinating. In 1775, Benedict Arnold led an expedition of 750 men by boat up the Kennebec by Jackman, then onto the Chaudiere in a failed attack on Quebec City.

In 1853, Henery David Thoreau took a train to Greenville, and then canoed from Greenville, by way of two mile long portages, to Bangor. His guide was a Penobscot Indian named Joe Attean, his name being the same as that of Attean Lake, in Jackman (the derivation of the name is probably from the French name Etienne, or Steven, which shows how the three cultures, Native, French and English, melded). Note that Jackman is at the head of that same watershed, and that if you are willing to portage two separate one mile portages, you can canoe from Jackman (or Greenville, say) all the way to either Bangor (down the Penobscot watershed) or St. John, New Brunswick ("up" the Allagash onto the St. John watershed) to the sea.

The above is only mentioned by way of describing what has been done by ancients and heroes. It is in no way an endorsement or suggestion.

It would take roughly two weeks & a bit of logistical support to canoe from Jackman to Bangor (say) - a radical trip. Just know it can be done.

See
It's all about the beauty of nature, especially in autumn when the trees are painted and the air is crisp. The winter is also sublime, with snow cloaking the spruce and fir, creating a winter wonderland to equal anything in Currier & Ives. The summer is very pleasant, warm, and usually sunny, and rarely very hot or humid. The spring, from April through early or mid June is perhaps the least interesting time of year, and historically has been black fly and mosquito spawning season. Lately, though, the bug season has been very mild.

Do
Fishing in the area is also excellent. Trout (rainbow & togue) is the major gamefish locally, but landlocked salmon, pikerel and other species can be found as well. As for ice fishing, the lakes are frozen in from December through April or May, and are safe to cross until March, generally speaking. Check with the locals to avoid drowning yourself.

Hunting is also excellent: deer, moose, grouse, ducks and geese are all very common.

Which brings us to the point: the place is called the Moose River Valley for a reason. There are lots of moose here, folks. If they were rodents, it'd be called an infestation. So, if you are interested in "charismatic mega-fauna" (as opposed to the common, everyday stuff like trees and plankton that nobody ever cares about, but that ecologically matter far more) then Jackman is the place to visit. Just pay attention when driving, especially at night, because hitting a moose in your car can be - and usually is - deadly (and not just for the moose.) That caution aside, this is the best place in Maine, probably in the lower 48, to see a moose. Dawn & dusk are the best times to search, ask the locals for the best places to look. If all else fails, just drive 201 toward Canada in the evening, you'll see them.

Some of the best snowmobiling in New England is found in the greater Jackman area. The snow is usually good from December through March and the trail system is linked to Quebec's as well as the greater network in New England. There are hundreds of miles of trails in the immediate area. The word is that Jackman hasn't had a brown Christmas in 15,000 years, since before the last several glaciations at least. Unusually, the winter of 2006 offered only a disappointing glazing in December, but laid loads (as in feet) of snow down in March & April--effects of global climate change perhaps? Jackman Power Sports - Snowmobile & ATV sales & rentals, maintenance, accouterments, etc. Bishop's Store. Information (trail & snow conditions, anything else,) supplies, fuel. - Maine Snowmobile Association +1 207-622-6983

The same trails used by snowmobiles can be used in the summer as well. There are also hundreds of miles of logging roads that can also be ridden. DeLorme Atlas provides maps showing these roads.

On the Moose River there is a classic Class I & II rapid canoe trip, the Bow Trip, that hundreds of people make every year, starting at Holeb Pond, and looping in a bow into Attean. Cry of the Loon Outfitters can equip & guide you.

 * Rafting is a major tourist attraction on the Kennebec & Dead Rivers, and there are a dozen or so rafting companies in the area, mostly based 30 minutes or so south on US 201 in The Forks. One outfit is based in Jackman proper, Windfall Rafting, +1-800-683-2009. In The Forks there is Crabapple, +1-800-553-RAFT(7238), Magic Falls +1-800-207-7238, Northern Outdoors +1-800-765-7238, as well as several other companies.  The Kennebec and Dead Rivers are both dam controlled, with class III rapids.  The Kennebec has water released at a consistent high volume throughout the summer.  Releases on the Dead are more rare, with major releases scheduled throughout the season.  On normal days the Dead is class III - IV rapids, good for family outings.  Contact the companies for more details.

Maine's geology is fascinating. Of particular interest are the state's fossils, which are mostly the traces of ancient marine animals that lived in the shallow tropical sea that submerged the area some 300 million years ago. Some of the best fossil hunting in Maine is in the Kennebec/Moosehead region. An ancient shellfish called the brachiopod is most common.

The area's leaves start turning in September, and usually peak around the end of the month, or the beginning of October. US Rt. 201 from Solon to Jackman is one of the most scenic routes in the state, and has been featured in places like Yankee Magazine. Rt. 15 is also impressive, especially around Rockwood/Greenville, where Moosehead Lake & Mt. Kineo make for some astounding vistas.

Go next
Take Route 201 directly north or south, or else 15 to the east, or paddle or fly. Walking will get most of you nowhere (as in deep into the puckerbrush) fast, unless you walk the road. In the winter you can take a snowmobile nearly anywhere there is snow.

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Jackson

There's more than one place called Jackson:

United States of America

 * Jackson (California) - a city in California
 * Jackson (Michigan) - a city in Michigan
 * Jackson (Minnesota) - a city in Minnesota
 * Jackson (Mississippi) - a city in Mississippi
 * Jackson (New Hampshire) - a village in New Hampshire
 * Jackson Township (New Jersey) - a town in New Jersey
 * Jackson (Ohio) - a city in Jackson County (Ohio), Southeast Ohio
 * Jackson Township (Ohio) - a town in Ohio
 * Jackson (Tennessee) - a town in Tennessee
 * Jackson (Wisconsin) - a city in Wisconsin
 * Jackson (Wyoming) - a city in the Jackson Hole valley, just south of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming

See also:

 * Jackson County (disambiguation)

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Jackson (California)

Jackson is a city in Amador County in California's Gold Country.

Get around
Getting around Jackson can be difficult without a car. The main town attraction, Jackson Rancheria Casino, can be reached by shuttle buses that run throughout Northern California into the casino 7 days a week.

Go next

 * - Angels Camp is a Gold Rush town where Mark Twain overheard a tale that inspired his short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"; today the town hosts a "Jumping Frog Jubilee" every May that draws thousands of visitors. Visitors will also enjoy the historic downtown and find amenities including several hotels and restaurants.  Attractions located just outside of town include the Natural Bridges trail, a 2 mi hike through two short but spectacular limestone caverns that have been carved out by Coyote Creek, as well as the Carson Hill ghost town, a former mine where a 195 pound troy gold nugget was unearthed in 1854.
 * - Angels Camp is a Gold Rush town where Mark Twain overheard a tale that inspired his short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"; today the town hosts a "Jumping Frog Jubilee" every May that draws thousands of visitors. Visitors will also enjoy the historic downtown and find amenities including several hotels and restaurants.  Attractions located just outside of town include the Natural Bridges trail, a 2 mi hike through two short but spectacular limestone caverns that have been carved out by Coyote Creek, as well as the Carson Hill ghost town, a former mine where a 195 pound troy gold nugget was unearthed in 1854.
 * - Angels Camp is a Gold Rush town where Mark Twain overheard a tale that inspired his short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"; today the town hosts a "Jumping Frog Jubilee" every May that draws thousands of visitors. Visitors will also enjoy the historic downtown and find amenities including several hotels and restaurants.  Attractions located just outside of town include the Natural Bridges trail, a 2 mi hike through two short but spectacular limestone caverns that have been carved out by Coyote Creek, as well as the Carson Hill ghost town, a former mine where a 195 pound troy gold nugget was unearthed in 1854.
 * - Angels Camp is a Gold Rush town where Mark Twain overheard a tale that inspired his short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"; today the town hosts a "Jumping Frog Jubilee" every May that draws thousands of visitors. Visitors will also enjoy the historic downtown and find amenities including several hotels and restaurants.  Attractions located just outside of town include the Natural Bridges trail, a 2 mi hike through two short but spectacular limestone caverns that have been carved out by Coyote Creek, as well as the Carson Hill ghost town, a former mine where a 195 pound troy gold nugget was unearthed in 1854.

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Jackson (Michigan)

Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County in the south-central part of the state of Michigan, halfway between Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, forty minutes south of Lansing and about an hour west of Detroit. Its population is 31,347 (2021) and combined with the county has a metro population of 160,050. Its tall buildings show a Jackson more populated than today, for the population had been declining since 1950 or so, but efforts have begun to flatten the curve and make the city diversified and vibrant.

By car
Jackson is served by Interstate 94 which runs east to west on the north side of town. To the west, I-94 continues to Kalamazoo and Chicago before heading further west to the Great Plains; it continues to the east through Ann Arbor to Detroit and ends in Port Huron. Jackson is also served by US 127 which runs north to south through the city. It enters Jackson on the northwest side and runs concurrent with I-94 for a few miles, then splits and goes south. US 127 goes north to Lansing and Mount Pleasant before merging with Interstate 75. It also goes south to intersect with US 12 and US 223 before continuing on into Ohio. M-50 is the major state highway running through town, following a northwest to southeast path. It goes northwest to Eaton Rapids and Lowell (near Grand Rapids) and southeast to Tecumseh, Dundee and Monroe. The eastern terminus of M-60 is at I-94 just west of Airport Road. M-60 continues southwest toward Three Rivers and Niles, in southwest Michigan. M-104 is a minor state highway servicing the city.

By plane
Jackson County Airport (Reynolds Field) services the county's small private aircraft, but does not service commercial airlines. The largest nearby airport with commercial flights is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DET), a 55-minute drive east of Jackson. The next largest airport in the region is Grand Rapids International Airport (GRR). Slightly smaller and slightly further away than the Detroit airport, this is the growing air hub of western Michigan and offers nonstop flights to more than 30 major destinations and one-stop flights to almost anywhere in the world. Smaller airports in the area with commercial flights include: Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airport (AZO); offers flights to Chicago and Detroit, as well as a seasonal flight to Orlando, Florida. Capital Region International Airport (LAN) offers flights to Chicago, Washington DC, Detroit, and a seasonal flight to Orlando.

By train

 * Route serving Pontiac:
 * Wolverine Service operates several times daily between Pontiac and Chicago including stops along the way in Troy, Royal Oak, Detroit, Dearborn, Ann Arbor, Jackson, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Niles, and New Buffalo. There are many train connections in Chicago.
 * Wolverine Service operates several times daily between Pontiac and Chicago including stops along the way in Troy, Royal Oak, Detroit, Dearborn, Ann Arbor, Jackson, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Niles, and New Buffalo. There are many train connections in Chicago.

Get around
The city of Jackson is in a rough grid shape, with Interstate 94, US 127, Kibby Rd/McDevitt Ave, and M-60 roughly defining the north, east, south, and west borders of the city, respectively. Some major east-west thoroughfares running through the city are, starting from the north side, Monroe St, Argyle St, North St, Michigan Ave, Franklin St, Morrell St, High St/McCain Rd, Prospect St, South St, Kibby Rd/Park Rd/McDevitt Ave. Major north-south thoroughfares are, starting from the west side, M-60, Robinson Rd, Airport Rd, Brown St, West Ave (US 127 BUS, M-50), Lansing Ave, Jackson St, Cooper St, Elm Ave, Dettmann Rd. Other major thoroughfares that do not follow any grid-like pattern are Wildwood Ave, Boardman Rd, Spring Arbor Rd, Greenwood Ave, Weatherwax Dr, Page Ave, and Clinton Rd.

See
Jackson is a very historic city, and thus has many historic landmarks and attractions. With ties to the automobile industry and disputed birthplace of the Republican Party, there is a lot for history-lovers, but also many modern attractions for the family or single traveler. Some noteworthy sites include:

Do
There are many attractions in Jackson that appeal to a wide variety of individuals. The most notable of these include:

 * Nixon Pool and Skate Park, 400 E North St. Phone|+1 517 788-4070. Outdoor waterpark with two large waterslides, a wading area, and an outdoor cafe with drinks and snacks. Also has a shallow area for younger children. Great large community pool and perfect cooldown spot in the summer. The pool is open from mid-June to mid-August. Skate park also on site. Nice skateboard course with board, helmet, and pad rentals. The skate park is open from mid-June to mid-August. Great place for summer fun!
 * Hot Air Jubilee. This event is a highlight of Jackson's summer fun. For 3 days in July every year, dozens of hot air balloons take to the skies beginning at Ella Sharp Park and drift all over Jackson and the surrounding area. Fun to chase over country roads, and some offer rides high above the area or tethered rides when they have landed.
 * Hot Air Jubilee. This event is a highlight of Jackson's summer fun. For 3 days in July every year, dozens of hot air balloons take to the skies beginning at Ella Sharp Park and drift all over Jackson and the surrounding area. Fun to chase over country roads, and some offer rides high above the area or tethered rides when they have landed.

Buy
Jackson boasts many large stores concentrated in four main areas.
 * Jackson Crossing is by far the largest shopping mall in the city and the area, boasting over fifty stores and such big box stores as Target, Hobby Lobby, Burlington, Ross, Best Buy, Dunham's Sports, Five Below, OfficeMax, PetSmart, Lowes, and Kohls. There are also many restaurants in the mall, and a US Post Office branch as well. Home to Jackson's movie theater
 * Westwood Mall is the next largest mall in the city and the only other enclosed shopping mall. Not as upscale as its big brother to the north, but certainly boasts a variety of shops, the largest being JCPenney and Walmart (the only one in the city and surrounding area). A few restaurants are also located in the mall.
 * Airport Road Shopping Center. This shopping center is on Airport Rd between I-94 and Springport Rd on the northwest side of Jackson, just north of Jackson County Airport. This shopping center has a Meijer grocery store and gas station, a few fast food restaurants, a Holiday Inn Express and a Home2, a Jackson County Library Branch, and a Tractor Supply Co. on the east side of Airport Road. South of the freeway and a turn on O'neill Dr and there is a Sams Club, another Holiday Inn, and a couple of nicer restaurants (Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, Culvers).
 * Michigan Ave Shopping Center. This shopping center, on the east side of the city, has a Meijer, Rite Aid, Tractor Supply Co., Great Clips, and a few restaurants. This shopping center is located at the Michigan Ave/US 127 interchange and is the main business district for Michigan Center and Vandercook Lake

Go next

 * Spring Arbor University is 8 miles from Jackson in Spring Arbor (on M-60) and is a small, Christian liberal arts university. There are frequent musical, theatrical, and athletic events at Spring Arbor University, many of them free. Downtown Spring Arbor is a quaint
 * Marshall, 32 miles west of Jackson, is the quintessential American hometown. It is full of lovely Victorian homes and shops that have been beautifully restored.  In addition to being home to a number of small museums and antique shops, it hosts the Historic Home Tour every September.  Other festivals are held throughout the year.
 * Lansing the capital of Michigan, is 38 miles north of Jackson. Home of Michigan State University, two large shopping malls, and Lansing Lugnuts Minor League baseball, there is much to do here.
 * Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan, is 37 miles east of Jackson. Slightly nicer than Jackson and large college town. Great healthcare facilities as a result of the University of Michigan.
 * Hell, Michigan. This tourist attraction 15 miles NW of Ann Arbor is little more than a spot on the map, but has earned international fame through its name, which is registered on the list of unusual place names. Favorites include bumper stickers saying, "I survived the trip to Hell and back!" "Greetings from Hell!" "This place is Hell on Earth!" and Hell themed decor. Don't miss Satan's arrival by helicopter at Satan's Hills.
 * Chicago, Illinois is about three and a half hours from Jackson, Fort Wayne, Indiana and Indianapolis, Indiana are about 2 hours and 3½ hours away, respectively. Toledo, Ohio is 90 minutes away, Cleveland, Ohio is 3 hr 15 min away and Columbus, Ohio is 4 hours away. These larger cities are great launching points for a trip into Jackson, or leaving Jackson. They offer a wider range of activities and attractions. Also great for a weekend getaway from Jackson.
 * Michigan International Speedway, a NASCAR speedway 35 minutes south of town in Lenawee County. To get there from downtown, find S Cooper St (US 127 BUS/M-50) and head south. You'll meet up with US 127 and head south. You'll turn left onto US-12 just south of the county line and follow signs for Michigan International Speedway, which will be on your left. If you've gone past Brooklyn Rd, you've missed it, and you will need to turn around.

Cope
The city has deep religious roots. Though most businesses do not close on Sunday, they stay closed until churches let out. Even Jackson Crossing mall does not open until noon on Sunday. Though secularization is gradually weakening the roots, a lot of the population attends a service of some sort on Sunday. Places of worship in Jackson include:

 * Heart O' the Lakes Church -- Jackson Campus. This church, formerly Pathway Community Church, is part of the United Brethren denomination. 5225 Clinton Rd. Also has a campus in Brooklyn.
 * JaxNaz Church. Large Nazarene church in Jackson. 3905 Clinton Rd, Jackson
 * First Baptist Church of Jackson. 201 S Jackson St
 * Ganson Street Baptist Church. 637 W Ganson St
 * Bethel Church. 1691 Springport Rd
 * First United Methodist Church. 275 W Michigan Ave
 * St Paul's Episcopal Church. 309 S Jackson St
 * St John the Evangelist Catholic Church. 711 N Francis St

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Jackson (Minnesota)

Jackson is a city in Minnesota.

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Jackson (Mississippi)

Jackson is the capital of the state of Mississippi. While it may not offer much in terms of tourism today, Jackson can be used as a stopover for getting to other parts of the state or further.

Understand
Before Jackson became Jackson, a village sprang up around a trading post on the Pearl River called LeFleur's Bluff. Even while the Choctaw Nation called this area home, Mississippi was created in 1817 and early government officials from Natchez selected this site for a new capital in 1821.

Jackson was slow to take off, but the Confederacy used it as a manufacturing center and military hospital during the war. General Tecumseh Sherman noted its significance and burned it once on his way to the military campaign in Vicksburg and then once again to completion after Confederate troops from the city had blundered a sort of revenge attack. Thus a lot of antebellum architecture went up in flames, sparing pretty much only the original capitol building and governor's home. Thereafter Jackson eventually became the major metropolitan area in the state after wresting that status from Meridian. But, as elsewhere in the South, racial inequality permeated society, and Jackson became a significant site for Civil Rights movement activity from Freedom Riders demonstrations to marches.

Tourist information

 * Visit Jackson website

By train
Amtrak serves Jackson with the once-daily City of New Orleans between Chicago and New Orleans. is located at 300 W Capitol St, just west of downtown. The station also serves as a hub for local buses.

By car
Downtown Jackson is situated just northwest of the junction of Interstate 55 (running north and south) and Interstate 20 (running east and west). New Orleans, LA is about 190 miles south of Jackson; Memphis, TN. is about 210 miles north; Dallas, TX is about 300 miles west; Atlanta, GA is about 320 miles east.

Get around
JATRAN, the city transit system, has buses from Union Station six days a week until shortly after 5PM each day. Their phone number is: +1 601-948-7140  Pick up route schedules at the JATRAN office, open weekdays inside Union Station.

The JATRAN is not considered safe or efficient transportation by locals.

Do

 * On the weekends you can always find live shows to attend, such as at the Jackson Convention Complex or elsewhere. Jackson has a blossoming music scene, and various bars such as Martins, WC Dons, and Hal & Mal's often feature music ranging from Heavy Metal, to Indie Rock, to Blue Grass.  The three aforementioned bars are all located in the same inlet off of State Street, and also just south of the Pearl Street exit from I55.
 * Mississippi Braves minor league (AA) baseball - Pearl, MS
 * Mississippi Brilla pro-soccer - Clinton, MS
 * John M. Perkins Foundation, 1831 Robinson Street, offering insights and tours on Jackson's city scene and some of its enduring struggles with inequality.
 * John M. Perkins Foundation, 1831 Robinson Street, offering insights and tours on Jackson's city scene and some of its enduring struggles with inequality.

Buy

 * Fondren District, North State Street from Woodrow Wilson to Meadowbrook Rd. Office: 3318 North State Street, +1 601-981-9606. Shopping, antiques, restaurants and more in this quaint neighborhood that is reinventing itself.

Eat

 * Sophia's-Fairview Inn, Belhaven Neighborhood (Downtown Jackson), Casual Fine Dining, Southern Cuisine, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch +1 601 948-3429
 * Aladdin's, on Lakeland West, right before you reach State Street. Authentic and delicious Mediterranean.
 * Little Tokyo, in Ridgeland near the Northpark Mall (+1-601-991-3800, 876 Avery Blvd N, Ridgeland). This is not a sushi-buffet restaurant, but their food is very good. If you're want to save money go during lunch, and purchase one of their bento-box specials (about $6-7).
 * Pizza Shack. Located on Fortification Street across from the Baptist Health Center. Pizza Shack is Jackson's best pizza restaurant and offers a number of local favorites in addition to pizza. Priced very modestly and near the heart of the city, Pizza Shack is one of Jackson's best locally owned restaurants.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Pizza Shack. Located on Fortification Street across from the Baptist Health Center. Pizza Shack is Jackson's best pizza restaurant and offers a number of local favorites in addition to pizza. Priced very modestly and near the heart of the city, Pizza Shack is one of Jackson's best locally owned restaurants.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.
 * Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining.

Stay safe

 * Areas of the city you may want to be aware of your surroundings are: 'south side of the city - Terry Road, Raymond Road, and McDowell Road. On the west side of the city - West Capital Street, some parts of Highway 80.  On the northern area of the city - Baily Avenue, and parts of north-western part of the city: Woodrow Wilson Avenue and Northside Drive. Keep in mind that most of these areas are typically not visited by tourists, and they are mostly the older areas of the city that are in decline.
 * Keep in mind that a majority of the crimes in the city of Jackson are typically residential house burglaries, and typically are not against individuals or tourists. However this does not mean you should let your guard down and leave your street smarts and common sense at home.  The Jackson police department  keeps weekly reports for public viewing of where crimes occur the city.
 * Use the same precautions as you would in any large metropolitan city. Protect your vehicle by locking it up and activating the alarm system, and do not advertise yourself as being wealthy or as a tourist.  If you are in an area of the city looks dilapidated, use common sense and promptly leave to more secure grounds.
 * If staying at the hotels nearby the fairgrounds or the coliseum in Jackson, keep your room door locked and bolted, and always keep your vehicle locked and in a lit area (if possible). Use precautions whenever someone expectantly knocks on your room door, and immediately contact the front office to validate the hotel staff is requesting access into your room.  Visitors to the area hotels have been victims of robberies and assaults in the past.

Consulates
Be aware, there are no official consulates in the state of Mississippi. An honorary consulate only represents the business interests of a nation, and cannot provide legal or emergency assistance to their fellow citizens.

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Jackson (New Hampshire)

Jackson is a village in the White Mountain National Forest and Mount Washington Valley region in New Hampshire.

By plane
There are four major airports within 140 miles of Jackson. Logan Airport in Boston is an international airport with the greatest selection of carriers and service. Check fares and service to each airport to find the best to suit your schedule and budget.

 * Boston, MA  (140 miles) Aer Lingus, Air Canada/Air Canada Express, Air France, Alaska Airlines, American, American Eagle, British Airways, Cape Air, Cayman Airways, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Delta Connection/Com Air, Delta Shuttle, Finnair, flyGlobespan, ITA Airways, JetBlue Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, SATA, Southwest, Spirit, Swiss, United, United Express, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
 * Portland (Maine)  (70 miles) American, Delta, JetBlue, United.
 * Manchester (New Hampshire) (MHT) (115 miles) Air Canada, American, Comair, Delta, JetBlue, Soutwest, United.
 * Burlington (Vermont)  (140 miles) American, Delta, JetBlue, United.

By bus
Concord Trailways offers service from Logan Airport and South Station in Boston to the Covered Bridge in Jackson.

By car
Public transportation is limited in this area so you should have a car to get around. Beware of moose and deer when driving particularly around dawn and dusk. Here are some approximate mileages from major cities:
 * Portland, ME - 70 miles
 * Portsmouth, NH - 85 miles
 * Manchester, NH - 115 miles
 * Canadian Border - 115 miles
 * Boston, MA - 140 miles
 * Burlington, VT - 140 miles
 * Providence, RI - 200 miles
 * Montreal, PQ - 235 miles
 * Hartford, CT - 245 miles
 * Ottawa, ON - 325 miles
 * New York City - 350 miles
 * Washington, DC - 550 miles

Directions from three major cities:

From Boston, MA: (approx. 3 hours - 140 miles) Take interstate 95 North to the Spaulding Turnpike/Route 16 North. From Portsmouth, NH travel approximately 80 miles on Rte. 16 North to Conway. Continue on Rte. 16 through North Conway, Intervale and Glen. In Glen, turn right and remain on Rte. 16 North and travel 2 miles to Jackson Village Rte 16A. Turn right and follow through the RED COVERED BRIDGE and into Jackson village.

From Portland, ME: (approx. 1.5 hours - 70 miles) Take US Route 302 West to Glen, NH. In Glen turn right to remain on Rte. 16 North and travel 2 miles to Jackson Village Rte 16A. Turn right and follow through the RED COVERED BRIDGE and into Jackson village.

From New York City, NY: (approx. 6 hours - 347 miles) Take interstate 95 North to I-91 North to I-84 East to I-90 (Mass Pike). Take I-90 East to I-495 North to I-95 North. Follow I-95 North to the Spaulding Turnpike/Rte 16 North. From Portsmouth, NH travel approximately 80 miles on Rte. 16 North to Conway. Continue on Rte. 16 through North Conway, Intervale and Glen. In Glen, turn right and remain on Rte. 16 North and travel 2 miles to Jackson Village Rte 16A. Turn right and follow through the red covered bridge and into Jackson village.

Get around
Public transportation is limited in this area so you should have a car to get around. Beware of moose and deer when driving particularly around dawn and dusk.

 * Car rental agencies are available at all airports and in major city center locations. The only local car rental agency is Enterprise Rent-A-Car located in North Conway, NH.
 * Local taxi service is available; however, it must be scheduled in advance and may be somewhat expensive.

See
In winter be sure to make plans to get outdoors and downhill ski one of 250 trails in the area; cross country ski from our door on the #1 touring center in the East; take a guided snowshoe nature walk; snow tube; ice skate indoors or out; go dashing through the snow in a horse-drawn sleigh ride then end your day relaxing in front of a warm fireplace! Numerous winter events are held in the village each year.

In summer explore the endless miles of trails in the White Mountain National Forest by foot or mountain bike; kayak or canoe area rivers and lakes; cycle the country roads; take scenic drives to visit local covered bridges, farmers' market in the village square, cascades and waterfalls; attend a summer theatre performance at one of three theatre companies; enjoy a free concert outdoors under the stars; fly fish or just relax in one of the cool mountain streams. Be sure to take the kids to Story Land, a popular children's theme park for over 50 years and just a few miles away!

In Fall enjoy the classic white-steepled New England villages painted every shade of red, yellow and orange. Shuffle through the fallen leaves as you stroll through Jackson stopping at shops and galleries along the way.

Anytime of the year, you can visit over 200 name brand outlets, specialty stores, antique shops and art galleries. Shopping everywhere in New Hampshire is tax-free! Plan an escape to just getaway and enjoy a massage, find time to read your next book, or simply just enjoy the view!

Buy
Village of Jackson offers a collection of small shops, art galleries, and boutiques.

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Jackson (Ohio)

Jackson is a city and county seat of Jackson County, Southeast Ohio.

Get in
By car, Jackson is located just off of OH-32. Accessible from the north (Columbus area) by taking US-23 south through Circleville and Chillicothe, then taking US-35 towards Jackson. From the west (Cincinnati area) take OH-32 east.

By plane, the closest airports to Jackson are Port-Columbus International and Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport.

See

Do

Connect

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 * Cincinnati, Ohio - appx. 2 hr drive
 * Columbus, Ohio - appx. 1.5 hr drive
 * Huntington, West Virginia - appx. 2 hr drive
 * Charleston, West Virginia - appx. 3 hr drive
 * Ashland, Kentucky - appx. 1.5 hr drive
 * Portsmouth, Ohio - appx. 1 hr drive

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Jackson (Tennessee)

Jackson is a city in Western Tennessee that grew as a crossroads between various railroads in the four cardinal directions. It was the major commerce center of western Tennessee around the time of its founding in 1821 because Memphis had yet to emerge as a dominant community. Jackson hasn't been without its fair share of trials and travails as it knew the systemic ordeals of slavery for cotton production and lynchings and disenfranchisement as well as other places did in the South, plus high crime and tornadoes.

Get in
While passenger train service is no longer available, Jackson has an advantageous position due to its central location between Memphis and Nashville on Interstate 40 for those traveling by car or bus.

 * , 1400 Highway 70 East, has daily bus services from Memphis and Nashville. Tel: +1 731 427-1573.

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Jackson (Wyoming)

Jackson is the largest town (population 11,000 in 2020) in the Jackson Hole valley in Teton County, Northwest Wyoming, close to the south end of Grand Teton National Park. It is the gateway to two of the United States' best-known national parks, Grand Teton and nearby Yellowstone. Many famous people maintain vacation homes in and around this area. The combined elements of beautiful mountain scenery, Old West heritage, tourist traps and celebrity residents give this small town a unique atmosphere both cosmopolitan and frontier.

Understand
The terms "Jackson" and "Jackson Hole" are often mistakenly interchanged. "Jackson" is the name of the town. "Jackson Hole" refers to either the greater valley area (including, for example, the towns of Wilson and Kelly) or the Jackson Hole ski resort.

Jackson transforms from a popular ski town during the winter into a mecca for travelers here to admire and participate in boundless summer beauty and activities. Meanwhile, in the spring and fall seasons, the town slows down as only the 6,000 or so year-round residents remain (and many of them may leave during this time as well) and many of the hotels and restaurants close for the season. Each of the seasons have their pluses and minuses depending on the visitor's expectations and desires, but it pays to know what time of year is best for what activity, especially in Jackson's unique high-altitude environment.

By car
Jackson is a few miles south of Grand Teton National Park on U.S. Route 191. Wyoming State Highway 22 intersects US-191 in Jackson, connecting to Victor, Idaho. The nearest city of size, Salt Lake City, Utah, served by several major airlines, is 307 miles or about a five-hour drive away.

By bus

 * Mountain States Express has 1-2 round-trips per day to/from Salt Lake City via the U.S.89/U.S.30/U.S189 corridor
 * Salt Lake Express has 2 round-trips per day to Idaho Falls, where connections can be made to the Rexburg - Salt Lake City and Idaho Falls - Grand Falls route.
 * Bundu Bus bundubus.com has 2 round-trips per day to Idaho Falls, with service also available to West Thumb and West Yellowstone

Get around
START Bus (Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit) serves Jackson, Teton Village, Star Valley to the south as far as Etna, and Teton Valley as far as Driggs, Idaho. Travel is free within the town limits and north to the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

In addition to the rental car companies at the airport, Dollar and Thrifty both have depots downtown.

The town of Jackson is small enough to be explored by walking, or bicycle.

See

Skiing
Skiing is a popular activity during the winter in Jackson, with a handful of top-notch resorts nearby.

Hiking
An extensive network of trails runs through the mountains just outside of town, most easily accessible from the Cache Creek trailhead. Superb hiking opportunities abound in the nearby National Parks.
 * - in Jackson Hole

Day spas
Jackson Hole supports a community of people in the healing arts, with some great local day spas whose quality and service rival the big resorts.

Buy
The downtown area has all manner of stores spread across several city blocks. Goods offered range from outdoor apparel to artwork to run-of-the-mill souvenirs.

Sleep
Generally speaking, hotel prices and availability in Jackson can fluctuate wildly by the season. During the summer months (and especially summer weekends) hotel rooms can be very difficult to obtain without a reservation or without a lot of money. During the wintertime, there are typically always rooms available, however prime rooms near the ski resorts may require advance planning and additional funds. On the other hand, during the off-season, many hotels in town close due to lack of demand.

Camping

Camping, of course, abounds on the nearby National Forest, National Park, and BLM lands, and can range from isolated dispersed camping to highly sought-after sites reserved months in advance. Most camping spots, however, will require at least a half-hour drive from Jackson town proper.

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 * Grand Teton National Park
 * Yellowstone National Park, just north of Grand Teton
 * Alpine, a town 30 miles south

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Jackson County

There's more than one place called Jackson County:

United States of America

 * Jackson County (Alabama) - in the Mountains (Alabama) region of Alabama
 * Jackson County (Arkansas) - in Arkansas
 * Jackson County (Colorado) - in Colorado
 * Jackson County (Florida) - in Florida
 * Jackson County (Georgia) - in Georgia
 * Jackson County (Illinois) - in Illinois
 * Jackson County (Indiana) - in Indiana
 * Jackson County (Iowa) - in Iowa
 * Jackson County (Kansas) - in Kansas
 * Jackson County (Kentucky) - in Kentucky
 * Jackson County (Michigan) - in Michigan
 * Jackson County (Minnesota) - in Minnesota
 * Jackson County (Mississippi) - in Mississippi
 * Jackson County (Missouri) - in Missouri
 * Jackson County (North Carolina) - in North Carolina
 * Jackson County (Ohio) - in Ohio
 * Jackson County (Oklahoma) - in Oklahoma
 * Jackson County (Oregon) - in Oregon
 * Jackson County (South Dakota) - in South Dakota
 * Jackson County (Tennessee) - in Tennessee
 * Jackson County (Texas) - in Texas
 * Jackson County (West Virginia) - in West Virginia
 * Jackson County (Wisconsin) - in Wisconsin

See also:
 * Jackson Parish (Louisiana) - in Louisiana

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Jackson Township (New Jersey)

Jackson Township is a town of 60,000 people (2022) in Ocean County (New Jersey). Jackson is the site of Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor theme parks. This article also covers Plumsted Township, a community of about 8,000 people to the west of Jackson.

Get in
Interstate 195 is the major artery that travels through the northern section of Jackson, and provides a vital link to the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and other arteries. I-195 Exit 16 will place you on Ocean County Route 537, and Exits 21 and 22 also are within Jackson.

New Jersey Transit and Academy Bus offers limited bus service to Jackson Township.

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Trenton Mercer Airport. The nearest airports with international flights are Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport.

Get around
Jackson and Plumsted are very spread out, so a car is by far the most viable way to get around.

Lakewood Road/Bennett Mills Road crosses Plumsted and Jackson townships from west to east.

See

 * Rova Farms, a Russian resort in the Cassville section of Jackson.
 * Fish Road, an ancient Native American route to the Atlantic Ocean.
 * The Clayton burial ground in the Brookwood I section of Jackson.
 * The Clayton burial ground in the Brookwood I section of Jackson.

Do

 * Camping
 * Canoeing
 * Fishing
 * Cycling

Eat
Jackson is not known for fine dining. Your best bet is either the Cassville Tavern or some pizza parlor. They're all rather good. If it's kosher you crave, then go to Lakewood, one town east of Jackson.

Sleep
Jackson is nice enough, but it offers not one place for sleeping, unless you enjoy the great outdoors. The nearest towns aren't great. Unless you have friends to stay with, your best bet would be a brand name hotel in Point Pleasant, Freehold, or Toms River. If money is no object then either check into the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank, take a room in Princeton, Summit, or New York City, or rent a house in Spring Lake or Bay Head.

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 * Freehold
 * Princeton
 * Jersey Shore

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Jacksonville

Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast. Set amongst abundant beaches and possessing an ideal subtropical climate, its crown jewel is the unique habitat and natural beauty of the St. Johns River. For this reason and more, "The River City" is a popular destination for vacationers looking for a laid-back Sunshine State escape.

Understand
The city is in the Northeast Florida region, about 25 miles (40 km) south of the Georgia state line and about 340 miles (547 km) north of Miami.

Jacksonville is the largest city, by land area, in Florida in and the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968. That merger gave Jacksonville its great size and placed most of its larger metropolitan population within the city limits; with a population of 949,600, it is the most populous city in Florida, and the eleventh most populous in the United States. The surrounding Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area had a population of 1,504,980 in 2020.

Simply put, Jacksonville is an authentic Floridian city. Its economy is diversified and not wholly based on tourism. Harbor improvements since the late 19th century have made Jacksonville a major military and civilian deep-water port. Its riverfront location facilitates two U.S. Navy bases and the Port of Jacksonville, Florida's third largest seaport. Significant industries in the local economy include services such as banking, insurance, healthcare, and logistics. Despite this, Jacksonville is still a city in Florida, and tourism is important to the area, particularly in regards to its historical, cultural, and environmental assets.

Once holding the distinctions of "Insurance Capital of the South" and "Winter Film Capital of the World", and home to a formidable financial industry, this underrated cosmopolitan city is a composite of northern aesthetics and southern charm. A combination of rich architectural diversity, influential African-American ancestry, and substantial musical contributions have gifted Jacksonville an international appeal for its relatively small piece of the world. The city was listed as a "High sufficiency" world city in the World Cities Study Group's inventory, ranking alongside Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

History
The area was first inhabited by the Timucua people, and in 1564 was the site of the French colony of Fort Caroline, one of the earliest European settlements in what is now the continental United States. Under British rule, settlement grew at the narrow point in the river where cattle crossed, known as Wacca Pilatka to the Seminole Native Americans and Cowford to the British. A platted town was established there in 1822, a year after the United States acquired the colony of Florida from Spain; it was named after Andrew Jackson, the first military governor of the Florida Territory and seventh President of the United States.

By plane

To travel between the city and JAX:

Click here for a list of ground transport options including a list of rental car companies at the airport.

Other airports
, formerly St. Augustine Airport, is north of St. Augustine, and about  south of Jacksonville. The airport offers service from Trenton, New Jersey on Frontier Airlines. No regular auto service is available to Jacksonville.

Jacksonville has two general aviation airports: and, all of which are administered by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.

By train
Jacksonville is served by Amtrak via its daily Silver Meteor and Silver Star trains, providing connections from other destinations in Florida such as Orlando and Miami, but also from cities as far north as New York. is located at 3570 Clifford Lane, approximately northwest of downtown.

Get around
Jacksonville is sprawling with most of the city's more popular destinations not within walking distance of each other, with the exception of the city center. There, monorail service is free and connects the north and south banks of the river, offering travelers a great view of the city and an easy route to their destination. Most travelers to Jacksonville will want to venture out, see the beaches, shop and dine in its commercial districts, or visit historical sites and parks. This would be impossible or greatly hindered without a car. Unless you are planning on remaining at the beaches or the downtown area it can be time consuming to travel by bus, and too expensive by taxi.

JTA
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates the Skyway monorail system in the heart of Jacksonville, and a fairly extensive regional bus network. Rosa Parks Transit Station is the main transfer hub between systems. Nearly all bus lines, and both lines of the Skyway stop at Rosa Parks.

The Skyway is a free automated people-mover system in downtown Jacksonville. Eight stations are located throughout the Northbank, Southbank, and LaVilla districts. The system is open to commuters M-F 6AM to 9PM. Extended hours vary with special events, check JTA's website if you are planning on traveling in downtown during the weekend.

Bus frequency is between 30 minutes and an hour. Buses are reasonably comfortable, but JTA buses struggle with on-time performance. Buses do not run past midnight, and many bus routes stop running at around 8 or 9PM. All buses are linked via GPS to a central control system and stops are well-marked throughout the entire city.

By taxi
Taxi services are available, but expensive due to the sprawl of the city. Jacksonville is not New York City. Taxis are not readily available in every part of town, though they can be found at some downtown tourist destinations and central hotels. Service is also readily available at the airport.

By car
Major roads include:

 * I-10.svg & US 90.svg Interstate 10, an east-west highway traveling from Santa Monica, California via Pensacola, Tallahassee,Lake City and points in between. US Hwy 90 closely straddles I-10 through the Florida panhandle serving the cities and towns as a local highway or street while I-10 bypasses the city or town. It parallels along the north side of I-10 in Jacksonville as W Beaver St passing through Baldwin and Macclenny west of Jacksonville.
 * I-95.svg & US 1.svg Interstate 95, a north-south highway, which is the closest Interstate freeway to Atlantic coast, between Maine and Miami via Savannah, St Augustine, Space Coast, Fort Pierce, Port St Lucie, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and points in between.
 * US 1.svg & US 23.svg South of Jacksonville US Hwy 1 straddles I-95 as a separate road through most of Florida, towards Miami, serving as a local street in the cities and towns it passes through. It goes SE of town towards St Augustine as the Phillips Highway. Going north US Hwy 1 runs concurrent on US Hwy 23 (New Kings Rd), northwesterly, towards the Georgia state line in Folkston, Georgia.
 * US 17.svg US Hwy 17 continues to straddle alongside I-95 north of downtown Jacksonville (as N Main St) towards Brunswick, Georgia. Going south US Hwy 17 ('Hwy 17') still parallels I-95 but further apart, towards the Orlando Metropolitan area through Partlaka and Deland.

 * I-295.svg Interstate 295, a ring road highway that makes a circle around Jacksonville

Given the huge area Jacksonville covers (largest city in the continental U.S.A.), cars are the only practical way of getting around. Lyft and Uber are well established in the city and by far the most practical and affordable mode of transportation if you don't have your own car. You must have a smartphone and their apps.

Car rentals are also a convenient form of transportation for visitors, with local companies offering better prices but national chains offering more convenience vis-a-vis return policies and times.

Car rental companies include:

By bike
Biking has become a popular means of getting around in some of Jacksonville's central neighborhoods and districts, such as Riverside, Avondale, Murray Hill, San Marco, and downtown. Starting in Riverside, you can walk or bike down the Riverwalk to the Main St. Bridge, in downtown. Ride or walk over the bridge to access San Marco and its many shops and restaurants. Biking is a great way to enjoy the urban core's varied and beautiful architecture which is so easy to miss by car.

Parks and outdoors

 * Beaches - Jacksonville is on the Atlantic Ocean, and has a thriving beach culture, but not as packed or as crowded as the beaches in south Florida. Three cities within Duval county occupy most of the coastal real estate: Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach.
 * City parks:

Sleep
There are also places to stay in Amelia Island and Jacksonville Beach.

Consulates

 * 🇩🇰 Denmark
 * 🇫🇷 France
 * 🇳🇱 Netherlands
 * 🇳🇴 Norway

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 * Amelia Island - A beautiful island about an hour north of Jacksonville along FL-A1A, it is home to upscale houses, and the Amelia Island Plantation. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Amelia Island was used as a pirate base for raids on Spanish shipping. Known as the Isle of Eight Flags, it is the only location in the United States to have been under the allegiance of eight different nations.
 * Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
 * Olustee Battlefield - About an hour's drive west along I-10 in Olustee is the Olustee Battlefield, site of the only Civil War engagement in Florida. The battle is reenacted each February, and is a popular site for Civil War buffs.
 * St. Augustine - Founded by Spanish colonists in 1565, St. Augustine lays claim to being the oldest permanent settlement in the United States. It is about a 45-minute drive south of Jacksonville by I-95, or about an hour taking the more scenic route down FL-A1A.  It boasts many fine restaurants and tourist attractions, as well as a unique blend of old world architectural styles inherited from its Spanish and British masters.  The fort, the old city, the Flagler Museum, St. George's Street, the St. Augustine Lighthouse, and the Bridge of Lions are all recommended.

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Jacksonville (Arkansas)

Jacksonville is in the Central region of Arkansas.

See

 * Jacksonville Museum of Military History, 100 Veterans Circle, +1 501-241-1943. Exhibits paying tribute to America's servicemembers and its military efforts to be a superpower. Of special note is the
 * Arkansas Ordnance Plant Guard House, a checkpoint for the major ordnance assembly center that used to be here during WWII and is now on the list of National Historic Places.
 * Reed's Bridge Battlefield Heritage Park, on Hwy 161 about 1/2 mile southeast of the junction with Hwy 294. Has some structures and exhibits pertaining to the Little Rock Campaign and life during the Civil War era in general.
 * A water tower at Excell Park.

Buy

 * Family Dollar
 * a Walmart Supercenter

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Jacksonville (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Jacksonville:

United States of America

 * Jacksonville - A large city in the state of Florida.
 * Jacksonville (Alabama) - A city in the state of Alabama.
 * Jacksonville (Arkansas) - A city in the state of Arkansas.
 * Jacksonville (Georgia) - A town in the state of Georgia.
 * Jacksonville (Illinois) - A city in the state of Illinois.
 * Jacksonville (Maryland) - A city in the state of Maryland.
 * Jacksonville (Missouri) - A city in the state of Missouri.
 * Jacksonville (North Carolina) - A city in the state of North Carolina.
 * Jacksonville (Oregon) - A city in the state of Oregon.
 * Jacksonville (Pennsylvania) - A city in the state of Pennsylvania.
 * Jacksonville (Texas) - A city in the state of Texas.
 * Jacksonville (Vermont) - A city in the state of Vermont.
 * Jacksonville (West Virginia) - A city in the state of West Virginia.

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Jacksonville (Illinois)

Jacksonville is in western Illinois. It's a small town but packed with history, exuding an inexplicable charm captured in the eponymous song "Jacksonville" by Sufjan Stevens.

Understand
The town was named for Andrew Jackson, although some say it was actually named after a "colored preacher" named A.W. Jackson. There's plenty of unique history in this Illinois town. Illinois College is here, the first college in the state. The college, as well as the rest of the town, was a center of abolitionism and a major spot on the Underground Railroad. Other major schools are headquartered here as well, including MacMurray College, the Illinois School for the Deaf, the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, and Jacksonville Mental Health and Developmental Center. Ulysses S. Grant and his Illinois division of troops camped in the area during the Civil War. And both William Jennings Bryan and Stephen Douglas practiced law here.

Get in
Jacksonville is about 40 miles west of Springfield and is best accessed by car from Highway 72.

Get around
Like any small town, car is the best way to get around.

See

 * Big Eli No. 17 in Community Park was built in 1907 by the Eli Bridge Company, which is still in business making wheels and other carnival rides (such as the Scrambler). It's small but neat in that very fact, and also that it's over 100 years old.
 * Underground Railroad. Jacksonville was a major stop along the fabled Underground Railroad in the 19th century, and you can drive by or tour some of the homes that provided food, shelter, and assistance to the escaped slaves. Probably the best site is Woodlawn Farm, just east of town, which is being converted into a living history museum. There's also the Talcott Home (859 Grove St.), the Gillett Home (1005 Grove St.), and the Clay Home (1019 W. State St.).  For tours contact the Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
 * Illinois College is the first college in Illinois, established in 1829 in part by Harriet Beecher Stowe's brother Edward Beecher. It was considered a center of abolitionism and today is mostly a long cluster of pretty red-brick buildings and some more modern additions.
 * The David Strawn Art Gallery, housed in a brick mansion, showcases both local and national artists, as well as permanent collections of antique dolls and Native American pottery.

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Springfield, the beautiful capital of Illinois, is 45 minutes away.

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Jacksonville (North Carolina)

Jacksonville is the county seat of Onslow County, North Carolina. The home of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. Jacksonville is in North Carolina's Inner Banks region, approximately a one hour away from the "Port City" Wilmington.

See

 * Beirut Memorial, near Highway 24, a tribute to the men and women who died in Beirut, Lebanon on October 23, 1983.
 * September 11th Memorial, an element of which is a piece of the world trade centers.

Do
Jacksonville is less than a 30-minute drive to Topsail Island's great beaches. These beaches are open to the public and there are many free public parking areas with facilities and access to the beach. There are also rental properties available throughout the island; both for short and long-term rentals.

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Jacksonville Beach

Established in 1884, Jacksonville Beach has developed for over a century. The unique culture, history and traditions make this destination more than just your average beach stay. Celebrations like the Opening of the Beaches are deeply rooted in the city at large. Composed of an assortment of architectural styles giving the community a strong sense of place and an identity all its own.

Understand
The founding of what is now Jacksonville Beach took place in the 1880s in the lead-up to the tourist boom Florida would experience going into the 20th century. Permanent settlement began around 1885 and a highway was begun in 1892. A railway was built in the area around the time of the Spanish-American War, during which William J. Bryan used the beach for training of Nebraska's Third Regiment. The town was known as Pablo Beach from incorporation in 1907 until 1925, when it became Jacksonville Beach. During the early 20th century it was an important amusement park destination, with Little Coney Island being in operation during the early part of the century and a roller coaster in the mid-century.

The cities in its immediate (coastal) vicinity — including Ponte Vedra Beach and Neptune Beach — are part of the broader Jacksonville area, and Jacksonville Beach residents vote in elections for the mayor of Jacksonville. The beach town's population was 21,000 in 2010.

By car
The beach road (FL-A1A) provides access by highway as it does to most Florida towns. The eastern terminus of US-90 (Beach Boulevard) is in Jacksonville Beach.

By plane

 * is the primary commercial airport in Northeast Florida, with scheduled service offered by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, jetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. The airport is located approximately 15 miles north of downtown. The airport has one terminal building, with ticketing on the upper "Departures" level and baggage claim and ground transportation on the lower "Arrivals" level. There are two areas for ground transportation, at the center front for taxis and area hotel shuttles, and at the north end (outside of Baggage Carousel 1) for pre-arranged ground transportation, including limousines, rental cars, intercity buses/shuttles, and local JTA city buses.  Airline gates radiate from three concourses, A, B, and C which all funnel through one central security screening area. Generally arriving one hour before a flight's scheduled departure is plenty of time, but during major holidays, such as Thanksgiving, allow 1½-2 hours.
 * , formerly St. Augustine Airport, is 4 miles north of St. Augustine, and about 30 miles south of Jacksonville. The airport no longer has scheduled commercial service.

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 * Return to the main city in the region, Jacksonville proper.
 * To the south is 16th-century Spanish colony of St. Augustine, with Flagler Beach and Palm Coast farther south.

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Jacmel

Jacmel is a beautiful city in Southern Haiti.

Get in
The city of Jacmel can be easily reached via one of the best maintained highways in all of Haiti and although the road can become rather narrow and twisty in certain areas, it is arguably one of the prettiest drives in all of the country in which to admire the countryside. Taxis can do the 3hr drive for Port-au-prince at a set upon rate. Another (much less favorable) option would be to take a very crowded public bus, which should not be attempted for the fainthearted or those seeking comfort as they're always packed.

Get around
Jacmel is not a spread out city and everything can easily be seen on foot.

See
The city is very walkable and pleasant, and due to the fact it's facing the Caribbean Sea, the breeze in from the ocean make it quite enjoyable (much more so then most other inland cities in Haiti). The city itself is great visually and photographically as well as having some of the friendliest people in the country. Small local craft stores also abound and it's noted for one of the best places to buy Haitian handicrafts and souvenirs.

The buildings in the city are historic and date from the early nineteenth century; the city has been tentatively accepted as a World Heritage site and UNESCO reports that it has sustained damage in the January 2010 earthquake.

Do
Jacmel is the sort of place that is wonderful to spend a laid-back day wandering the streets and enjoying a slow pace (which is a very rare trait in a country such as Haiti), and the ideal day would include a couple hours walking the city aimlessly taking in the old grand architecture, followed by a nice seafood or Creole meal and a leisurely swim at the beach located on the Hotel Cyvadier property grounds -- which is open to the public but very hard to find for those not in-the-know (ask a local or a cab driver to point the way).

Buy
Excellent craft/souvenir shops are easy to spot while walking around the town. Do bargain (playfully but firm in what you believe is a fair cost) as prices will be inflated for Westerners.

Go next
Getting out of the city is just as easy as getting in, which will entail either local bus (not a good option for those that don't enjoy being squeezed into tight spaces with strangers) or a hired taxi for the 3 hr drive up the mountains to Port-au-Prince.

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Jaén (province, Spain)

Jaen is a Spanish province in the region of Andalusia. It is said to be the largest olive producing area in the world, producing 10% of the world's olives. The province sees fewer tourists than the coastal provinces of Andalusia, but has among the highest concentration of castles in the world outside the Levant thanks to its strategic position during the Reconquista.

Cities

 * — it's called the world capital of olive oil, and has the most beautiful Renaissance church in Andalusia
 * — situated within the Sierra Sur and dominated by a Moorish fortress
 * — a long and storied history along the Guadalquivir river, the last Sunday in April holds special significance
 * — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the best-preserved Italian Renaissance architecture in Spain
 * — olive oil and parasols nestled into the Sierra Mágina massif
 * — enjoy the novelty of exploring streets laid out along a grid in this relatively new city
 * — often used simply for transit connections; Lineares is a beautiful city in its own right
 * — it has a fantastic collection of Italian-inspired Renaissance era palaces and churches
 * — notable for its churches and the nearby Sendero de La Osera hiking trail

Other destinations
Cazorla village offers beautiful mountains, plenty of water, Guadalquivir river, nice food, wooden bungalows, deer, and eagles. In the surroundings you will find tiny villages and nice landscape with a wide variety of tourist activities.

The Parque Natural Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas in the east of the province is seen as a preferred summer retreat by Madrilenians in particular. The mountain towns of Cazorla at the southern end and Hornos and Segura de la Sierra at the northern end are worth a detour, the nature park spoils with spectacular views and a unique nature.

To the south of the twin cities, the Sierra Mágina awaits as a natural park with appropriate hiking opportunities and a visitor center in Jódar. Sierra de Andújar Natural Park in the north of the province is another nice spot.

The region is characterized by well-preserved castles from the Middle Ages, which can also be linked with one another for tourist purposes via a separate route. The main attractions are likely to be Alcalá la Real and Baños de la Encina with the Castillo de Burgalimar.

Understand
The province of Jaén, which is the furthest inland in Andalusia, gets the least from tourism. The sunny coasts are too far away for day trips from there to be worthwhile. For too long, a clique of wealthy landowners has stuck to the original structures, which were purely tailored to the olive harvest.

But anyone interested in Andalusia as the melting pot of European cultural history cannot avoid the region. The roots of the Moorish culture and those of the Catholic Reconquest (Reconquista) can be experienced in Cordoba and Granada. The renaissance bourgeoisie, who achieved prosperity through the olive trade, left their visible traces in such density, but only in this region.

The experience of nature and hiking opportunities also give the visitor a completely different picture of Andalusia than the average tourist is used to from the beaches near Torremolinos.

Get in
As the northernmost province of Andalusia, Jaén is hardly further away from Madrid than from Malaga or Seville in view of the well-developed transport network. In contrast to the more southern destinations, an alternative is to travel via Madrid.

By plane
The nearest national airports are Granada and Cordoba. There are international flights to Madrid, Seville and Málaga. Inexpensive and package flights are concentrated in Málaga or Jerez de la Frontera.

By train
The AVE high-speed train network runs past the northern end of the province from Madrid via Ciudad Real to Cordoba and Seville. Via the network of MD (Medium Distance) and AVANT trains, which is comparable to our D or IC trains, the Spanish railway company RENFE connects the capital Madrid within approx. 4 hours and Cordoba-Seville (2 hours) -Cadiz with Jaen. A connection to Malaga is usually connected with a change in Cordoba and also takes about 4 hours. From the Linares-Baeza train station (40 minutes drive from Jaén). Granada can also be reached in 2½ hours.

By bus
As everywhere in Andalusia, it is mainly individual providers who take care of regional and national bus connections. Intra-regional connections are assigned and listed by the Junta de Andalucia. Supraregional providers such as ALSA connect the province with Seville, Granada and Madrid and also link intra-provincial destinations on these lines. It is usually worth going to the local bus station here.

By car
The province can at least be explored faster and easier with your own car on the well-developed Spanish roads. The A-4 (or E-5) connects the province, coming from Seville and Cordoba, via Bailen with Madrid. In Bailen near Linares, the A-44 from Malaga and Granada via the capital Jaén joins this main traffic route. From the A-44, the A-316 branches off at Jaén in the direction of Baeza and Úbeda, which has now been almost completely expanded as a motorway.

See

 * The Cathedral: a beautiful renacentist building.
 * The Castle: place with very nice views and good place to chill out having a coffee surrounded by Arab environment.
 * The Arab Baths: very old Arab baths with an impressive arquitechture.
 * The world heritage listed villages Úbeda and Baeza are beautiful monumental cities with very typical landscape full of olive trees.

Do
The Landscapes of cultural interest in Jaén route could be an excellent way to delve into the landscapes and ethnography of the province.

Eat

 * El Alambique, in the surroundings of the city. You have to order chorizo, morcilla, pilpirrana, and conejo al ajillo.
 * The neighbourhood "El Boulevard" is very nice for lunch and you will find plenty of places: Cambrinus, Tito Nono among others.

Go next

 * Úbeda — historic city with great renaissance architecture.

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Jaffna

Jaffna District is the northernmost region of Sri Lanka, and one of the oldest inhabited places on the island. It is populated mainly by Tamil speaking people. It is separated from India by the Palk Strait and the Bay of Bengal.

By plane
Jaffna is connected by air to Colombo (both airports) and the Indian city of Chennai.

By bus
There are several private bus services operating from Colombo to Jaffna, costing around Rs 900. The drive takes half a day to complete (more than 9 hr) following the A9 motorway which runs through the middle of Sri Lanka. Tickets can be purchased online on 12Go Asia website.

By train
Daily intercity trains connect Colombo with Jaffna, with the journey taking approximately eight hours. As of mid-2023 there are three services per day, one of which is an overnight train with 2nd and 3rd class "sleeperettes" (reclining seats) only. The easiest way to check for the latest updates is with the excellent website Seat 61.

Get around
Once in Jaffna, there are several modes of transport.

By tuk-tuk
These are three wheelers which are very common in Southeast Asian countries. These are the quickest and probably the cheapest way to get around. A rule of thumb is Rs 100 per kilometre.

By bus
Jaffna has a public bus system.

By minivan
These are private hire minivans, best if you need transportation for the whole day.

Other
The locals get around on cycles and mopeds. Cycling is not safe with the number of dogs on the street.

See

Do
There isn't a lot to do in Jaffna unless you arrive at festival times. Nallur Kovil Thiruvizha (festival) is the biggest event in the Jaffna calendar when all the faithful come home to pray.

Festivals

 * Nallur Kovil Thaer Thiruvizha (Chariot Festival) This is one of the biggest festivals in Jaffna at the greatest temples in Sri Lanka. This is a feast for the senses while the faithful are praying and the chariot is being pulled through the temple grounds.
 * Thai-Pongal (harvest festival) Thai Pongal happens on 14 January and it is the celebration of good harvest. There will be fireworks and celebrations all through the day and night. All temples hold special Pongal poojas where people make pongal in front of the temple.
 * Theepavali The festival of light.
 * Tamil Sinhala New Year the Tamil/Sinhala new year is celebrated on the 14th of April.

Buy
The purchases that are mostly made in Jaffna are savory food items. You can buy souvenirs from stalls in tourist sites and railway stations.

Eat
Jaffna has a very unique cuisine, famous for its savory treats such as Wade (වඩේ- pronounced as wah-dei) and Dhal wade which is an appetiser in Indian Cuisine. Jaffna Kool (கூழ்) is very famous food in Jaffna; it is very spicy.

Drink
Tap water isn't good for drinking because of mineral content. The local brew is toddy, from the coconut or the palmyrah tree. Toddy from the palmyrah tree is sweeter. You can buy special 'Nelli' Cordial from shops.

Sleep

Stay safe
Despite the fact that it is a great place for vacation, Jaffna also has many dangers. Landmines from the civil war might still exist in some places. When walking along the beaches, be aware of jellyfish, as they usually wash up onto the beach at dawn. Do not go swimming beyond the Styrofoam borders.

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Jagdalpur

Jagdalpur is a city in Bastar district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

By train
From Visakhapatnam, catch the 1 Vishakapatnam - Kirandul Passenger (1VK) departing Vishakapatnam at around 6:45AM and reaching Jagdalpur by around 5:30PM. It has reserved First Class & Sleeper Class accommodation.

By car
From Hyderabad, you have to reach Bhadrachalam first and then drive down close to 251 km on the single-laned NH 212, via Konta & Sukma to reach Jagdalpur. Road conditions are bad, and be prepared for frequent checks by law enforcement authorities. Your vehicle of choice for a trip to Jagdalpur should ideally be a vehicle having a high ground clearance, and SUVs like the TATA Safari & Ford Endeavour fit the bill perfectly. From Hyderabad, Jagdalpur is around 600 km.

By bus
From Raipur, the road to Jagdalpur is good enough. You have regular overnight a/c and non-a/c sleeper buses running between Raipur/Bilaspur and Jagdalpur. From Raipur, Jagdalpur is around 300 km.

Get around
Buses, rickshaws and private vehicles are available locally.

See

 * Check out the ancient palace built by Kaktiya Dynasty Rulers, around 1.5 km away from Luniya Square.
 * Check out the new archeological museum made on the front of Sirhasaar Square, where you can enjoy the conserved ancient idols and statues showing rich architecture and sculpture of Nagwanshi rulers of the early 11th century.
 * Enjoy a hangout with your friends at Dalpatsagar Lake, most suitable for youngsters, youth, and joggers. It is 500 m from the palace.
 * Check out the Anthropological museum (about 3 km from the city centre - closed on Sundays)

Waterfalls
Jagdalpur is the gateway to several magnificent waterfalls. Some falls are seasonal and only impress post-monsoon.

Do

 * there is also a big lake within Jagdalpur, with boating facilities.
 * Take a walk down the Sanjay market area.
 * Check out Shahid Park, nearly 500 m from Luniya Square.

Buy
Jagdalpur attracts a lot of tourists who are interested in wooden art because it is famous for the Bastar wooden art, in which the wooden furniture is carved with the depiction of culture, tradition and custom of tradition of Bastar.

One unique and ancient style of metal art that exists in Jagdalpur (Bastar) is called "bell metal art". It uses an alloy with a combination of more than two metals (mostly brass, nickel and zinc), crafted into beautiful idols of different designs. Bell metal or dhokra is one of the earliest known method of metal casting. This craft dates back to the Harappa and Mohenjodaro period of Indus Valley Civilization.

Jagdalapur's weekly market takes place every Sunday.

Drink

 * Mandiya (ragi) page - "Mandiya page" simply means a kind of drink made from the boiling of rice powder and a special seed rurally called 'mandiya', which is like mustard seed with a very refreshing taste. 'Page' means 'drink'.
 * Mahua - the traditional Bastar drink. Have it strong or mix it with water or soft drinks.
 * Some other drinks such as sulphi and chhindras are also available which are sweet natural liquid extracts of sulphi tree and chhind tree(a kind of Palm tree). No need to mix water, it will taste as coconut tree drink. with time it will have more vigour you should drink it the same day other it will become sour and impossible to drink the next day.

Stay safe
While the government may downplay the issue, the state of Chhattsgarh is experiencing an ongoing armed conflict between government forces and "Naxlites" (organised communist/Maoist forces) that has claimed more than three thousand lives and has involved bombings, though tourists do not appear to be targets.

Discussion of politics, especially communism and the Modi government, should be avoided and will draw very strong reactions from locals. Feign disinterest and keep your personal opinions to yourself.

Venturing into rural areas and national parks, especially unaccompanied, is not advisable as Naxalite forces have been known to move into national parks.

Go next
Raipur: catch one of the numerous sleeper non-a/c buses to Raipur.
 * There is a weekly 'Haat' every Sunday at Narayanpur, about 120 or so km from Jagdalpur, on the road to Raipur. Worth a visit if you want to see live Bastar in action.
 * There is huge Ganesh Temple at Barsur - enquire at Jagdalpur for driving directions to Barsur
 * There is another temple (dedicated to Goddess Danteshwari) at Dantewada, about 84 km from Jagdalpur, on the way to Bailadila.
 * There are lots of fascinating caves close to Jagdalpur (nearly 30 km from city) called Kotamsar caves and Dandak caves.

Visakhapatnam: catch the return 2VK passenger that arrives at Jagdalpur at around 9:30AM (Daily service).

Hyderabad/Vijayawada: start early, catch the NH 221 to Bhadrachalam, and onwards to Hyderabad/Vijayawada.

Beware of NH-16 towards Nizamabad - Never even think of going west, towards Nizamabad (In Andhra Pradesh). Maps show the existence of NH16, linking Jagdalpur & Nizamabad via Gidam, Bijapur, Madded & Bhopalapatnam, but in reality, the road (NH-16) starts getting bad to worse from Bijapur onwards, and abruptly comes to a halt at Bhopalapatnam. Lack of a bridge across the Indrawati near Bhopalapatnam is the main culprit. So do not makes plans to go to Hyderabad via Bhopalapatnam & Warangal (NH - 202)!

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Jageshwar

Jageshwar is a temple town in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India, 36 km northeast of Almora.

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Jaguariúna

Jaguariúna is a city in the Campinas Region of São Paulo state.

Understand
This place name comes from the Tupi language and means "river of the black Jaguars".

By train
It is possible to arrive by vintage steam locomotive, the Maria Fumaça from Anhumas Station in Campinas.

Go next

 * Amparo
 * Campinas

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Jaigaon

Jaigaon is a city in the northern plains of West Bengal, India. It is a trading post for cross-border business with Bhutan. Unless you are planning to enter Bhutan or have an interest in construction material, there is no reason to visit Jaigaon.

Understand

As India does not allow the development of towns on international borders, Jaigaon sprang up illegally. Although the town now has legal status, there has been little or no attempt to smarten it up, and it remains a dusty, litter-strewn place full of companies selling construction material and shops marketing cheap clothes.

This article also covers Hasimara, a picturesque little town surrounded by tea plantations that is 15 km from Jaigaon  and can be reached from the town by auto rickshaw — shared around ₹30-40, reserved no more than ₹180 — or bus from Jaigaon bus station, as of January 2023.

Culture
The culture of Jaigaon is influenced by the town's diverse population of people from throughout India and Bhutan. The demand of Indian and Bhutanese consumers from nearby Phuentsholing has led to the development of the service sector in various fields.

Jaigaon's cultural diversity can be seen in its food and clothing. Various segments of Indian culture are represented, and the town's proximity to Bhutan has influenced locally available commodities.

By bus
There are regular buses from Siliguri, and the journey takes around four hours. The Bhutan buses travelling from Siliguri and Kolkata also make a stop here.

By auto
Around ₹30-50 for a shared and approx ₹300 for a reserved auto from Hasimara Station - the back of the station (cross the railway tracks). It will be slightly more expensive from the front area. The journey to Jaigaon takes around 20-30 minutes. When negotiating the price, travellers entering Bhutan need to inform the driver that they want to get down at Jaigaon Immigration Office. Otherwise, the driver will drop the passengers at Jaigaon Bus Station, which is a 10-15-minute walk from the town, or he will ask for extra payment when told to drive to the immigration office.

On foot
Phuentsholing is just over the border and only a gate divides the two towns.

Get around

The town is small and can be covered on foot, though an autorickshaw is recommended for the journey from the main bus terminal, which is located slightly out of town. Jaigaon lacks quality infrastructure, and during the rainy season the streets are muddy and difficult to negotiate on foot.

Buy
Bhutanese religious and cultural items can be bought cheaply at several stores along the main road if you turn right at Bhutan Gate. Strange artefacts from Bhutan and the nearby villages surface here from time to time, there is nowhere in particular to look but keep your eyes out for antiques!

Eat and drink
Tibetan-style cuisine such as momos is popular in Jaigaon. However, good Bhutanese food is relatively hard to come by as most people would rather just walk across the border. Certain hotels listed in the Sleep section also have restaurants for non-guests.

Sleep

 * Hotel Kasturi, near Bhutan Gate. Rooms are clean and moderately well furnished. Rates are moderate.
 * Hotel Kasturi, near Bhutan Gate. Rooms are clean and moderately well furnished. Rates are moderate.

Stay safe
While Jaigaon has a reputation for crime and drug dealing, as a border town, there are a high number of police patrolling, and so it is perfectly safe to walk around in the day. However, precautions should be taken at night, especially in dark alleys. Still, despite its reputation, there have been no reports of foreign tourists being assaulted or robbed in the town and crime is primarily confined to local disputes.

Cope

 * Banks in Jaigaon are not authorised to change foreign currency.

Indian Immigration
The office is next to the cinema hall : The office is open seven days a week, but only from 9AM to 6PM.
 * entering the town from Siliguri or Hasimara, take a left at the fork in the road (there is a statue at the junction and a large sign for "Alipuduar Police"), the immigration office is a few minute's walk on the left.
 * from Phuentsholing, take a right after exiting the gate. The immigration office is a five-minute walk on the right.

Immigration procedures:
 * All foreign nationals, except citizens of Bhutan, are required to get their passport stamped at the immigration office when either leaving or entering India. Those entering from Phuentsholing should ensure that they have an exit stamp in their passport when leaving Bhutan.
 * Bhutanese citizens require an entry and exit stamp (from Bhutan) in their passport only if they plan to exit India to a third country. For domestic travel inside India, a Bhutan ID is legally enough, though beyond Siliguri this is often not known, especially by hotel staff, and so it is advisable to carry a passport.

Go next

 * Siliguri - the major city in the region, and home to international standard shopping complexes, restaurants, and hotels. Bagdogra Airport is in Siliguri. There is no public transport (train or bus) leaving for Siliguri from Jaigaon/Hasimara from late afternoon, and so travellers should be prepared to leave by 3PM at the latest.
 * Thimphu - the capital of Bhutan is a five-hour drive from Jaigaon.

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