Overview
Jackson is the seat of Butts County in the Classic Heartland of Georgia.
3 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Jackson
Indian Springs State Park
A founding state park in the Georgia state park system and thought to be one of the nation's oldest, with springs that one can still sample and a tranquil lake and creek setting.
High Falls State Park
A popular state park with a picturesque cascade and the ruins of a formal industrial center.
Dauset Trails Nature Center
A nature center that is an amalgamation of trails through hardwoods and non-releasable animals on exhibit and in the wild.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Dec. (climate data from nearby Classic Heartland of Georgia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 36 mi away (major hub). Directions
- PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta — 45 mi away. Directions
Jackson is about 12 miles to the east of the I-75 corridor and is connected to that via US Route 23.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Indian Springs State Park, Dauset Trails Nature Center
- Lunch Hunter's Cafe
- Afternoon High Falls State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Settled in 1826, Jackson was a casualty of General William T. Sherman's March To The Sea campaign during the Civil War, as anyone who has seen some embers could probably understand. But then it got a boost when the railroads arrived after the war, and now is within striking distance of Atlanta for long-haul commuters. Jackson also happens to be where Georgia's maximum security and death row part of its penal system is located, but, that aside, it has some exemplary parks nearby.
Get in
Jackson is about 12 miles to the east of the I-75 corridor and is connected to that via US Route 23.
See
Eat
Eat Hunter's Cafe
A real down-home locals type of place.
Sleep
The best option would likely be to stay in a tent or yurt or cabin at one of the above state parks. For those more geared to motel stays, there are a couple of basic ones in Jackson.
Nearby
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City / town · 12 listings · 18 mi away
Conyers
City / town · 5 listings · 26 mi away
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Hapeville
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Macon
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Stone Mountain
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Peachtree City
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