Jackson Attractions
Jackson was one of the key stops on the Underground Railroad. Some of the houses that served as stations can still be seen today. The proximity to 188 lakes allows Jackson to offer plenty of recreational activities.
Cascades at Sparks County Park
The Sparks County Park occupies 465 acres and contains the illuminated Cascades, a giant waterfall and six fountains over which water tumbles in continually changing patterns. A small museum depicting the history of Cascades Falls, two golf courses, tennis courts, a picnic area, lagoons, paddleboats, batting cages and a miniature golf course are found within the park.
Ella Sharp Museum
This 19th century home of Ella Merriman Sharp was willed to the city of Jackson in 1912, with the understanding that a park and museum be developed for all to enjoy.
Visitors can tour the furnished Victorian home as well as a one-room school, an exhibition of carriages, a woodworking shop, along with printer's office, doctor's office and general store.
Visitors can tour the furnished Victorian home as well as a one-room school, an exhibition of carriages, a woodworking shop, along with printer's office, doctor's office and general store.
Ella Sharp Museum
3225 Fourth Street
Jackson, MI 49203-5001
United States
3225 Fourth Street
Jackson, MI 49203-5001
United States
Phone 1 (517) 787-2320
Fax 1 (517) 787-2933
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Ella Sharp Park
Ella Sharp Park covers 562 partially wooded acres with athletic fields, cycling and jogging paths, cross-country ski trails, a driving range and nature trails.
JCC Community Events Center (formerly Michigan Space and Science Center)
The JCC Community Events Center is located on the southeast corner the Jackson Community College campus and is used for community and college events.
The Michigan Space & Science Center was closed in 1998 and most of the equipment and exhibit pieces were moved to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo.
The Michigan Space & Science Center was closed in 1998 and most of the equipment and exhibit pieces were moved to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo.
