Jackman Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Somerset, Maine, USA
About Jackman
The economy of the valley has historically been based in wood products and the railroad. Over the last hundred years tourism and border traffic withCanadahas 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 hav
Where to Eat in Jackman
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bigwood Steak House
- 🍴Mama Bear's Den.
- 🍴Schmooses Pub & Grille
- 🍴The Four Seasons
Where to Stay in Jackman
- 🏨Attean Lake Lodge
- 🏨Bishop's Motel
- 🏨Cozy Cove Cabins
Jackman Travel Guide Sections
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