About this city
Also known as: The Thrill Capital of the East Coast
Sprawling across a massive expanse of the ancient Pine Barrens forest region in western Ocean County, Jackson Township is a historic and booming municipality recognized nationwide as a premier entertainment and family vacation capital. Incorporated in 1844 and named in honor of President Andrew Jackson, the town originally functioned as a quiet rural lumber and cranberry-harvesting center. Its economic identity was permanently transformed in 1974 following the construction of Six Flags Great Adventure, a colossal amusement park complex that features some of the world's tallest and fastest roller coasters alongside a massive drive-through safari. Today, Jackson coordinates its heavy theme-park entertainment economy with a booming suburban residential expansion, balancing high-capacity tourist zones with pristine pine forests and protected freshwater basins.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Experience world-record roller coasters and thrilling record drops at Six Flags Great Adventure. Feed exotic giraffes and elephants from your car at the massive Wild Safari Adventures. Hike or watch wildlife along the quiet forested singletrack trails of the Forest Resource Education Center.
