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The Jackson Hole Guide

 
 

Get Oriented

Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

Places of Interest

Outdoor Fun - Winter

  • Alpine Skiing or Snowboarding

  • Cross Country Skiing

  • Snowshoeing

  • Snowmobile Rentals

  • Sleigh Ride through National Elk Refuge

Outdoor Fun - Summer

  • Hike in Grand Teton National Park

  • Explore Yellowstone National Park

  • Horseback Riding - Spring Creek Ranch, Gallatin National Forest, Triangle X Ranch

  • White Water Rafting

  • ATV Ride Adventure

  • Fly Fishing the Snake River

  • Bar J Chuckwagon Dinner Show - Wilson, WY

Free Things To Do

  • Ranger programs in Grand Teton National Park including hikes, campfire presentations, tours of Menor’s Ferry and more

  • Laurence S. Rockefeller Nature Preserve - 8 miles of trails leading to Phelps Lake and a jumping rock

  • Bridger Gondola rides daily starting at 4:30pm to The Deck for happy hour overlooking Jackson Hole in summer

  • Visit the Fish Hatchery

Looking To Splurge On Adventures

  • Spend golden hour in the sky with tours from Fly Jackson Hole

  • Take a guided float trip to fly fish for cutthroat trout down the famous Snake River with JH Fly Fishing School

  • Summit a mountain peak, rock climb at Hidden Falls or rappel down cliffsides with JH Mountain Guides or Exum Mountain Guides

  • Spend an afternoon in the Bridger-Teton backcountry on a guided or self-guided ATV Tour or Snowmobile Rental through JH Adventure Rentals

  • Tour Yellowstone National Park on a snowmobile with Scenic Safaris for winter wildlife sightings, geysers, and hot springs away from the crowds.

  • Cat Skiing at Grand Targhee, the “powder experience of a lifetime”

  • Heli-Skiing in the Jackson Hole backcountry, the ultimate skier’s dream

Shopping In Jackson

  • MADE - local artisan-made gifts

  • Pendleton - blankets

  • High Country Outfitters - outdoor sports & apparel

  • Wyoming Outfitters - cowboy boots

  • Twenty Two Home - home goods

  • Womenfolk - vintage finds

Events

  • Historic Jackson Hole Rodeo every Wed, Fri, Sat starting at 8pm in the summer

  • Jackson Hole Shootout every Mon-Sat at 5:45pm on the Town Square

  • Farmers Market at Town Square - every Saturday morning in the summer

  • Concerts on the Commons - Sundays at Teton Village

  • Sunday “Church” - live music at Stagecoach Bar in Wilson, WY

Indoor Activities

  • National Museum of Wildlife Art

  • Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Centers

  • Teton Gravity Research Center films

Where to Eat in Jackson, WY

Coffee/Tea

  • Cowboy Coffee

Breweries & Aprés Ski

Dessert

  • Jackson Drug - old fashioned soda fountain with homemade ice cream

Late Night

  • Grab drinks and sit on a saddle at the bar, then dance the night away at cowboy-themed Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

  • An iconic watering hole with outdoor seating and a music venue, enjoy the historic Wort Hotel’s famous Silver Dollar Bar

Breakfast/Brunch

  • Stylish and friendly, Persephone Bakery is well-known for its artisanal breads, pastries and coffee which can be enjoyed from their outdoor patio

  • Located in a historic log cabin, enjoy Cafe Genevieve’s inspired homestyle cooking, where breakfast is served til 3pm

  • Ride the aerial tram ($45) to the top of Rendezvous Peak at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and have some top of the world waffles at Corbet’s Cabin

  • Dornan’s Chuckwagon features stunning views of the Tetons over a traditional-style breakfast.

Lunch

  • Buddha Bowls, tasty toasts, and acai bowls are found at Healthy Being Organic Cafe, Juicery & Market

  • Cutty’s is a locals favorite sports bar and grill with delicious Philly cheesesteaks and drink specials

  • Find fresh, modern Mexican cuisine at Hatch Taqueria & Tequilas, voted Jackson Hole’s best margarita

Dinner

  • Inspired by the flavors of Asia and the Far East, Teton Tiger features tasty Asian street noodles, rice dishes, and curries made from locally sourced ingredients

  • Munch on fresh chips and guac while sipping some of the cheapest margaritas in town at Pica’s Mexican Taqueria

  • Tucked away on a side street in Jackson, Glorietta Trattoria has wonderful Italian fare in a trendy mid-century modern interior

  • For a Western cowboy experience, make dinner reservations at Bar J Chuckwagon in Wilson and listen to the Bar J Wranglers




 

Where to Stay

Where to Camp

Campgrounds in Grand Tetons

Dispersed Camping in Bridger-Teton National Forest

Rustic Cabins in Grand Teton National Park

Anvil Hotel in Jackson

 

Tips for Jackson Hole Visitors

Skiing/Boarding Without Breaking The Bank

  • Saving on lift tickets: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort tickets can cost $159. At Snow King, lift tix are $59 and Grand Targhee lift tix are $109. Buying online in advance can save you money, and week days are often cheaper than weekend/holidays.

  • Saving on accommodations: In the winter, staying in downtown Jackson can be more affordable ($150/night) than out at Teton Village, the base lodge at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ($350+ per night). Airbnbs and Vrbos on the western side of Teton Pass are even more affordable especially with larger groups (4+). For the more adventurous, Grand Targhee offers camping at the base of the mountain for those with camper vans.

  • Saving on rentals: In the winter, many hotels and vacation rentals offer shuttles to and from the airport, as well as to the mountain resorts, so a rental car may not be necessary unless you are going to Grand Targhee. If you bring your own gear, the airlines charge $25-$50 per check bag while renting skis/boots/poles etc can cost about $80 per day.

  • Saving on food: Happy hour specials and aprés-ski deals can offer you a more affordable way to eat out. During the shoulder seasons there are $10 lunch specials at many places in town. Cooking some meals at your vacation rental is another way to save on food.

 

Incredible Excursions from Jackson Hole

Obligatory Hiking & Safety Reminders

  • Be Bear Aware

  • Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return

  • Talk to a ranger for the latest info on trail conditions before you leave

  • Help prevent erosion - stay on maintained paths

  • Leave no trace - pack out what you pack in

  • Respect the wildlife

Grand Teton National Park

Day Hikes and Alpine Lakes

  • Scenic Ferry Ride across Jenny Lake. Hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point

  • Upper Darby Canyon - fossils, waterfall and cave, 8 mi rt

  • Leigh Lake - beach, 7 mi rt

  • Avalanche Canyon to Lake Taminah - waterfall, alpine lake, 11 mi rt

  • Timberline Lake - alpine lake, icebergs

  • Alaska Basin - wildflowers, ponds

  • Cascade Canyon to Solitude Lake - views of Grand Teton and Mt Owen. 19 mi rt, 12 hours, +2700 ft, strenuous.

  • Garnet Canyon - views of Middle Teton. 8.4 mi rt, 6 hrs, +2650 ft, strenuous.

  • Amphitheatre & Surprise Lakes - hike past alpine meadows to 2 glacially carved lakes with views of Disappointment Peak. 10 mi rt, 7 hrs, +3000 ft, strenuous.

  • Delta Lake - unmaintained 9 mi rt link

  • Paintbrush-Cascade Loop - rewarding hike with waterfalls, high alpine lakes, two canyons. 19 mi rt, 12 hours, +4350 ft, very strenuous.

Amazing Photography Locations

  • For Teton Skyline Views: Black Tail Ponds Viewpoint, Snake River Overlook, Schwabacher’s Landing, Oxbow Bend, Mormon Row, Togwotee Pass

  • For Jackson Hole (valley) views: Inspiration Point, Corbet’s Cabin or The Deck at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

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