Things To Do
Jackson Town Square
Jackson's Town Square, formally named George Washington Memorial Park, is the cultural, civic, and business heart of our community. Dedicated as a park in 1934, each corner hosts arches made from elk antlers collected from the nearby Elk Refuge. The first antler arch was built in 1953, and each arch is disassembled and recreated periodically. The center of the park contains a stone memorial honoring local veterans. The Town Square is surrounded by local businesses of all kinds including restaurants, art galleries, and retail shops. During the summer months, people often enjoy a riding a stagecoach around the park.
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, is a historic bar and music venue located on the town square in the heart of Jackson Hole, and has been a Wyoming landmark since 1937. True to its name, The Cowboy Bar is no ordinary honkytonk. Countless celebrities, presidents, royalty, cowhands, as well as people from all walks of life, have enjoyed the fun and excitement for which this iconic bar is known.
Jackson Hole Aerial Tram and Gondola Rides
In just 12 minutes, the Aerial Tram glides skyward 4,139 vertical feet. The summit offers staggering 360-degree views of the Tetons, Jackson Hole Valley, and surrounding mountain ranges. The "Top of the World" provides amazing access to a plethora of great hiking and running trails, climbing and the occasional snowball fight. Oh, and don't forget the world-famous gourmet waffles in Corbet's Cabin. Adult tickets are $54/person. Save by purchasing in advance.
Scenic Drives at Grand Teton National Park
Driving through Grand Teton National Park offers stunning views of the Teton Range, along with the oppotunity to view wildlife. Many turnouts along park roads offer exhibits on park geology, wildlife, and plants. Turnouts also provide safe places to enjoy scenic views, view wildlife, and take photographs. Jenny Lake Scenic Drive Duration: 15-30 Minutes Location: Jenny Lake The Jenny Lake Scenic Drive skirts the east shore of Jenny Lake and provides spectacular views of the peaks. Moose-Wilson Road Duration: 20-60 Minutes Location: Moose-Wilson The Moose-Wilson Road is a corridor road connecting the towns of Moose and Wilson. Signal Mountain Summit Road Duration: 30-60 Minutes Location: Signal Mountain Drive the Signal Mountain Summit Road for panoramic views of the Teton Range and Jackson Hole. Teton Park Road Duration: 30-60 Minutes Location: Moose–Jackson Lake Junction The Teton Park Road follows the base of the Teton Range from Moose to Jackson Lake Junction.
Wildlife Viewing in Grand Teton National Park
Oxbow Bend One mile east of Jackson Lake Junction. Fish such as suckers and trout become food for river otters, ospreys, bald eagles, and American white pelicans. Timbered Island A forested ridge southeast of Jenny Lake. Pronghorn antelope, the fastest land animal in North America, forage on sagebrush. Elk come at dawn/dusk to eat grasses. Mormon Row East of US Highway 26/89/191, one mile north of Moose Junction. Bison and pronghorn graze. Coyotes, Northern harriers, and American kestrels hunt. Snake River Jackson Lake Dam south to Moose. Elk and bison graze. Bald eagles, ospreys and great blue herons build large stick nests within sight of the river. Cascade Canyon West of Jenny Lake. Look for golden-mantled ground squirrels. Pikas and yellow-bellied marmots live in fields. Mule deer and moose browse on shrubs. Blacktail Pond Half-mile north of Moose on US Highway 26/89/191. Elk and moose graze during the cooler parts of the day. Several kinds of ducks feed in the Snake River.
Hiking at Grand Teton National Park
Taggart Lake Duration: 1-2 Hours Location: Taggart Lake Trailhead Get spectacular views of the Teton Range on this easy hike to Taggart Lake. Phelps Lake Overlook Duration: 1-2 Hours Location: Death Canyon Trailhead Gain a vantage point above Phelps Lake on this easy hike. Lunch Tree Hill Duration: 20-45 Minutes Location: Jackson Lake Lodge Lunch Tree Hill is an easy walk with spectacular views of the Teton Range.