If you are arriving early, the Jackson Hole rodeo is held on Wednesday nights at 8 PM and is a blast. Get in the Western spirit and see the cowboys and cowgirls in action! Be sure to buy tickets ahead of time and get there early for good seats (about 7:15 PM).
Teton Village is about a 20 minute drive from Jackson Hole and has nice shopping, lunch spots, and a gondola which will take you up the mountain to see some stunning views! Be sure to stop at Corbet's Cabin at the top for their world famous waffle.
Enjoy the beauty of Wyoming on horseback! There are tons of amazing guided horseback tours -- we recommend Mill Iron Ranch or Spring Creek Ranch. https://www.springcreekranch.com/activities/summer-recreation/horseback-riding/ https://www.millironranch.net/trail-rides
Take a beautiful scenic float along the Snake River with amazing views of the Tetons! A high chance of seeing some wildlife as well. This is a float, not whitewater rafting, so you won't go through any rapids and will stay dry.
Grand Teton National Park's southern entrance is just a 20 minute drive from Jackson. The park boasts gorgeous landscapes with beautiful lakes, alpine vistas, and plenty of wildlife. Linked is the National Park Service website where you can buy a standard pass to enter the park. It is $35 per car and can be used for 1 week.
There are some amazing scenic view spots around Jackson! Here are a few not to miss: 1. Schwabacher Landing: about a 25 minute drive from Jackson. -If you're an early bird, go for sunrise to see the Tetons glow! We recommend getting there at least 45 minutes beforehand, as it will be busy and the parking lot gets full. Be sure to dress warm! 2. Mormon Row: about a 20 minute drive from Jackson. -A historic preserved Mormon settlement with amazing views. 3. Potholes Turnout: about a 40 minute drive from Jackson (located in Grand Teton National Park) -High likelihood of seeing some wildlife! 4. Jenny Lake Overlook: about a 40 minute drive from Jackson (located in Grand Teton National Park) 5. Oxbow Bend: about a 40 minute drive from Jackson (located in Grand Teton National Park) -A good spot for moose sightings early in the mornings.
Enjoy the beauty of the Tetons with this gorgeous hike! It is about a 20 minute drive outside of Jackson Hole into Grand Teton National Park. This trail is very doable for a lot of different activity levels, only about 250 feet of elevation gained. Keep in mind the altitude and bring water :)
This is a nice, moderate 4 mile out-and-back trail that ends at a serene alpine lake. If you’re feeling adventurous you can choose to jump off the famous jumping rock into Phelps Lake!
This trail is for experienced hikers and not for the faint of heart. It is about a 30 minute drive outside of Jackson Hole into Grand Teton National Park. It boasts gorgeous views on the way up and ends at a beautiful alpine lake! The last mile is a tough rock field scramble, and about 2200 feet of elevation gained total. You will feel accomplished after! We recommend bringing lots of water and starting early.
The Silver Dollar Showroom is a bar located in the Wort Hotel and hosts live music every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, usually starting around 7 PM. The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar hosts live music Monday-Saturday night, usually starting around 8 PM.
Sip on some complimentary drinks while you design your own custom-made cowboy hat!
Jackson Hole's Town Square is surrounded by tons of fun novelty shops - souvenirs, clothing, food, candy, and more. Spend the afternoon roaming around and admire the famous antler arches! Be sure to stop in Lee's Tees to get some Jackson Hole apparel.
Jackson Hole has some great restaurants! We recommend booking reservations in advance if allowed. Some of our favorites are listed below. Breakfast: -Café Genevieve -Persephone -Pearl Street Bagels -The Bunnery Bakery & Restaurant -D.O.G. Lunch: -Snake River Brew Pub -Dornan's (located in Grand Teton National Park, about 15 minutes from town. Has amazing patio views!) -Miazga's -Virginian Restaurant (breakfast or lunch) Dinner: -Snake River Grill -Gun Barrel Steak and Game House -Trio -The Kitchen -Gather -The Blue Lion Happy Hour: -Bin22 (great tapas and wine deals) -Hatch (margaritas!) Coffee: -Cowboy Coffee -Snake River Roasting Company
Yellowstone's South entrance is about an hour drive from Jackson Hole, and the park has tons to offer whether you plan on doing a half day trip, or extending your time in Wyoming to explore. If you are looking to spend a half day to full day in the park, we recommend leaving early and driving to Old Faithful (~2 hour drive), where there is a ~5 mile, easy walk around several geysers and hot springs. You will likely see a few bison along the way. Other sites nearby include the Grand Prismatic Spring and Thumb Lake. If you plan on extending your trip in Wyoming and venturing up to Yellowstone, please see the example 3-day itinerary attached.