Jackson Is The Closest Major Town To Grand Teton National Park

The quaint town of Jackson, Wyoming is located in the valley known as Jackson Hole, and is just south of Grand Teton National Park. If you are planning your visit to Grand Teton National Park, you should definitely plan on spending some time in Jackson.

Jackson is known for its western laid back lifestyle. This tends to draw a wide variety of people wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of big city life. Some of the top wildlife and landscape artists call Jackson home and you can see their award winning paintings in the art shops and art galleries in Jackson.

The town of Jackson is small enough that you can easily get around by walking. Shopping is one of the main activities in Jackson. There are shops that will cater to the tastes of almost everyone. The best place to start is the historic Town Square. You can find western clothing including cowboy boots, leather jackets, and fashionable cowboy hats, for men and women. Some of the more unique items available include chandeliers, jewelry, and even knife handles made out of elk antlers.

Jackson Hole offers you many unique dining options. You can find home cooking ribs and burgers all the way to fine dining for those of you with the desire for steak and lobster. One restaurant you have to visit is the Silver Dollar Grill. The main attraction is the 2,032 silve dollars that are inlaid into the bar. The Silver Dollar Grill was the first Chop House in Jackson and really provides you with a true western atmosphere.

Jackson's only AAA rated four diamond restaurant is the Wild Sage at the Rusty Parrot Lodge. The Wild Sage provides you the freshest seafood and elegant dining in an elegant western setting.

Rusty Parrot Lodge and Spa Rusty Parrot Lodge and Spa is a gorgeous place to stay while you are in Jackson. Locate on Gill Street in the town of Jackson, the Rusty Parrot Lodge is easy to find and convienent to town. To check room rates, availability and to make reservations at the Rusty Parrot Lodge, just click on the Buy button!

There are over 20 motels and hotels located around the town of Jackson. You can select lodging at the well know hotel chains like the Best Western Lodge at Jackson Hole or the locally owned unique Cowboy Village Log Cabin Resort.

Best Western Lodge At Jackson Hole Best Western Lodge At Jackson Hole is located about 8 miles from the Jackson airport. The Best Western is a great place to stay while you are in Jackson and visiting Grand Teton National Park. As always, you can expect all the ammenities that all the Best Western hotels provide. Be sure to make your reservations early. To easily check room rates, availability, and to even make reservations, just click on the Buy button. Enjoy your stay at the Best Western Lodge at Jackson Hole!

Cowboy Village Resort Cowboy Village Resort provides you rustic log cabins for spending the night. These quint cabins are popular, so make your reservations early! Just click on the Buy button to check rates, availability, and to make reservations!

The Wort Hotel located in the heart of Jackson, was named one of AAA's top 10 Historic Hotels in the United States. The Wort Hotel has been a landmark of Jackson since 1941.

The Wort Hotel The Wort Hotel is a beautiful historic hotel that is located in the heart of Jackson. If you want to be in the center of all the Jackson restaurants and shopping, reserve your room at the Wort Hotel. To easily check room rates, availability, and make reservations, click on the Buy button!

If you are interested in staying at Bed & Breakfasts, the Alpine House B&B is a 22 room, European style Inn. Each room is decorated with European antiques, gorgeous bathrooms, and beds with down comforters. Most of the rooms have private balconies and fireplaces.

The Grand Victorian Lodge Bed & Breakfast provides you a small luxury hotel with the atmosphere of a bed & breakfast. Amenities include Victorian rooms and suites, Godiva chocolates, Terry cloth robes and slippers, outdoor hot tub, wireless internet and cable tv.

While you are in Jackson, be sure to visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art. The Wildlife Art Museum exhibits art from its permanent collections in addition to changing exhibitions from around the world. The museum has a permanent collection of more than 5,000 items that includes paintings, photographs, and sculptures by over 100 artists. More than 75,000 people visit the museum every year.

The area around Jackson is known for the spectacular and abundant wildlife. One of the main attractions is the National Elk Refuge located just outside Jackson. The elk refuge is operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The elk refuge is home to thousands of wild elk that migrate from the surrounding mountains to spend the winter in the Jackson Hole valley. In order to maintain the elk population, a feeding program was established in 1912 because the town of Jackson was built on the area that elk traditionally wintered. The elk refuge is 25,000 acres in size and the elk spend about 6 months on the refuge.

A private contractor offers horse drawn sleigh rides through the elk refuge from mid-December through March. You will never forget the experience of a sleigh ride among a herd of thousands of elk. You need to buy tickets at the visitors center in Jackson and then take a free shuttle bus to the refuge. The entire journey takes about an hour and tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for children 5-12 and kids under 5 are free.