Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Around Grand Teton Highlights
Ride through the wildflower meadows to explore Idaho's Teton Valley (
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on horseback
Tear down single-track trails on mountain bikes only to catch your breath
on the gondola ride up at Jackson Hole (
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Cross streams and crest lofty ridges on the trail to Table Mountain (
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Luxuriate at Rock Spring Yurt (
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in a guided overnight trek to
the backcountry
Soak in Granite Hot Springs (
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) pool after a hard day on the hoof
Shred powder at the legendary Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (
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Hit happy hour at one of Jackson's upscale eateries (
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Jackson
307 / POP 9915 / ELEV 6234FT
Beautiful and studiedly rustic, technically this is Wyoming, but with the highest per-capita
income in the US. Once a diamond in the rough, now McMansions spread here like bru-
cellosis: it's a haven for millionaires since there's no income tax. This is the new West, a
human confluence that includes ranchers, rhinestone cowboys, mountain athletes and an
army of service workers. As the community evolves, tensions sometimes flare over wil-
derness, since 97% of Teton County is, in fact, public land.
Yet Jackson is abuzz with life: trails and outdoor opportunities abound, fresh sushi is
flown in daily and generous purse strings support a vigorous cultural life. When it be-
comes a little much, just skip the souvenir shops and dwell in the glorious backyard called
Grand Teton National Park.
Jackson marks the intersection of Hwy 22 (heading west to Teton Pass) and US 26/89/
191. The main drag follows East-West Broadway into the downtown area, where it turns
north onto Cache Dr at the town square, the heart of the pedestrian-oriented commercial
district. Hwy 390 (Moose- Wilson Rd) leads north 7 miles to Teton Village.