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Within easy walking distance of the square are more than 70 eateries—from mouthwa-
tering pizza joints with ski-bum prices to the very tony—and a number of fine art galleries
and shops that sell everything from high-end furs to T-shirts and knickknacks. There are
also plentiful espresso and ice cream shops for those in need of instant energy.
Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum
Just down Cache Street from Town Square, the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Mu-
seum (225 N. Cache St., 307/733-2414, www.jacksonholehistory.org , 9am-5pm Tues.-Sat.,
$5 adults, $4 seniors over 60 and students) is full of interesting historical photos of the
region, Indian artifacts, fur trade-era tools, and firearms. The historical society offers free
walking tours of Jackson in summer.
MM National Museum of Wildlife Art
Just three miles north of Town Square overlooking the National Elk Refuge, the National
Museum of Wildlife Art (2820 Rungius Rd., 307/733-5771, www.wildlifeart.org ,
9am-5pm daily summer, 9am-5pm Mon.-Sat., 11am-5pm Sun. winter, $12 adults, $10 seni-
ors over 60, $6 children 5-18) is an absolute find. In existence in various forms since 1984,
the museum's 14 galleries represent the lifetime study and collection of wildlife art by Bill
and Joffa Kerr. There are more than 5,000 objects in the permanent collection, primarily
paintings and sculpture by artists that range from early Native American artists to masters
both past and present, including Pablo Picasso, Carl Rungius, John James Audubon, Robert
Bateman, and Kent Ullberg. A three-quarter-mile sculpture trail, which is free and open to
the public, was added in 2012-2013. The trail combines marvelous art with the stunning
landscape around Jackson, and often plays host to live music, theatre, yoga, and other pro-
grams. Audio guides to the museum are included with paid admission, and coupons for dis-
counts on admission are offered on the museum's website.
The museum itself is a work of art: Inspired by the ruins of a Scottish castle, the red Ari-
zona sandstone building emerges from the hillside like a natural outcropping of rock and
often reminds visitors of Anasazi ruins.
MM National Elk Refuge
During the winter months, more than 11,000 elk descend from their mountain habitat to
the National Elk Refuge (532 N. Cache St., 307/733-9212, www.fws.gov ) located in Jack-
son Hole. The large number of elk make the refuge a popular wintertime attraction (in the
summer, birds and other wildlife populate the range). Horse-drawn sleigh rides through the
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