Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
For unparalleled luxury in the heart of this mountain village, Jackson has plenty of op-
tions.
Amangani
(1535 NE Butte Rd., 307/734-7333,
www.amanresorts.com
, from $800
nightly in off-season) is perched on the edge of a butte with stunning views from every win-
dow of meadows and mountains. In addition to deluxe suites and first-class service, Aman-
gani rents spectacular homes. In Teton Village at the base of the ski hill, the 5-star
Four
Seasons Resort
(7680 Granite Loop Rd., 307/732-5000,
www.fourseasons.com
,
from $299
in off-season, $739 in high-season) offers ski-in/ski-out access with exquisite amenities in-
cluding glorious dining, a spa, and flawless service.
Away from the hustle and bustle of town, perched on a ridge overlooking the entire val-
ley is the
Spring Creek Ranch
(1800 Spirit Dance Rd., 307/733-8833 or 800/443-6139,
www.springcreekranch.com
,
from $180 in spring and fall, $285 in early summer, $360 in
summer, $215 in winter), which boasts a variety of accommodations, including hotel rooms,
cabins, condos, and exclusive mountain villas. The property is entirely self-contained with
two restaurants on-site, a spa, and a slew of activities. The views from here trump just about
everything else in the region, and the quiet gives Spring Creek Ranch tremendous appeal.
At Teton Village,
Hotel Terra
(3335 West Village Dr., 307/739-4000 or 800/631-6281,
www.hotelterrajacksonhole.com
)
is a hip choice, at once luxurious and sustainable. The
ecofriendly rooms have clean lines, retro-funky appointments, and lots of gadgets for tech-
ies, including iPod docking stations, flat-screen high-definition TVs, and Bose surround
sound. The 132 guest rooms and suites range in size and style from urban studios and Terra
guest rooms ($180-450) to 1-3-bedroom suites ($320-1,400). There are two restaurants on-
site, a lively bar, a rooftop swimming pool and hot tub, a day spa, and a new fitness center.
For many visitors, the best way to enjoy Jackson Hole is to while away the days at
a scenery-soaked dude ranch somewhere in the valley. After all, it was the dude ranches
that jump-started Jackson's economy in the 1920s and 1930s. There are a multitude of
wonderful choices that range from the historic and rustic, like the
Flat Creek Ranch
(15 bumpy miles from Jackson in isolated splendor, 307/733-0603 or 866/522-3344,
www.flatcreekranch.com
, $660-800 for 2 people, all-inclusive), and the extravagant, like
Lost Creek Ranch & Spa
(U.S. 89, Moose, 30 minutes north of Jackson, 307/733-3435,
www.lostcreek.com
,
$5,250-13,500/week), to the family-oriented, like the
Heart Six Guest
Ranch
(Moran, 35 miles north of Jackson, 307/543-2477,
www.heartsix.com
,
1-3-bedroom
cabins $129-349 nightly). There are options for every preference: proximity to town,
emphasis on riding, this century or last, weekend or weeklong stays, and more. For
a comprehensive listing of the dude ranches in the vicinity of Jackson Hole, contact
the
Dude Ranchers' Association
(866/399-2339,
www.duderanch.org
)
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