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Western Girls' Trip to Jackson Hole, WY Guide
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items A Wyoming girls’ weekend guide to Jackson Hole with a rugged-meets-refined edge—divey cowboy bars, postcard Teton sunrises, and chic Western boutiques packed into one perfectly curated mountain escape 🤠
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what to do in jackson 🌄
where to eat in jackson 🍖
where to shop in jackson
what to do in jackson 🌄
in a valley town flanked by the national elk refuge to the south and grand teton national park to the north–lest you look over the infamous mountain resort in between–the best place to spend time in jackson is the great outdoors.
THE sunrise photo spot, pose in front of john moulton barn on mormon row to capture that truly iconic jackson hole shot 🏔️
Mormon Row
ride a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon through the national elk refuge to get as close as possible to the herd that calls this protected plain home. pet and take photos with the trusted steeds from your tour at the end of the hour 🦌
Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides
a year-round activity that holds up even when the weather isn’t cooperating: ride through the national elk refuge and grand teton national park with a pair of binoculars, scanning for bison, elk, deer, moose, bald eagles, trumpeter swans, and bighorn...
Grand Teton Wildlife Safaris
pay $55 without a lift ticket to eat “top of the world waffles” on rendezvous mountain, a peak with notoriously difficult terrain including corbet's couloir that’s so treacherous the liftie is required to read off safety guidelines leading into the i...
Aerial Tram
part of the ikon pass, lift tickets can get quite pricey–and that’s before factoring in rental gear or lessons–so it pays to find someone who can shoot over a friends & family discounted ticket. don’t board the aerial tram with skis or a snowboar...
Ski Jackson Hole
an immersive experience from start to finish: meet working sled dogs in the kennel before getting towed along yourself, observing how much these canines genuinely love to run. expect a cacophony of barks from each and every dog house while the chosen...
Dogsledding
we had also considered snowmobiling, but this more expensive excursion requires a driver’s license and felt like a pretty similar seated experience to a dog sled ride–minus all the cute furry friends ❄️
Snowmobiling
countless biking trails loop in and around jackson, including the grand loop which winds up to wilson, recommended by the staff at hobart sports where we snagged our bikes. while largely paved, you are biking around hilly terrain where it pays to hav...
E-Bike Rental
a famous hideaway for gamblers when betting was outlawed in wyoming, the interior of this historic hotspot features all sorts of old-timey memorabilia, western celebrity shots, and an overall photographic timeline of the town’s history. swing dancing...
Silver Dollar Bar
did you even go to jackson if you don’t get a photo with the massive bucking bronco sign out front? with saddles for bar seats and four red velvet pool tables you’ll need to cough up a few quarters to play at–and that’s after the $15 cover–this is th...
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
where to eat in jackson 🍖
game is everywhere–bison and elk show up in everything from bolognese to burgers. espresso spritzers–essentially a latte cut with tonic water–are apparently jackson’s signature café order and huckleberry is practically its own food group out here.
arguably the most famous coffee shop in town, placing an order ahead is prudent to avoid the long line. i’ve seen the honey badger recommended but went for the caramel cappuccino; they undoubtedly have some of the most interesting espresso offerings ...
Cowboy Coffee Co.
modern 2-story barnyard café with seasonal specialties like honey & flowers or the more exotic miso suzu latte complemented with homemade baked goodies–we came back for the not-too-sweet cream cheese frosting cinnamon roll 3x in 2 days 🍩
Snake River Roasting Co.
turquoise booths brighten this indoor-outdoor brunch and lunch spot noted for serving the best roasted tomato soup of my life topped with olive oil–pair with the fontina and gruyère grilled cheese for the ideal dip 🥫
Persephone Bakery
ride the aerial tram up to eat these “top of the world waffles.” they come fresh off the griddle insanely quick, folded in half and cut into quarters since this is a handheld, no-fork situation with toppings like cookie butter melted in the middle of...
Corbet's Cabin
this spot in moose, wy wasn’t even on my radar but rather recommended by our local safari guide due to the entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows with unobstructed teton views. a heartier italian lunch, pizza and pasta like bison bolognese is the mo...
Dornans
playful modern lunch café where i discovered espresso spritzers are the name of the game in jackson–otherwise known as a light milky latte infused with tonic water. i was pleasantly surprised with the gf jackson hippie egg white soufflé breakfast san...
Picnic
embrace your inner child and draw the prairie animals you’ve seen around town on the paper table cloth with provided crayons. housed inside the swanky cloudveil from marriot’s autograph collection, this fine-but-not-stuffy dining establishment has an...
The Bistro
a retro italian bistro with a secret off-menu spicy pineapple margarita and menu full of local game from sturgeon and rocky mountain elk to bison teres major and duck breast 🦌
Glorietta Trattoria
although i wouldn’t go out of your way for this dinner–unless you’re ordering room service inside the reasonably-priced and conveniently close to town wyoming inn like we did–the short rib cowboy pops were a delightful yet light entrée 🥩
Whistling Grizzly
where to shop in jackson
while the storefronts facing the iconic antler arches around the town square are the most obvious places to shop, my favorite hidden gems were found tucked into narrow alleyways and down the steps of tiered shopping hubs 👢
an upscale curation heavy on damson madder and never fully dressed. whether it’s chic clothes, eclectic home goods, or other tchotchkes you’re seeking, this was undoubtedly the most successful boutique we stumbled upon in terms of the devastating sho...
Altitude
a more down-to-earth boutique compared to altitude, coincidentally at about a quarter of the price, with trendy western-inspired pieces that won’t break the bank. if you need to top off an outfit with an embellished cowboy hat, find a robust selectio...
Accentuate
customize your own funky wearables from trucker hats and totes to tanks and sweatsuits in a DIY that won’t break the bank, unlike the $500+ cowboy hats sold elsewhere. cheeky iron-on patches are offered in all sorts of styles from wyoming references ...
Midnight Lunch
a locally run ranch since 1912 with branded tees and sweatshirts sold in a shop near the town square, this is about as authentic as it gets for true jh merch–plus kendall jenner and gigi hadid have both repped the brand after staying on-site for the ...
Diamond Cross Ranch
worth a stop for western window shopping, though if your heart is set on branding and feathering a felt cowboy hat, you will pay a pretty penny for the premium experience. mentally design your dream ranch interior while you’re at it–wooden rocking ch...
Onyx & Antler
taxidermied animals aside, this was the best gift shop we found selling a wide range of local souvenirs–from endless huckleberry-flavored products to magnets, ornaments, destination tees, and plenty of wood-carved figurines. if you’re looking for a o...
Jackson Mercantile
a more granola gift shop with artisanal, handcrafted goods that skew a bit more kitschy than what you’ll find at jackson mercantile. perfect for the crafty folk in your life who appreciate personalized gifts with a bit more tact 🧵
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