Travel to beautiful Jackson
The mountains, wildlife and riverfront display a scene truly unique to Jackson. Well known for its skiing, hiking and bars, this scenic city won't disappoint. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or friends trip, vacation rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Jackson Hole – from wildlife to wild west
Built into a mountainside above the National Elk Refuge, The National Museum of Wildlife Art features works by artists like Andy Warhol and Georgia O’Keeffe, among others. It also boasts an outdoor sculpture garden and interactive exhibits for kids. Avid skiers are probably familiar with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, but you can also hit the slopes at Snow King Resort without losing an avalanche of cash. Visiting families can catch the Victorian-style dinner theater at The Jackson Hole Playhouse, where you’ll find nightly musical comedy and a Wild West revue in an old-timey setting.
Holing up in Jackson Hole
A favorite destination throughout the year, Jackson Hole is particularly popular in the winter, when skiers from around the country flock to the area’s scenic slopes. Horse-drawn sleigh rides through the National Elk Refuge are a hit with couples and groups alike, and the surrounding mountains also offer hiking during the summer months. Looking for a taste of the Old West? You’ll be close to activities like horseback riding and an annual rodeo in your Jackson Hole vacation rental, and amateur prospectors can pan for gold in the nearby Yellowstone National Park.
Seasonal sport in Jackson Hole
Thanks to the surrounding mountains, summers in Jackson Hole tend to be warm to mild. Average highs in the 70s and 80s make July, August, and September popular months for sightseeing, hikes, and nature walks. Fall temperatures are brisk, with an average high of 58ºF in October and 39ºF in November. Since the valley averages 67 inches of snowfall annually, it’s no wonder that Jackson Hole vacation rentals are in high demand during the winter and early spring. Highs from December to February hover around 30ºF, but lows have been known to plunge as far as -50ºF – big coats and a stiff drink are recommended!
Jackson Hole’s American splendor
With an average elevation of 6,500 feet above sea level, this high mountain valley is flanked by the craggy slopes and glacial peaks of the Teton and Gros Ventre ranges within the Rocky Mountains. The Snake River runs the length of the Jackson Hole valley, and a series of rocky buttes rise from the valley floor. Just east of Jackson, the National Elk Refuge is the seasonal home to as many as 7,500 migratory elk, as well as bighorn sheep, bison, and the occasional grizzly bear.
Transportation to and around Jackson
The nearest airport is in Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), located 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from the city center.
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