Jackson Hole is the name of the mountain valley extending along the east side of the Teton Range from the town of Jackson to near the southern border of Yellowstone National Park.
The Jackson Hole resort area hosts several hundred thousand tourists a year. Visitors go to enjoy the endless miles/kilometers of forest and ranch land to the east and south, the scenery, the many recreation options, and the wildlife and celebrity sightings. Jackson Hole has become one of the destinations for celebrities and politicians, in Wyoming and out.
Jackson Hole retains much of its historic cowboy heritage despite the development boom, and visitors have a wealth of options, from heart-stopping whitewater rafting trips, pristine hiking trails, impeccable service and gourmet cuisine to manicured golf greens, black-diamond ski runs and honky-tonk bars.
Unless you visit in the off-season, lodging in the area will be expensive, but a little research (or opting to camp) can make the trip more affordable. It also will leave you with more money to spend on shopping and activities: In betweeRead More ... n skiing, fishing, hiking and just taking in the view of the Teton mountain range, many people spend a couple of days wandering through the area's wealth of galleries, as well as chain and specialty shops in downtown Jackson and in outlying areas.< Show Less
