Why go
- Valley in Wyoming, U.S.
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including National Elk Refuge.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Afton Municipal Airport (AFO).
History
Jackson Hole is a valley between the Gros Ventre and Teton mountain ranges in the U.S. state of Wyoming, near the border with Idaho, in Teton County. The term hole was used by these same early trappers as a term for a large mountain valley. These low-lying valleys, surrounded by mountains and containing rivers and streams, were and are good habitat for beavers and other fur-bearing animals. Jackson Hole is 55 miles (89 km) long by 6-to-13 miles (10-to-21 km) wide and is a graben valley with an average elevation of 6,800 ft, its lowest point being near the southern boundary of Grand Teton National Park at 6,350 ft.
Must-see attractions
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Salt Lake City*
- United Airlines UA (A319) · 1 route: Denver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Afton Municipal Airport (AFO); 19 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jackson Hole, Wyoming (Yellowstone). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.