Likely, if you are visiting Jackson Hole, you are here to see the nearby National Parks, go skiing, go hiking, etc. But the town of Jackson Hole has a lot to offer its visitors, no matter what time of year. Discover how you can spend a day in town with these top things to do in downtown Jackson Hole.
Take a photo at the Town Square
Take a photo in front of the famous antler archway that guards the entrance to Jackson’s Town Square. If you are visiting during the holiday season, see the archway lit up with thousands of white lights for one spectacular site!
Jackson Hole Ghost Tour
Get to know some of Jackson Hole’s ghostly residents on a ghost tour of downtown. Popular stops along the ghost tour include the haunted Wort Hotel and the Playhouse. These tours are a fun way to learn about Jackson and its Old West history.
Take a Stagecoach Ride
Sure, you can tour downtown on your own, but it’s much more fun aboard a horse-drawn stagecoach. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, the stagecoach rides are picked up at the Wooden Shack at Town Square. Tours last around 10 minutes.
Jackson Hole Shootout
In the summer, Monday – Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day, spectators watch the Jackson Hole Shootout. Known as the longest, continuously running gunfight in the U.S., this event is one of the most popular activities for visitors.
A Drink at the Cowboy Bar
Enjoy a taste of the Old West at the famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Live country music adds to the bar’s charm with animal wall mounts and western décor to boot. It’s truly one of the best things to do in downtown Jackson Hole.
A Stroll on the Wooden Boardwalks
Spend the day shopping the downtown local shops that line the streets of downtown. Shop till you drop from western boot stores to outdoor clothing outfitters. But what makes this shopping experience so unique are the wooden boardwalk walkways, adding to the town’s Old West charm.
Stay at the Huff House Inn
Located just a few blocks from the Jackson Hole Town Square is the historic Huff House Inn. Our luxury boutique hotel is ideally located near town and a short drive to Grand Teton National Park, making it easy to enjoy all that Jackson Hole has to offer. Savor time together at our outdoor patio area all year round with a warming hot tub, firepit, and seating area. Plus, little extras like daily homemade cookies, complimentary coffee, plush bathrobes, and luxurious linens, all there to help make your stay with us more comfortable. We look forward to having you!