Jackson Hole Activities and Attractions

Activities in Jackson Hole, WY – from Wild to Purely Wonderful

Truly offering something for everyone, Jackson Hole hosts a variety of attractions for the outdoorsman and adventurer, as well as those seeking more refined pursuits. While one’s first association may be with winter activities around Jackson Hole ski area, the summer months also offer a wide range of activities and events for everyone, young and old to enjoy. The Micro-Brew Festival’s hundreds of best regional beer offerings provide another summer favorite. For the culturally inclined, Jackson Hole features over 40 art galleries, a new multi-million dollar Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, and a number of museums, including the extraordinary National Museum of Wildlife Art. The Grand Teton Music Festival, often considered the gem of Jackson’s cultural scene, is a must-see for classical music fans, and the internationally known Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival combines beautiful works on canvas with nature’s glorious fall colors.

Jackson Hole winters offer a beauty and charm unique to the Grand Teton region, including the potential to satisfy that famed desire to ski Jackson Hole. The always lovely mountain community turns into a veritable winter wonderland, offering visitors every manner of cross country, downhill and skate skiing and snowboarding. But beyond the opportunity to ski Jackson Hole, numerous other snow-friendly winter activities abound, including snowmobiling, snowshoeing and dog sled tours. For a slower pace and romantic adventure, couples often favor horse-drawn sleigh rides followed by a cozy fire-lit dinner, like the Four Diamond-rated fine dining offerings at the Rusty Parrot’s Wild Sage restaurant.

Whether you arrive in winter to ski Jackson Hole or opt to enjoy such exciting Wyoming summer activities as whitewater rafting, mountain biking or horseback riding, in the Jackson area adventure always mixes with epic scenery. For those who prefer a slower pace, winter snowshoeing, year-round wildlife viewing, and summer’s hiking, fishing, and golfing are among the best in Wyoming—or indeed the West.

Let the Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa’s attentive, award-winning concierge staff make your customized activity arrangements in advance for the best possible Jackson Hole experience.

Also see our event event calendar for upcoming area events and attractions.