Jackson Hole History
Jackson Hole's history began with trappers and evolved through cowboys, dude ranches and conservation to become the special place it is today, oozing with Western tradition and lore. As we like to say, Jackson Hole is the last of the Old West.
Jackson Hole Businesses
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Classic European cuisine at our historic Alpine-style lodge—the ideal spot to linger over delectable dishes paired with our imported wine and beer selection or to cozy up fireside après ski. Enjoy indulgent hors d’oeuvres and wine flights on our intimate dec...
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Connect with pristine wilderness in the remote reaches of the Gros Ventre Wilderness with a stay at the historic Goosewing Ranch, originally home to early homesteaders.
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The Jackson Hole History Museum run by the nonprofit History Jackson Hole - formerly the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum - tells the stories of Jackson Hole that connect people to the history of this valley and region. Explore 11,000+ years of hum...
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Last summer, sisters Nikki and Jessica Gill reopened the historic Jackson Drug and Original Soda Fountain started by their great-grandfather, Bruce Porter, in 1919. Sidle up to the 100-year-old bar and try their house-made ice cream and milkshakes or one of ...
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You can’t visit Jackson Hole without going to the iconic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar! Originally constructed in the late 1890s, this site was the town’s first bank before it became a café in the early 1900s. In 1937, it was renamed the Cowboy Bar and was grant...
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307-733-5771|Map|Email|Web
Explore 14 galleries of fine art and renowned masterpieces from past and present at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Stroll along the outdoor Sculpture Trail and enjoy gourmet dining at the full-service restaurant, Palate.
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The Jackson Hole Playhouse is the oldest frame building in Jackson and the longest-running professional theater in Wyoming. Evening performances are Monday through Saturday at 8 pm. Join us for a mouthwatering dinner before the show at The Saddle Rock Saloon...
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Since 1941, The Wort Hotel has combined the charm of a Western lodge with the exceptional service of a grand hotel. The hotel, located a half block from Town Square, is steps from all the action, including their own Silver Dollar Bar.
