At every corner of Jackson’s Town Square stands an arch made of elk antlers; the antlers come from the nearby Elk Refuge. Jackson also offers a range of attractions: public events, culture and rodeo, activities at Snow King Mountain, and wildlife viewing. Which of these shapes your stay also depends on the season.

Town Square: a distinctive feature throughout the year

In winter, there is an ice-skating rink on Town Square. Check seasonal operating information in advance if you plan to use it. Throughout the year, the square hosts rallies, memorial events, an Easter egg hunt and other lively events. Individual events vary, so seasonal winter activities take place alongside a year-round calendar of events.

History and rodeo

The Main Gallery of the Jackson Hole History Museum covers more than 11,000 years of human history in Jackson Hole. Texts, artifacts and videos are complemented by pull-out drawers with objects visitors can touch and interactive kiosks. The different media offer a range of ways to explore this long period: the exhibition combines reading and visual material with opportunities to interact.

The museum also offers public, one-hour guided walking tours of downtown Jackson led by a local guide. Tours follow a seasonal schedule; check the dates if you would like to include one in your stay. The Jackson Hole Rodeo offers a different cultural focus. Its events include bareback riding, bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, saddle bronc riding and mini bull riding. The specific event lineup may vary; check the individual event if you would like to see a particular discipline.

Snow King Mountain and the Gondola

Snow King Mountain is just steps from Town Square and is a year-round destination for recreation, adventure and outdoor activities. In winter, it is a ski area offering skiing, snowboarding, tubing and night skiing. The mountain’s year-round appeal and its seasonal winter sports are distinct aspects of the destination. The Snow King Gondola offers panoramic views of Jackson, the surrounding mountain ranges and the Tetons; its operation is seasonal and weather-dependent. If a gondola ride is part of your plans, check the operating period for your travel dates.

National Elk Refuge: wildlife viewing and programs

The National Elk Refuge & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center is an interagency visitor center in Jackson. In winter, the Refuge is a good place to observe overwintering elk, bighorn sheep, trumpeter swans and bald eagles. Refuge Road is the official access road to the Refuge. It also offers free educational programs year-round; while wildlife viewing is a winter activity, program dates may change.

When searching for hotels in Jackson, you can match your travel dates to your main interests: year-round offerings alongside winter experiences, seasonal tours and weather-dependent gondola operations.

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