Lanée & Christian's Guidebook
Food scene
Great local spot for brunch and dinner. Closest place to our cottage. Call or check their schedule to make sure they are open as hours vary.
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Badger Creek Cafe
110 N Main StGreat local spot for brunch and dinner. Closest place to our cottage. Call or check their schedule to make sure they are open as hours vary.
Big Hole Bagel & Bistro
285 North Main StreetGreat for breakfast, lunch or coffee.
Excellent Thai fare. A little on the fancier side. They do take-out
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Teton Thai
18 North Main StreetExcellent Thai fare. A little on the fancier side. They do take-out
Good spot for very casual, hearty eats before you embark on an outdoor adventure. House made donuts are awesome, anything with their house made bacon is great; if you like something hearty and robust with a Korean flair, get the rice bowl... Call to check their hours first as they vary.
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Yetis Post
98 E Little AveGood spot for very casual, hearty eats before you embark on an outdoor adventure. House made donuts are awesome, anything with their house made bacon is great; if you like something hearty and robust with a Korean flair, get the rice bowl... Call to check their hours first as they vary.
Tatanka Tavern
18 N Main StGreat for Napolitano-style oven-fired pizza.
The go-to BBQ joint down in Victor. They had a fire in Fall 2021 so might still be renovating from that, but call to see if they are back.
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Big Hole BBQ Victor
22 West Center StreetThe go-to BBQ joint down in Victor. They had a fire in Fall 2021 so might still be renovating from that, but call to see if they are back.
Generally considered the best rated restaurant in town. Nicer and higher-end fare, but not swanky or stuffy. Reservations recommended.
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Forage Bistro & Lounge
285 East Little AvenueGenerally considered the best rated restaurant in town. Nicer and higher-end fare, but not swanky or stuffy. Reservations recommended.
Favorite burger joint in the Valley. Down in Victor. Casual, but not a fast food joint. They take their time to do it right.
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The Brakeman American Grill
27 N MainFavorite burger joint in the Valley. Down in Victor. Casual, but not a fast food joint. They take their time to do it right.
Valle Del Sol
220 North Main StreetAmazing, authentic Mexican-style tacos. Super casual, hole-in-the-wall type place.
Great spot for coffee and breakfast pastries, etc. Super chill patio and green space to eat and relax. Occasional live music in summer.
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Rise Coffee House
40 Depot StGreat spot for coffee and breakfast pastries, etc. Super chill patio and green space to eat and relax. Occasional live music in summer.
Sips & sweets
30 North Main StreetBest Ice Cream in the Valley
Natural, whole foods and groceries owned and run by a family in our neighborhood. Great place to grocery shop local.
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Barrels & Bins Natural Market
36 South Main StreetNatural, whole foods and groceries owned and run by a family in our neighborhood. Great place to grocery shop local.
The main (and largest) grocery store in the Valley. It is pretty large and well-stocked for a town of this size. They do have a deli bar, coffee joint, and carry-out bar if you're looking for something quick and simple but that food is nothing to write home about.
Broulim's Pharmacy
240 S Main StThe main (and largest) grocery store in the Valley. It is pretty large and well-stocked for a town of this size. They do have a deli bar, coffee joint, and carry-out bar if you're looking for something quick and simple but that food is nothing to write home about.
Extremely popular to locals and visitors alike – right off the highway through Ashton. A great place to stop for a burger and huckleberry shake on your way back from an excursion to Yellowstone or Island Park. Or a fishing day on the Henry's Fork.
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Frostop Drive In
26 US-20Extremely popular to locals and visitors alike – right off the highway through Ashton. A great place to stop for a burger and huckleberry shake on your way back from an excursion to Yellowstone or Island Park. Or a fishing day on the Henry's Fork.
Probably best pastries within a few hundred miles of here. One of our favorite stops when we pass through Jackson on our way to Grand Teton.
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Persephone Bakery
145 East BroadwayProbably best pastries within a few hundred miles of here. One of our favorite stops when we pass through Jackson on our way to Grand Teton.
Historic bar in downtown Tetonia. Lots of character. They do music series in the summer (and maybe in the winter). Popular local joint across the street from Badger Creek Cafe.
Tetonia Club
Historic bar in downtown Tetonia. Lots of character. They do music series in the summer (and maybe in the winter). Popular local joint across the street from Badger Creek Cafe.
Sports Bar-type restaurant. Standard fare. Worth noting as a good place for simple, no-frills take-out pizza.
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O'Rourkes Fine Food & Beer
42 E Little AveSports Bar-type restaurant. Standard fare. Worth noting as a good place for simple, no-frills take-out pizza.
Pizzeria Alpino
165 North Main StreetGood Pizza. Nice as a sit-down place or take-out.
Another popular Mexican restaurant. Authentic fare. They do Taco Tuesdays which are popular and tasty!
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Hacienda Cuajimalpa
355 North Main StreetAnother popular Mexican restaurant. Authentic fare. They do Taco Tuesdays which are popular and tasty!
Fancified Burgers and Shakes in downtown Jackson. Easily accessed on your way to or from Grand Teton. There is a LOT of good food in Jackson and we've only scratched the surface, but this place seems to be a crowd-pleaser and we go back frequently.
Liberty Burger
160 North Cache StreetFancified Burgers and Shakes in downtown Jackson. Easily accessed on your way to or from Grand Teton. There is a LOT of good food in Jackson and we've only scratched the surface, but this place seems to be a crowd-pleaser and we go back frequently.
Seems to be the biggest bar hangout in Driggs. Pretty good food menu too so also suitable for family eating.
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Royal Wolf
63 Depot StreetSeems to be the biggest bar hangout in Driggs. Pretty good food menu too so also suitable for family eating.
Nice, newer brewery and restaurant in Driggs. Seems to be popular although we haven't been there ourselves.
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Citizen 33 Brewery
364 N Main StNice, newer brewery and restaurant in Driggs. Seems to be popular although we haven't been there ourselves.
Local Services
Good place to rent outdoor gear. Skis in winter, bikes, etc. in summer.
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Peaked Sports
70 East Little AvenueGood place to rent outdoor gear. Skis in winter, bikes, etc. in summer.
Great place to rent backcountry gear (mainly AT skis and cross country). Go to Peaked Sports for downhill gear. Also great place for outdoor gear, maps, and hiking/camping advice and equipment in the summer.
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Yostmark Mountain Equipment
285 E Little AveGreat place to rent backcountry gear (mainly AT skis and cross country). Go to Peaked Sports for downhill gear. Also great place for outdoor gear, maps, and hiking/camping advice and equipment in the summer.
Place to rent kayaks, paddle boards, and rafts for floating the Teton River.
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Teton River Supply
89 N Main StPlace to rent kayaks, paddle boards, and rafts for floating the Teton River.
A local cinema and theatre/playhouse. Just came under new management so new film and theatrical events are being planned and organized. Best to just call them and ask what is happening until they get their website up and running.
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Pierre's Playhouse
Depot WayA local cinema and theatre/playhouse. Just came under new management so new film and theatrical events are being planned and organized. Best to just call them and ask what is happening until they get their website up and running.
A long-standing local institution popular with visitors and locals alike between Driggs and Victor. Old-school drive in theatre screening current movies (usually of a general audience variety) and occasionally throw-back films. They also serve burgers and shakes delivered right to the door of your car. Back your car or truck into your spot, turn on your radio to the right channel and bring blankets and pillows to bundle up from the evening chill.
They only operate during the summer months and typically Thursday - Friday (maybe Sunday?) and usually do a double feature for the price of one entry. Check their website for schedule. https://spuddrivein.com/
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Spud Drive In Theatre
231 Idaho 33 ScenicA long-standing local institution popular with visitors and locals alike between Driggs and Victor. Old-school drive in theatre screening current movies (usually of a general audience variety) and occasionally throw-back films. They also serve burgers and shakes delivered right to the door of your car. Back your car or truck into your spot, turn on your radio to the right channel and bring blankets and pillows to bundle up from the evening chill.
They only operate during the summer months and typically Thursday - Friday (maybe Sunday?) and usually do a double feature for the price of one entry. Check their website for schedule. https://spuddrivein.com/
Sightseeing
Popular trailhead that goes as far as you could want up into the forest. A waterfall in the beginning stretch. Groomed as a XC ski trail (skate and classic) in the winter.
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Teton Canyon Trail Head
Teton Canyon RoadPopular trailhead that goes as far as you could want up into the forest. A waterfall in the beginning stretch. Groomed as a XC ski trail (skate and classic) in the winter.
Beautiful State Park on the famous Harriman Ranch alongside Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Extensive XC ski and snowshoeing tracks in the winter, and beautiful hiking and world-famous fly fishing year-round.
About an hour from us.
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Harriman State Park
3489 Green Canyon RdBeautiful State Park on the famous Harriman Ranch alongside Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Extensive XC ski and snowshoeing tracks in the winter, and beautiful hiking and world-famous fly fishing year-round.
About an hour from us.
An excellent place to start a hike up to Taggert Lake or Brady Lake – especially popular in the winter as it is the spot where the park road closes. From here you can snowshoe or hike (depending on conditions) up to Taggert and Brady Lakes. Incredible views of the Tetons. You can also ski or fat bike along the road through the park which is unplowed.
Taggart Lake Trailhead
An excellent place to start a hike up to Taggert Lake or Brady Lake – especially popular in the winter as it is the spot where the park road closes. From here you can snowshoe or hike (depending on conditions) up to Taggert and Brady Lakes. Incredible views of the Tetons. You can also ski or fat bike along the road through the park which is unplowed.
This is a trail beautiful trail system that goes between Tetonia and Ashton. Great to bike in the summer, popular as a snowmobile and xc ski path in the winter. A highlight is the Bitch Creek Trestle Bridge which is spectacular. Ask for specifics about where to start depending on your goals and ambitions.
https://goo.gl/maps/HGSJDPugykzvEuBa9
Ashton - Tetonia Trail
This is a trail beautiful trail system that goes between Tetonia and Ashton. Great to bike in the summer, popular as a snowmobile and xc ski path in the winter. A highlight is the Bitch Creek Trestle Bridge which is spectacular. Ask for specifics about where to start depending on your goals and ambitions.
https://goo.gl/maps/HGSJDPugykzvEuBa9
Trailhead and Forest Access not far from here. Common place to XC Ski (not groomed) and snowmobile access to the national forest. South Leigh Creek Trailhead nearby is a similar forest access point.
North Leigh Creek
Trailhead and Forest Access not far from here. Common place to XC Ski (not groomed) and snowmobile access to the national forest. South Leigh Creek Trailhead nearby is a similar forest access point.
This road terminates at the Darby Canyon Trailhead in summer (not sure how far it goes in winter). A popular hiking trailhead that terminates in a waterfall and the Darby Wind Caves.
Darby Canyon Road
This road terminates at the Darby Canyon Trailhead in summer (not sure how far it goes in winter). A popular hiking trailhead that terminates in a waterfall and the Darby Wind Caves.
Spectacular set of falls between here and Yellowstone (makes a nice scenic detour off of highway 20 going or coming from West Yellowstone. Modest state park fee required in summer. You can park right at the falls and there is a ranger station and small interpretive center. Easily accessible for most with boardwalks.
In winter you can't drive to the falls but there are a series of snowmobile and xc ski trails that you can access from the parking lot to ski along Warm Creek or ski/snowmobile up the unplowed road to the falls.
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Upper Mesa Falls
Spectacular set of falls between here and Yellowstone (makes a nice scenic detour off of highway 20 going or coming from West Yellowstone. Modest state park fee required in summer. You can park right at the falls and there is a ranger station and small interpretive center. Easily accessible for most with boardwalks.
In winter you can't drive to the falls but there are a series of snowmobile and xc ski trails that you can access from the parking lot to ski along Warm Creek or ski/snowmobile up the unplowed road to the falls.
Our recommended put-in on the Teton River for a lazy 2-4 hr paddle between South Bates Bridge and Bates Bridge take-out.
If you want to keep going, you can continue past Bates Bridge to Rainey (Big Eddy) take-out. Bates to Rainey is probably the most popular stretch, which is why we like South Bates to Bates, which tends to be a little less busy and also a bit shorter in length.
This is probably the most likely place you will see a moose. We've done it many times and see at least 1 moose probably 80% of the time. Give them a wide berth if they are in the water.
South Bates Bridge
Our recommended put-in on the Teton River for a lazy 2-4 hr paddle between South Bates Bridge and Bates Bridge take-out.
If you want to keep going, you can continue past Bates Bridge to Rainey (Big Eddy) take-out. Bates to Rainey is probably the most popular stretch, which is why we like South Bates to Bates, which tends to be a little less busy and also a bit shorter in length.
This is probably the most likely place you will see a moose. We've done it many times and see at least 1 moose probably 80% of the time. Give them a wide berth if they are in the water.
Great recently-redeveloped mineral hot springs just a little south of Jackson (in the Hoback Junction area). They've developed it really nicely with several different small soaking pools and a kind of natural-feeling vibe. Great for families and individuals alike. I believe you need a reservation (which also helps maintain crowding).
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Astoria Minerial Hot Springs
Great recently-redeveloped mineral hot springs just a little south of Jackson (in the Hoback Junction area). They've developed it really nicely with several different small soaking pools and a kind of natural-feeling vibe. Great for families and individuals alike. I believe you need a reservation (which also helps maintain crowding).
Past Jackson and a few miles drive up Hoback Canyon and then a few miles up the dirt Granite Creek road will terminate at the Granite Hot Springs pool. It's a forest service-run pool. Pretty cheap entry fee. No frills but in a beautiful wooded setting.
The road up Granite Creek is not plowed in winter but you can still get there with snowmobiles. I think some outfits run snowmobile and dog sledding tours up that road to the hot springs.
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Granite Hot Springs Pool
Past Jackson and a few miles drive up Hoback Canyon and then a few miles up the dirt Granite Creek road will terminate at the Granite Hot Springs pool. It's a forest service-run pool. Pretty cheap entry fee. No frills but in a beautiful wooded setting.
The road up Granite Creek is not plowed in winter but you can still get there with snowmobiles. I think some outfits run snowmobile and dog sledding tours up that road to the hot springs.
If you want an exciting whitewater excursion (or they do calm scenic ones too) on the Snake River in Jackson , this is the outfitter to use. It's run by a friend of ours here in the valley.
https://www.tetonwhitewater.com/
Teton Whitewater | Jackson Hole Whitewater Rafting Outfitter
260 North Cache StreetIf you want an exciting whitewater excursion (or they do calm scenic ones too) on the Snake River in Jackson , this is the outfitter to use. It's run by a friend of ours here in the valley.
https://www.tetonwhitewater.com/
Place specializing in snowmobile rentals and tours. We aren't super familiar with the snowmobile scene in the area but we believe they do snowmobile tours in Grand Teton and Yellowstone. We've heard the Yellowstone tours are particularly cool to see the geothermal attractions in the winter.
https://www.tetonvalleyadventures.com/destinations
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Teton Valley Adventures
91 E Little AvePlace specializing in snowmobile rentals and tours. We aren't super familiar with the snowmobile scene in the area but we believe they do snowmobile tours in Grand Teton and Yellowstone. We've heard the Yellowstone tours are particularly cool to see the geothermal attractions in the winter.
https://www.tetonvalleyadventures.com/destinations
The main winter ski destination for many of our visitors. Excellent downhill skiing terrain. Lots of backcountry options. Way more chill and less snooty than Jackson Hole over the hill. They have nordic tracks too.
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Grand Targhee Resort
3300 Ski Hill RoadThe main winter ski destination for many of our visitors. Excellent downhill skiing terrain. Lots of backcountry options. Way more chill and less snooty than Jackson Hole over the hill. They have nordic tracks too.
Dog sledding tours. We've never done it with an outfit so can't speak to this one specifically, but our friends run dogs and we've really enjoyed family sledding excursions.
There may be other outfits. This is just one of them based in Jackson.
Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours
Dog sledding tours. We've never done it with an outfit so can't speak to this one specifically, but our friends run dogs and we've really enjoyed family sledding excursions.
There may be other outfits. This is just one of them based in Jackson.
This is a popular winter tourist activity (easy for groups and widely accessible) in Jackson. It starts at the Elk Refuge Visitor's Center and they take you out on horse-drawn sleighs. Fun way to get up close to a lot of Elk.
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National Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides
This is a popular winter tourist activity (easy for groups and widely accessible) in Jackson. It starts at the Elk Refuge Visitor's Center and they take you out on horse-drawn sleighs. Fun way to get up close to a lot of Elk.
A gorgeous clear lake (connecting Jenny and Leigh Lakes) in Grand Teton National Park right under the Tetons. Perfect for summer swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding. It is a very popular spot with limited parking so you should plan on arriving first thing in the morning... or in the afternoon once people start vacating. Really fun for families and groups too.
String Lake
A gorgeous clear lake (connecting Jenny and Leigh Lakes) in Grand Teton National Park right under the Tetons. Perfect for summer swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding. It is a very popular spot with limited parking so you should plan on arriving first thing in the morning... or in the afternoon once people start vacating. Really fun for families and groups too.
Nice Geotourism center in downtown Driggs. Learn a bit about the area and find a bunch of resources for attractions in the Valley and area.
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Teton Geotourism Center
60 S Main StNice Geotourism center in downtown Driggs. Learn a bit about the area and find a bunch of resources for attractions in the Valley and area.
Horseback guides and outfitters. They do everything from 1/2 day trail rides to multi-day excursions and hunting drop camps. Kevin and Deb will take care of you and they run trips to a variety of locations including Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks. https://www.dryridge.com/trips-tetons/
Dry Ridge Outfitters
12500 Reece RdHorseback guides and outfitters. They do everything from 1/2 day trail rides to multi-day excursions and hunting drop camps. Kevin and Deb will take care of you and they run trips to a variety of locations including Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks. https://www.dryridge.com/trips-tetons/
Tipps für Reisende
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Winter visitors download the Idaho511 app for conditions
If you are traveling during snow or storm weather, the Idaho511 app (and Wyoming511 if you are coming from Jackson) will provide you with info on road conditions and closures in extreme conditions.
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Avoid soft shoulders on rural roads in winter
For the rural snow-packed roads, drive like a local – in the center of the road unless passing another car. It will help you avoid the soft shoulders that like to suck cars and trucks into snow banks and ditches. Slow and steady wins the snow driving race.
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Teton Valley Trails & Pathways – Ski and bike trails
https://tvtap.org/
Non-profit dedicated to maintaining, promoting, and grooming trails in the area. Several groomed cross country ski trails, fat bike trails, and mountain biking trails. Check their website for details.
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