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When school winds down, whether it's for summer, winter, or spring break, we yearn for an escape from the daily grind. We need to relax, yet we also want to create lasting family memories – let's face it, our lives are busier than ever and when we finally take time to get away, we want to make the most of it. Finding the perfect family vacation is a challenge. But our suggestions have appeal for both children and their parents, from amusement parks and historic sites to fine dining restaurants and upscale shopping neighborhoods. Cities do attract their fair share of the tourist trade, but you can still find less crowded spots and create family- and budget-friendly vacations.
Category: Family Vacations - Jackson Hole Attractions & Activities
Address: 400 E Snow King Ave, Jackson, WY 83001
Slide down 2,500 feet of Snow King Mountain in a bobsled! You will go sliding past trees and wildflowers at whatever speed you choose. If slow and easy is your speed, that's okay – you'll still have an exhilarating experience! Kids under 7 must ride with an adult.
Bridger – Teton National Forest
Category: Family Vacations - Jackson Hole Attractions & Activities
Address: 340 N Cache St, Jackson, WY 83001
As part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Bridger-Teton is also part of the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 states, and it has largely escaped the damaging effects of human activity. Even though it covers over three million acres, the forest incorporates thousands of miles of trails and roads, making it quite accessible to just about...
Goosewing Ranch Snowmobile Adventures
Category: Family Vacations - Jackson Hole Attractions & Activities
Address: Gros Ventre Rd, Kelly, WY 83011
When you were a kid, you probably got a big thrill out of being the first one to tramp through freshly fallen snow. There's just something about that expanse of pure, unblemished whitenes that makes you want to mess it all up! Of course, it can be hard these days to find virgin snow, but Goosewing can get you there. Your options include simple...
Category: Family Vacations - Jackson Hole Attractions & Activities
Address: Jackson, WY
Although not quite as old, big, or well known as Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park is definitely a don't miss kind of place. The massive mountains of the Teton Range stretch 40 miles, and include eight mountains over 12,000 feet. Although this is a climber's paradise, if you aren't quite up to tackling the 13,770-foot Grand Teton, there are...
Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours
Category: Family Vacations - Jackson Hole Attractions & Activities
Address: P.O. Box 1940, Jackson, WY 83001
Hosted by veteran Iditarod musher, Frank Teasley, these dog sled tours are a fun and unique way to get out in the snow. If you choose the full-day trip, you'll mush all the way to Granite Creek Canyon, where you'll be able to take a dip in Granite Hot Springs. A hearty lunch is offered, too, consisting of grilled trout or steak and hot soup....
Category: Family Vacations - Jackson Hole Attractions & Activities
Address: 3396 W Village Dr, Teton Village, WY 83025
Probably the main reason people head for the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is for skiing and snowboarding – for winter sports enthusiasts, it just doesn't get any better than this. But the resort offers a wide selection of other activities as well, from sleigh rides and snow shoeing to snowmobile and dogsledding tours. The possibilities are...
Category: Family Vacations - Jackson Hole Attractions & Activities
Address: Town Square, southeast corner, Jackson, WY
At one point or another, almost everyone has pictured an Old West movie at the mention of Wyoming. Well, now you can witness this fantasy come to life. Every year from Memorial Day to Labor Day, local actors in Jackson Hole take on the role of Old West outlaws. You'll see stagecoach robberies, renegade cowboys, damsels in distress looking for a...
Category: Family Vacations - Jackson Hole Attractions & Activities
Address: Jackson, WY 83001
During the summer, one of the best ways to get up close and personal with the stunning scenery in the Jackson area is via a relaxed horseback trip. Guided trail rides are available in Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest, and you can go for an hour or two, a half day or even for the whole day. And don't worry if you've never...
Category: Family Vacations - Jackson Hole Attractions & Activities
Address: 532 N Cache St, Jackson, WY 83001
Established in 1912, the National Elk Refuge is the winter home to some 7500 elk that come down from higher elevations in late November or early December and stay on until late March or early April. Horse-drawn sleighs depart from the Jackson Hole Greater Yellowstone Visitors Center at 532 N. Cache Street carrying visitors on a winter wildlife...
Category: Family Vacations - Jackson Hole Attractions & Activities
Address: South Entrance Rd, Albright Visitor Center & Museum, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
No trip to Jackson would be complete without a trip to Yellowstone National Park. The world's first national park continues to be a popular destination, and you'll be amazed at all the wildlife (bison, bighorn sheep, elk, wolves, bears, eagles) you spot just driving through on the main roads. To get to Yellowstone from Jackson, drive north on 89,...
