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Jackson Hole offers property also features a seasonal outdoor adventures for outdoorsmen, heated pool and hot tub and executive  tanimal lovers ness center that is open 24 hours a day. Recreational activities abound all season, By Alison Bailin Batz including mountain biking, water sports,

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Jackson Hole, a mountain-lined paraResort is the gateway to Grand Teton and dise in the heart of Wyoming and near Yellowstone national parks, which make the Teton Mountain Range, is America at for easy day trips. is most beautiful.  e region has earned Another amazing option: Four Seasons national attention as a chic refuge for the Resort and Residences Jackson Hole.  e likes of Kim Kardashian, Sandra Bullock, Five Diamond AAA resort is just a mile Demi Moore and Harrison Ford in recent from the entrance of Grand Teton National years. Beyond being a mecca for celebrities Park, among the top mountaineering, hiklooking to escape from it all, it is the perfect ing, backcountry and  shing locales in the place for adventure bu s, culinary connoisUnited States and home to thousands of seurs and nature lovers of every shape and species of animals, notably moose, bald size. It also happens to be one place you eagles, elk, deer, bears and bison. need not worry about social distancing, as  ere are just over 100 rooms, 18 suites there is space as far as the eye can see—and and 34 residences on property, and each then some. standard room boasts its own private bal

Most who visit do so in the thick of the cony.  e spectacular suites—ranging from winter given the tremendous skiing at Jack750 to 2,200 square feet—have similarly son Hole Resort, but also consider a trip in stunning balconies as well as spacious livthe fall or even plan for a spring or summer ing areas, expansive master bedrooms and visit, because it is heaven on earth. marble bathrooms.  e prettier-than-aStay postcard resort has a heated outdoor pool, multiple hot spring-style jetted tubs, three

Surrounded by 3.4 million pristine acres award-winning restaurants, a small-bite of the Bridger-Teton National Forest and mixology bar, access to a nearby ropes encompassed by the iconic, jagged peaks of course and hiking trails.  ere is also a the Teton Range and Grand Teton National dedicated team of on-site naturalists that Park, Snow King Resort is one of Jackson’s lead adventures ranging from wildlife samost-celebrated resorts. It provides an auJust one Wyoming resident you thentic Western lodging experience with 203 might see on a Jackson Hole Grand Teton Wildlife Safari. (Photo courtesy Visit Jackson Hole) comfortably appointed guest accommodations and 60 luxury and classic vacation condominium rentals.  e resort’s signature restaurant, Hayden’s Post, features traditional American favorites with a local-centric twist and an expansive outdoor patio with panoramic views.  e

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faris,  y  shing and stargazing daily, given the greatest of the great outdoors awaits at every turn.

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Beyond what the hotels o er, adventure awaits at every turn here. For those looking to see it from a bird’s eye view, Fly Jackson Hole o ers four scenic  ight packages daily that start at $295 and range from 60 to 90 minutes. During the tours, expect to soar over the Tetons, Snake River, several waterfalls, alpine lakes and canyons. For the daredevil, Teton Hang Gliding’s experienced FAA Flight instructors lead multiple hang-gliding expeditions daily using a powered buggy with an open cockpit.

Less high in the sky and more wet and wild, Barker Ewing White Water o ers whitewater ra ing and scenic  oat trips along Jackson Hole’s Snake River.  e tours, available separately and able to be combined together into package, many with meals included, range from seven to 15 miles and start at $60.  e whitewater ra ing section of the Snake River is Class III, perfect for people of all ages and experience, while the scenic  oat is an unhurried, relaxing jaunt down the river best for photographers and nature lovers. Or if a power boat is more your speed, there are four main marinas for boating in Grand Teton National Park that o er rentals, services and other amenities for adventures on the Snake River and numerous lakes. Signal Mountain Lodge is a best bet, as it has deck cruisers, pontoon boats and motorboats.

Also a must for nature lovers is the Jackson Hole Grand Teton Wildlife Safari, an eighthour exploration of the wildlife, geology and natural history of Grand Teton National Park. The tour—which starts at $275 and includes meals, water, binoculars and spotting scopes—features hiking, wildlife viewing, an optional boat ride, light mountain climbing and ample photo opportunities along Jenny Lake, the base of the Tetons, Signal Mountain, Jackson Lake and Snake River.

Sip, savor and shop

Because one cannot live on adventure alone, Jackson Hole has a vibrant culinary, art and shopping scene. Both Jackson Hole Winery, which sits along a serene creek and makes exceptional chardonnays, pinot noirs and red blends, and Jackson Hole Still Works, which makes vodka, gin and double cask gin using water from the nearby mountains, are both open daily for tastings. If just one wine tasting option won’t cut it, Bin 22, which is inspired by the owner’s visits to European tasting rooms and bistros, features an eclectic wine shop, gourmet groceries and a tapas bar. West Bank Grill, a modern American steakhouse, o ers dishes inspired by indigenous  avors and local traditional. Snake River Grill, in the heart of the town square, has become known nationwide for its rustic  ne dining. Similarly, Granary Restaurant at Spring Creek Ranch o ers re ned dining with  oor to ceiling views of the Tetons.  ere is also  e Blue Lion Restaurant, which is located in charming historic house that owner Ned Brown purchased in 1978.  ere, expect dishes such as rack of lamb, elk tenderloin and fresh Idaho rainbow trout.

Among the dozens of art galleries in the region, Gallery Wild, which showcases  ne art inspired by wildlife, wild open spaces and conservation, and Wilcox Gallery, home of renowned landscape painter Jim Wilcox and several others, both stand out.

And  nally, for the travelers who like to stop and shop a bit, Wyoming Out tters, a locally owned boutique that dates back to 1910 and features men’s and women’s casual apparel, jewelry, gi s, home decor and children’s items, and Altitude, a designer boutique, are musts.

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